Saddle Fitting Tip: Why Female Riders Struggle with “Chair Seat“

If we compare male and female anatomical pelvises we find clues as to why some riders struggle with position. From a side view, on the male pelvis we notice how straight the thigh comes out from the hip socket. On the female pelvis the thigh angles more forward out of the hip socket. It’s very easy for male riders to keep their leg straight, but it’s a bit more challenging for a female rider to keep her leg straight and upper leg back. We notice the male rider’s longer tail bone, as well as less arc in hi