How to Read an Equipe Serial Number
Locating the Serial Number
On all Equipe saddles, the serial number is located underneath the left sweat flap, right below the panel.
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 here has a 17.5" seat.
Flap Length + Width
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*
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.
Date of Manufacture
Digits 9-12 of the serial number indicate the saddle's date of manufacture (MM/YY).
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
Panel
Equipe panels are foam, and have particular codes for the thickness of the foam. Panels marked M are standard panels.
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
Questions about your saddle's stamp?
We can help! If you need a hand decoding your saddle's stamp, please don't hesitate to reach out with photos of your saddle, the stamp, and any questions you have about your saddle's specifications.
