Another nice feature of these saddles is that each is stamped with a serial number and the size. For example, 951030 is the 1,030th saddle made in 1995. Most PJ saddles tend to run a bit small. Most riders considering a PJ should look for a saddle about ½ a seat larger that your regular size. New saddle Used saddle Other. Topic. After sales department Buy Information Other. Vous ne devez pas remplir ce champ. Send. Serial Number FAQ French Saddle Serial Number Deciphering Decoding Examples ‍CWD: SE 0217 TR 2C PL 08 4223 SE02 = saddle model 17 = size of the seat (sometimes run small) TR = seat depth 2C = flaps 08 = year of manufacturing (2008) 4223 = item number of the year ‍Saddle Models: all referenced here (just look at the bottom of each picture for the reference codes for each saddle. See more of PJ Saddle on Facebook. Create New Account. Community See All. 2,527 people like this. See more of PJ Saddle on Facebook. Create New Account. Community See All. 2,527 people like this. 2,528 people follow this. About See All (561) 359-3112. Contact PJ Saddle on Messenger. Page Transparency See More.

Bruno Delgrange PJ Saddle

Bruno Delgrange is a famous French saddle maker and makes one of the best hunter jumper saddle lines available. The saddles are designed by famed Olympic trainer Pierre Jolicoeur and are sometimes called PJ saddles. They were first introduced in the 1980's and have since become a favorite of professional and amateur hunter jumper riders alike. Why, you ask? Bruno Delgrange PJ saddles are close contact saddles but also offer the comfort of squishy, squeezable, balloon-like flaps and usually front and rear blocks. Saddles are a very personal matter, but many riders agree that the design of the Bruno Delgrange PJ saddles create excellent hip-to-heel balance, allowing the rider to feel comfortable and secure in the saddle and improving rider position. There are 3 different versions of the PJ available commercially in the United States. Custom Bruno Delgrange PJ saddles are also available. The Bruno Delgrange PJ models include: The Original PJ, the PJ Lite, and the PJ Pro (the European equivalent of which is the Partition). The original PJ has a deeper seat than a typical close contact saddle. The PJ Lite has a shallow, more traditional seat and the PJ Pro has a medium deep seat and is favored by European jumper riders. All Bruno Delgrange PJs are the epitome of leather quality and good craftsmanship. To own a PJ is a delight and you will find many loyal PJ owners. Another nice feature of these saddles is that each is stamped with a serial number and the size. For example, 951030 is the 1,030th saddle made in 1995. Most PJ saddles tend to run a bit small. Most riders considering a PJ should look for a saddle about ½ a seat larger that your regular size. Bruno Delgrange PJ saddles are pricey like most French saddles. They retail at about $4,000. However, if you invest in a PJ that fits you and your horse well, it might be the tack investment of a lifetime! Also, it is important to note that PJs retain their value very well. It is not uncommon for a used PJ to sell for over $2000. If you are looking for a high end saddle to pamper you and your horse, look no further than the Bruno Delgrange PJ Saddle line. Back to saddle reviews.

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.

Pj Saddle Serial Number Search

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!

Pj Saddle Serial Number

The final marking, “L” means that this saddle has a long flap.

Pj Saddle Serial Numbers

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!!

As your Certified Prestige Dealer, VTO Saddlery would be happy to help you find the perfect Prestige saddle for you and your horse’s needs. Please give us a call at 1-800-506-5344 or send us an email at vto@vtosaddlery.com for help on choosing what saddle would be best for your needs, any additional questions that you may have about Prestige saddles, or to inquire about having the tree adjusted in your Prestige saddle. For a full selection of saddles that we have available on consignment and available for order please visit www.vtosaddlery.com!