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The origins of Arion Sellier
The factory Arion Sellier France.
Our History
The origins of Arion Sellier lie in the choice of a name. Evocative of our passion, we imagined it to be easily memorable and pronounceable in any language. Taken from Greek mythology, Arion is an immortal horse that feeds on gold. The mount of the messenger of the gods, he is obviously the fastest of them all. This name, imbued with longevity, excellence and performance, echoes the values we hold dear.
Our adventure began in 2018, when Arion HST was born in the United States under the impetus of Sylvain Houry, a young French expatriate entrepreneur.
At the time, the company only marketed riding accessories, in partnership with a French saddler.
In 2020, Sylvain wanted to develop his business by integrating saddlery into his brand. This was a daring bet, in the midst of a global crisis, which he took on alongside Hadrien Schenck, a longtime friend. Both are former competitors at a professional level in show jumping and eventing. Taking up this challenge does not scare them, but it excites them. Their common passion and their personal history bring them together around two ideas. On one hand, to offer amateur and professional riders an innovative top-of-the-line product, with absolute comfort and focused on the well-being of the horse. On the other hand, to produce exceptional tailor-made saddles, 100% made in France, with the best materials. Arion Sellier France was born in June 2020.
Relying on an original offer based on ergonomics and a high standard of manufacturing in a workshop with precious know-how, Arion is at the service of riders and horses to aim for excellence and represent the quintessence of French saddlery.
Origins
2018
Birth of Arion in the United States and marketing of riding accessories.
2021
More than 15 riders evolving at the highest levels (international competition) have already joined the Arion team.
2020
Creation of Arion Sellier France and the first saddles of the brand. Dressed in the finest French leathers, they are made in the Basque Country.
2022
Arion celebrates the production of its 1000th saddle.
Our Mission
Arion reveals the true potential of the horse.
Whatever your level or discipline is, Arion offers you top-of-the-line, innovative, and competitive tack and accessories. To achieve this, we rely on a premium selection of the finest French leather and on the development of new technologies to promote your well-being and that of your horse. Our ambition is to offer a saddle that is so comfortable that it is easy to forget and simplifies your sport.
All our saddles are handmade in France, in accordance with our values. By modernizing the manufacturing processes and tools, our partner workshop, located at the foot of the Pyrenees, perfectly combines performance and a remarkable craft heritage.
This balance between boldness and authenticity offers an exhilarating experience that demands the best from riders and their mounts.
To accompany you, to guide you and to adapt to your desires, such is the battle horse of the Arion team of experts. Our advisors are specially trained to analyze your needs, take your measurements and answer your most specific requests in order to adapt our saddle models.
ARION
Saddles 100% adapted to you and your horse.
Our Arion model, offering a custom configuration, adapts its ergonomics to the biomechanics of the horse as well as to the rider. Thus, this customized saddle perfectly fits the curves of the horse athlete, free to express his talent.
ATLAS
The half size saddles.
Atlas, the semi-custom saddle, fits you and is characterized by an excellent compromise between high quality and affordable price. Atlas is an ultra-resistant saddle that can be used for jumping, dressage or cross-country riding.
OUR COMMITMENTS
An exceptional saddle that celebrates the French know-how and limits its environmental impact.
Designed and manufactured in the Southwest of France, each of our unique saddles perpetuates a luxurious and recognized artisanal quality. They offer exceptional characteristics of resistance, safety and comfort.
As an eco-conscious company, we strive to limit our environmental footprint. As an equestrian equipment manufacturer, we have made the respectful choice of sourcing French leather exclusively from the food industry. This recycled raw material is then transformed locally by tanneries committed to a less polluting approach.
Working exclusively on a made-to-order basis, Arion does not overproduce and thus offers riding saddles and accessories that are both durable and of excellent workmanship.
Our hyper reactivity opens the field of possibilities and answers the concerns of amateur and professional riders. By relying on a perpetual innovation and a manufacturing requirement, our elegant leather saddles are adapted to the singularity of each one. Choosing Arion Sellier France means that you are sure to ride on a saddle that is adapted to your morphology and to your sporting objectives.
#TEAM
The team Arion Sellier.
A team inspiring, audacious and sparkling.
Arion has developed around friendships, beautiful encounters, sharing and strong values.
From the company's founders to the squadron of saddlery experts who work in the field, not forgetting the cavalry of marketing, discover our shock team with galloping ideas!
international
Arion means international development.
The Team of Champions.
By marketing its first equipment in the United States, Arion has bet on the right horse. The brand was quickly adopted by Nick Dello Joio... Other top riders and young prodigies have followed suit around the world. Their quest for performance and their love for high-end saddlery have brought them to us. Today, Arion is proud to accompany the best international athletes and to share their success around common values.
Will you be part of #TeamArion?