circle Y serial number query

[dotsanddashes]

Hi all,

I read somewhere an explanation to reading the serial number on a circle y saddle that the groupings of numbers told when it was made, what size bars it has etc.

Got the answer, thanks.

[Bacharel]

Hi, not sure of the serial number. But this website should explain it fairly well.

http://dreampainter_painted.tripod.com/tack_shop.html

[Jessey]

C'mon then what is the answer, I have never looked at mine but it would be interesting?????

J x

[dotsanddashes]

Cheers, folks, that site is great - so much explanation on how to measure them.

Jessey, sadly I didn't get exactly what I was looking for but finally got an email back from Circle Y who told me that the saddle was made in 11/97 - figured that one out myself it has semi qh bars (07) (08=fullqhb) and 'the middle number' indicates the style of seat - in this case it was an equitation seat. Unfortunately the writer didn't specify which set of numbers were the 'middle numbers'.........

Anyway, as I STILL haven't got anyone to measure my girl (fingers crossed for next Thursday at 7.30pm) I am no further forward as I haven't a clue what will fit her......besides I know a Circle Y saddle for sale that I REALLY love, that is just waiting for me (or I hope it still is)to get my backside into gear and get measurements!!)

[Jessey]

Yes I know of one, still sat there doing nothing

Interesting about the numbers, that will be very handy, I am now riding Bo in his dressage saddle cause I don't think he will be out doing western again (certainly not in the short term) but my youngster is in need of a saddle, she is far wider than Bo, so the hunt begins again.

J x

[dotsanddashes]

..........for a wider western or english??????

[Jessey]

A much, much wider western she is part bred but you would never know she looks very like an old fashioned bulldog type and has a huge square profile to her wither/back