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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 10 2008, 09:02 AM (4,308 Views) | |
| horsechick | Mar 10 2008, 09:02 AM Post #1 |
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Schooling
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I am looking for an older model Bates Caprilli Close Contact saddle. The older style had a deeper seat which I prefer, and they are hard to find!! Could use 16.5 or 17 with regular flap. Thanks!! |
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| jn4jenny | Mar 10 2008, 09:45 AM Post #2 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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Just a tip for your search: If you run into anyone who doesn't know how old their Bates is, the serial number will tell you. My Bates' serial number was V0304217. I don't know what all the numbers mean, but having compared it to other Bateses, I can tell you that the 03 = manufactured in 2003. My 2003 had the "old style" deeper seat on it. I sadly had to sell it when my young horse grew out of it. Good luck with your search! Edited by jn4jenny, Jul 18 2013, 08:40 AM.
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| horsechick | Mar 10 2008, 10:59 AM Post #3 |
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Schooling
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Thanks so much!! That should be so helpful! |
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| horselifer88 | Mar 10 2008, 12:25 PM Post #4 |
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I Visited Candy Mountain and All I Got Was This Lousy Incision
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I just sold mine, too bad! I honestly HATE the new bates caprilli's...but I LOVVVVEEEDDD mine! The most comfortable saddle I have ever ridden in---I liked it much better than my old devoucoux and I even like it better (though it is a tight race) than my present prestige hunter classic d! (though I love my prestige)... good lucky with your search! |
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| sarafina | Mar 10 2008, 12:30 PM Post #5 |
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Schooling
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Did you try Tack Trader dot com? They have some on there, although i'm unsure what year they were made. Love the info from jn4jenny! |
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| french_toast | Mar 10 2008, 02:52 PM Post #6 |
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We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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I have an older, deeper seat 17.5" Bates in beautiful shape. I've been toying with the idea of selling it because the flap is not quite forward enough when I jump fences over 3', and I tend to like slightly flatter saddles. I'll have to look at the serial numbers on mine - I bought it about a year ago, and I forgot how old the girl said it was. It's got the beautiful 2-toned leather (seat and knee padding are a little lighter than the flaps) and it's so much softer than the newer ones. What's your price range? |
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| horsechick | Mar 10 2008, 04:36 PM Post #7 |
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Schooling
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french toast you have a pm
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| BestView | Mar 12 2008, 01:24 PM Post #8 |
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Weanling
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tackoftheday.com has Bates for sale brand new for $675. Just a thought... |
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| naters | Mar 12 2008, 07:05 PM Post #9 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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horsechick: Someone on the bits and barter board JUST listed their older, deeper seated bates.... check the Saddles for sale forum..... |
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| horsechick | Mar 12 2008, 07:12 PM Post #10 |
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Schooling
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ok-I am really out of the loop-where do I find this board?? |
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| horselifer88 | Mar 12 2008, 07:24 PM Post #11 |
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I Visited Candy Mountain and All I Got Was This Lousy Incision
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google bits and barter board or simply go Here |
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| naters | Mar 12 2008, 08:08 PM Post #12 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Ooops... sorry.... forgot to add the link!!! http://bitsandbarter.proboards74.com/index.cgi |
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| naters | Jan 27 2009, 07:06 AM Post #13 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Did you find one? |
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| horsechick | Jan 28 2009, 02:32 PM Post #14 |
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Schooling
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yes-thanks! It was barely used and in incredible shape. so far, it's great for the money
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