The actual condition of the saddle at sales time will be much more important. If the saddle was new when you bought it in 2006 then 2006 should be good enough for any future buyer. Due to this, any saddles from before 2012 have to be researched in our printed catalog archives, which requires an Authentication Certificate.Please note that customer service does not have any information on these saddles. For example, after your serial number, you. Reinsman was acquired by Circle Y in 2012, and unfortunately, before that, there was not a consistent numbering system.
2005 to Present In addition to the the serial number, a date code will be included on the plate. The easiest to decipher are the most recent. Circle Y has been manufacturing saddles for 50 years and there have been many configurations of serial numbers. Perhaps you should contact Circle Y by E-Mail and keep following up until you get a written answer. Heres how you can read Circle Y serial numbers. I know, I know, doesn't quite fit the scheme but thought it was worth posting my attempt. Ħ - Gullet size? - should be able to measure to checkĠ40506 - date of manufacture - May 05 2006
I believe the next 6+ digits is the date and unique identifying number. Please have your item number, photos of any damage, and saddle serial number available. For repairs on Circle Y, High Horse, Tucker Saddlery, or Reinsman Equestrian products please contact or 80. They also produced a barrel saddle, a roping saddle along with what they called reigning and penning models. I was seeing thier cutting models in the cutting arenas in the early and mideighties.
I look at the ending numbers in the serial numbers to see what ones best fit the month and year made such as. Yes, we offer saddle and tack repair and cleaning exclusively on our products. Billy Cook saddles were made on par with other production saddles like Hereford, Circle Y and others.
The next two digits is the seat size "15" is 15 inch. How to read Circle Y saddle serial numbers. Saddle Information Serial Number: 200724577 Brand: Circle Y Part Number: 1585-1604-04 Description: MISSISSIPPI TRAIL GAITER-SPIDE Manufacture Date: Brand: Circle Y Seat Size: 16. The first 4 digits is the model # "3330" - I don't know how to interpret that. The first digit "3" shows the level/cost of the saddle with 1 being the highest and 3 being the lowest (entry level). It is created by using the year the saddle began production and the count of saddles.Įxample: 2016154 - this saddle would have been the 154th saddle started during 2016.This was posted by Chuck in previous thread
The serial number is a unique identifier. This saddle could use a staple and/or some stitching on the rear under skirt. The fenders may still be a little dry, so could use more oil. I purchased it last spring and it doesn't fit my mare correctly.
Find used circle y trail horse western saddles, horse tack and other supplies or list your old saddles for free with Equine Nows tack and saddle ads. In older saddles, less information is coded in the numbers. The saddle is in good shape and has been oiled up. The ‘serial’ number is the date code of the current saddles). Seat Color E = Seat ColorĮxample: 1554- 1601-04 - Black grainout seat Seat Size FG = Seat SizeĮxample: 1554-1 601-04 - 16" seat Saddle Color H = Saddle ColorĮxample: 1554-160 1-04 - Walnut color Tree Size IJ - Tree FitĮxample: 1554-1601- 04 - Regular tree (SQHB) Serial Number This saddle does have a serial number, it is in the pictures. For older models, we have Authentication Certificates for additional information. Im not familiar with western saddles, but you might want to check ebay to. Please note that customer service does not have any information on these saddles. Circle Y has been manufacturing saddles for 50 years and there have been many configurations of serial numbers. I am considering buying a used Circle Y Saddle. Due to this, any saddles from before 2012 have to be researched in our printed catalog archives, which requires an Authentication Certificate. Current styles are listed on our website, although some details may have changed depending on the year of your saddle. Reinsman was acquired by Circle Y in 2012, and unfortunately, before that, there was not a consistent numbering system. The model number signifies the style of the saddle. If your model number starts with SP or 9212 ignore the prefix and suffix, the model number will be the core number matching the style below.