Each brand and saddle is vastly different for where to find the serial number and information, and then it becomes even more confusing understanding what these numbers and letters mean. Below we have prepared a list to help you decode your saddle serial numbers from a common list of brands.
| BRAND | DECODING and INFORMATION |
| Albion Saddles |
Contact Albion for verification on your saddles codes and information: https://www.albionengland.co.uk/saddle-verification/ |
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Antares |
Eg. 1 17 E 09 602 Seat depth : P is flat, SC is half-deep, C is deep Sometimes, additional info such as M10 = a panel designation that means they’ve added 10mm (or 1 cm) of extra padding above and beyond the standard panel. |
| Amerigo |
175 = seat size (usually true to size) Flaps : short = K, normal or regular = N, long = L, extra long = XL. If the flap has a forward angle, there is code SW added. LHI If you see this code in any Amerigo serial number, this means that the saddle has been made with an extended head iron. The longer head irons are suitable for horses with longer, hollow withers. Saddles made 2009 or after have also been stamped with a code indicating the model. Please refer to the link for the full list of codes. https://www.amerigo-saddles.com/eshop/products/50230/download/amerigo_saddle_codes.pdf |
| Butet |
C18 2 1/4 925 07 Seat depth : P is flat, L is half-deep, C is deep |
| Bates |
Depending on the age of your saddle, your serial number will either be on a sewn in tag, or stamped on the under-flap of your saddle. Contact Bates for information on your saddle serial number https://batessaddles.com.au/pages/contact-us |
| Black Country |
Contact Black Country for information on your saddle serial number http://www.blackcountrysaddles.com/contact-us/ |
| CWD |
CWD: SE 0217 TR 2C PL 08 4223 Saddle Models: all referenced here http://www.cwdsellier.com/us/en/boutique/saddle (just look at the bottom of each picture for the reference codes for each saddle) |
| County |
There is a serial number running vertically down the upper outer edge of the sweat flap and the first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture. After the serial number is a single digit number- it is the number of the saddler who made the saddle. Contact County for more info https://www.countysaddlery.com.au/contact-us |
| Equipe |
Eg. 17.5L63601114 M +1 |
| Erreplus |
Eg. 13 06 001 73BMR0 Seat- Forward- Seat- Panel: |
| Luc Childeric |
Eg. 1 DHE 17.5 1443 12 |
| Prestige |
Start by looking at the four numbers together on the saddle flap. The first two digits are the seat size. These will be either 16, 17, or 18 for the seat size in inches. The next two numbers in the four number block is the tree size in centimetres. The tree of a Prestige saddle can be adjusted so if there is a number stamped underneath the second set of numbers (the tree size) that means the tree has been adjusted and the adjuster has stamped the new tree size underneath the original. The sizes in cm can be broken up as follows: 31cm narrow to extra narrow 32cm on the narrower side of medium, typically a horse with good withers but a medium to narrow back, like a typical TB type horse 33cm medium 34cm generous medium, fits many horses well 35cm wide 36cm extra wide 37cm extra extra wide The next three digits of the serial number stamped on the saddle is a three digit serial number given to that particular saddle as an identifier of that individual saddle. After the three digit serial number, it is followed by four more numbers which is the date of manufacture. This is set out as MM/YY. Some saddles have another marker stamped at the end of the eleven digit serial number which tells you the tanning batch the leather came from. They are not always on there. The final marking may be available which could be an L.” This means that this saddle has a long flap. Depending on the saddle it may have another letter printed towards the end. For example, an A means that the flap is +2 inches more forward than a standard flap and AA means the flap is +4 inches more forward. |
We hope this information has been helpful in finding and understanding the serial numbers on your saddle.
If you have any further questions or need help, our friendly team are always here to help you.
I have an English saddle with the number 04466 stamped on the top of the brass saddle bar. Can you help me identify this?
Hi Nancy, unfortunately we would need more information to help you with this. If you could please email an image of the logo on the button and any stamps on the saddle to info@equestrianhub.com.au, we may be able to assist further
I have a prestige saddle with the numbers
17 32 761 060. I am looking to find out what year this saddle is. Thank you.
The first two numbers are the size so it would be a 17″
The last two numbers should be the year
Hi, I’m trying to age my Prestige saddle. There are only three digits on the end of the serial number instead of four.
Do you know what year 039 would be please? Thank you
I am sorry Danielle, I am unsure what year this would have been manufactured in.
I have a prestige lucky saddle with 12 numbers, not 11 ??
16 34 10110118. I understand the seat & tree size in first 4. then 3 digit ID number. But confused by remaining 5 numbers – is it a 2011 or 2018″
I am looking to find out what year this saddle is. Thank you.
I would suggest the saddle was manufactured in January 2018
I have a prestige saddle and it only has 10 numbers.
17 32
231019
What details are you trying to determine Susan. 17″ seat, gullet is a 32 (unless it has been altered) and it was manufactured in 2019
Where is the serial number on a Beval saddle? Are Beval saddles still made?
I apologize for posting twice. My email had a typo. Thank you!!
The Beval saddlery still exists, but I do not believe they make saddles any more. You may be best to contact them directly to find information regarding your saddle.