ManufacturerLocate the manufacturer. Manufacturers usually have their insignia on the saddle. Most are on the left strap holder or on the fender. Some also put it on the stirrup strap. | Model numberLook for the model number, this is on the left strap holder or under the skirt. This will tell you a lot about your saddle (size, color, gullet width, etc). | Saddle typeDetermine what style of saddle: trail, endurance, show, ranch, roper, cutting, reining, barrel, gaited, mule, draft, trooper, etc. Not sure? View our handy article here. |
Nice condition used Blue Ribbon; serial number BR 99 084 Saddle Type: Show (Saddle ID: 987) Price: $4000 Status: Sold. Blue Ribbon Show Saddle. Blue Ribbon's saddles are in a league of their own when it comes to craftsmanship in. The serial number for your saddle is located under the left fender. As a participant on this forum, it is your responsibility to know and follow our rules. Please read this message in its entirety. Blue Ribbon Saddle Missoula, Montana 59808 USA Blue Ribbon - 16 - light color $3,500 Item ID: 562935. Photo Added/Renewed: 2020-12-03 12:03:18.
Nice condition used Blue Ribbon; serial number BR 99 084 Saddle Type: Show (Saddle ID: 987) Price: $4000 Status: Sold. Blue Ribbon Show Saddle. Blue Ribbon's saddles are in a league of their own when it comes to craftsmanship in. The serial number for your saddle is located under the left fender. As a participant on this forum, it is your responsibility to know and follow our rules. Please read this message in its entirety. Blue Ribbon Saddle Missoula, Montana 59808 USA Blue Ribbon - 16 - light color $3,500 Item ID: 562935. Photo Added/Renewed: 2020-12-03 12:03:18.
How To Read Blue Ribbon Saddle Serial Numbers Diagram
Tree sizeTree size is determined by the angle of the gullet. Semi QH Bars have a higher pitch and Full QH Bars have a flatter pitch. Use our downloadable gullet templates to get an accurate measure. | Tree materialTree material is determined by flipping over your saddle and looking between the two sides of fleece; you will be able to see the tree. Tree options: fiberglass, rawhide, ralide, flex. | Seat sizeSeat size is measured from the top of the cantle (at the stitching), where the leather and seat material are attached, to the pommel or under the horn, right above the hole of the seat. |
Seat materialSeat material is usually made of suede - which feels 'grabby.' It helps hold you in your seat. Smooth leather is another option, which is more slick. Grain-out leather smoother and cushier than suede. | Cantle heightUse a retractable ruler to measure like you would the seat size and then use the straight edge down on the deepest part of the seat. This will give you your cantle height. | Swell widthSwell width is determined by measuring the whole way across the swell or the area under the horn. |
Post and capTo measure the post and the cap, use a straight edge to measure from the bottom of the horn to where the cap begins. To measure the cap, just measure from one side to the other. | RiggingRigging is the method of safely securing your saddle to your horse for a snug fit. For more information about different types of rigging, and to find out which style your saddle has click here. | Skirt LengthTo measure the skirt length, use a tape measure and stretch it from the complete back to the complete front of the skirt. |
How To Read Blue Ribbon Saddle Serial Numbers Drawn
WeightWe have found the best solution to be setting the saddle on a stool which can stand on a weight scale, then subract the weight of the stool to find the weight of your saddle. | Extra featuresGo through the saddle with any extra features it may have like the kind of tooling, how the fleece looks, any silver and where it is located. | Blue bookYou may use our Used Saddle Blue Book to get a good estimate of what your saddle is worth. |