Article: How to Read an Equipe Stamp
Step 1
Locating the Serial Number
On all Equipe saddles, the serial number is located underneath the left sweat flap, right below the panel.
Step 2
Seat Size
The first 2-3 digits of the serial number indicate the seat size of the saddle. Equipe seat sizes range from 14.5" to 18".
The saddle pictured has a 17.5" seat.
Step 3
Flap Specifications
The 3rd or 4th digit of the serial number indicates the flap length of the saddle.
Equipe saddles come in 4 flap lengths:
K=short
N=normal
L=long
XL=extra long
*Note: if the saddle is stamped with an "SW" after the saddle code this indicates a more forward flap position*
The saddle pictured has a normal flap.
Step 4
Saddle Number
Digits 5-8 of the serial number indicate the saddle's personal ID number.This number is used by the saddler to keep track of each individual saddle.
Step 5
Date of Manufacture
Digits 9-12 of the serial number indicate the saddle's date of manufacture (MM/YY).
The saddle pictured was manufactured in July 2024.
Step 6
Saddle Model
The saddle model is indicated by a combination of letters on the flap. Equipe makes a wide variety of saddle models, each designed to fit a specific equine morphology.
The last letters indicate the leather type.
SP = Special (Calf)
GRP = Grip
The saddle pictured is an Equipe Allegra Special.
Step 7
Panel
Equipe saddles can be built with two types of panel: foam and PerfEQto (hybrid wool/foam).
The thickness of foam is indicated on the stamp following the model. Panels marked M are standard panels.
The saddle pictured has standard panels.
Step 8
Tree Width
The standard tree width for an Equipe saddle is medium (M). If the saddle is built wider than standard, it will be stamped with a "+" sign, followed by the number of centimetres wider than medium the saddle is. On the contrary, if a saddle is built narrower than standard, it will be stamped with a "-" sign, followed by the number of centimetres narrower than medium the saddle is.
The most common widths are:
-1.5=narrow
+1.5=medium wide
+2.5=wide
+3.5=extra wide
The saddle pictured has a MW tree.