Bob S Custom Saddle Serial Number
Serial numbers on saddles can tell you more than you may realize but we also know that they can be a bit confusing. As a certified Prestige dealer we have put together the following guide to help you decode the serial number on your Prestige Saddle!
Where Can I Find The Serial Number?
For dual flapped saddles, you can find the serial number by lifting up the top flap! The serial number will then be located on the lower flap where the billets hang.
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For the monoflap saddles, you will need to flip the saddle over. The serial number is also on the left side and will be located underneath the single flap.
What Do All Those Numbers Mean?!
Let’s start by looking at the first cluster of numbers which contains 4 digits.
The first two digits are going to be the seat size which means that the first two numbers will either be a 16, 17, or 18.
The second set of two numbers are the tree size. The example saddle shown below is a 17″, and was originally a 33 cm tree.
The tree of a Prestige saddle can be adjusted by a certified Prestige dealer 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. In the example, you can see that the original tree size was a 33 cm however, there is a 32 stamped underneath of that 33 which means the tree size is now a 32.
Not sure about what your tree sizes mean? We can help you decode those here!
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 four more numbers which tell us the date of manufacture. On the example saddle above you see “0211” which means that it was manufactured in February of 2011.
Though not all saddles will have it, this saddle has a “C 5” stamped at the end of the eleven digit serial number. This tells us the tanning batch the leather came from. If needed, this would help you trace the leather back to the tannery. You can see this on the example saddle below!
The final marking, “L” 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.
You are now fully equipped to decode the serial number on your Prestige saddle!!
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Flat Creek Saddle shop began in Jackson Hole Wyoming in 1982. FCSS prides itself in being an “old time” Western saddle shop with emphasis on customer satisfaction, service, and a huge inventory of 250 saddles, chaps, chinks, accessory tack, custom belts, saddle pads, blankets, and pack equipment for horses and mules.
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FCSS saddle inventory is one of the largest available – consistently stocking 250 new and used saddles.
A few of the brands we carry are Courts, McCall, Circle Y, Longhorn, Martins and Tucker, we can also custom make saddles from a variety of makers including Castagno, Nicholson, and Bob’s Custom Saddles to name a few.
Because of the extent of our inventory we often have horse owners bring their horses to us for custom fitting of saddles from our store. We believe a saddle should fit both the rider and horse properly and we are more than willing to help you find a saddle with that goal in mind. If we ship a saddle to you and it doesn’t fit, it can be returned for a refund or exchange which ever you prefer.
FCSS also stocks a large number of saddle pads and blankets by 5 star, Reinsman, cool Back, Mayatex, Dale Chavez, Classic Equine, Professional choice, Diamond wool, Impact Gel to name a few. We also carry Double Diamond, Big D and Weaver Halters.
We carry equipment for the arena enthusiast including a large number of headstalls, tie Downs, martingales, breast collars, bell boots, splint boots and other leg protection, winter horse blanket and coolers. Our bit and spur selection covers large range of companies from Reinsman, Greg Darnell, Les Vogt, Slister, Lynn Tomlinson, Tom Balding and others.
We are located in the mountains of Wyoming about fifty miles south of Yellowstone National Park. We are also surrounded by some of the best Big Game Hunting in the lower 48.
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Because of this we carry a large variety of hunting and pack equipment for the horse enthusiast. Flat Creek Saddle Shop stocks a number of custom made pack saddles for both horses and mules, saddle bags of various sizes and materials, scabbards, hobbles, bells, electric fence supplies and much more.
We wish to help our customers personally so at this time purchases may not be made through the site but if you find something you are interested in please call us on our toll free line: 1-888-772-3353. We would be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. Thanks for Looking!