Article: How to Read an Amerigo Stamp
Step 1
Locating the Serial Number
On all Amerigo saddles, the serial number is located underneath the left sweat flap, right below the panel.
Step 2
Seat Size
The first 3 digits of the serial number indicate thes eat size of the saddle. Amerigo seat sizes range from 16.5" to 18.5".
The saddle pictured has an 18.5" seat.
Step 3
Flap Specifications
The 4th digit of the serial number indicates the flap length of the saddle.
Amerigo saddles come in 4 flap lengths:
K=short
N=normal
L=long
XL=extra long
*Note: if the saddle is stamped with an "SW", this indicates a more forward flap position*
The saddle pictured has a normal/forward 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).
*Note: Amerigo saddles manufactured before 2010 have a 3 digit date of manufacture (MM/Y)*
The saddle pictured was made in February 2024.
Step 6
Saddle Model
The saddle model is indicated by a combination of letters on the flap. Amerigo makes a wide variety of saddle models, each designed to fit a specific equine morphology.
The saddle pictured is an Amerigo Vesuvio.
Step 7
Panel Volume
Amerigo saddles are wool flocked; the flocking volume is customizable depending on the horse's needs. Flocking volume is noted on the stamp on the second line next to the saddle model. The panel volume is indicated by a number 2, 4, or 6.
*Note: a #6 panel is only available on dressage saddles*
The saddle picture has a panel volume of 2.
Step 8
Tree Width
The standard tree width for an Amerigo 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
*Note: if the saddle is stamped"LHI", it was built with alonger head iron(ideal for horses with longer withers)*
The saddle pictured has a MW tree.