Made in France, The Workshop of Arion HST!

At Arion, made in France is second nature, one of our most important values. We choose 100% French leather, of high quality and from the best tanneries in the country. Advocating a shortest possible circuit as well as an accompaniment of the riders, we propose competitive prices for luxury items. Take a leap into traditional French manufacturing with our Arion Made in France workshop!

Summary:

1. Arion made in France : what does local manufacturing mean ?
2. What items are created in this southwestern workshop?
3. Arion made in France : what are the design stages ?

Arion made in France : what does local manufacturing mean ?

Short circuit of the raw material

At Arion, made in France is not only a symbolic value, it is also a commitment to produce the most local raw material possible. To design the riding equipment or your saddle, we have chosen to select 100% French leather.

This leather is of high quality and allows us to design objects that are just as qualitative. In the long run, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint by reducing emissions due to the transportation of goods. The leather comes from France and has the lowest possible emissions.

By choosing the Arion workshop for the manufacture of your riding saddle, you are choosing a more environmentally friendly luxury manufacture!

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Mix of tradition and modernity

The work of leather is old in France. It was in the Middle Ages that the profession was officially recognized, notably with the establishment of guilds of "bourreliers", the craftsmen who worked with leather.

The work of the raw material as well as the handling of the traditional tools have been transmitted until today in the form of companionship and the relationship between a master and his apprentice. Our craftsmen are the direct heirs of this centuries-old French know-how.

As far as techniques are concerned, modern machines and computers allow us to go further than our ancestors in making luxury objects with improved quality compared to what was done half a century ago.

What items are created in this southwestern workshop?

In our Arion made in France workshop, located in the south-west of France, we produce several models of riding saddles, personalized and adapted to your sport practice and to the horse/rider couple.

Several types of riding saddles

Our saddles are just like riding: varied! In fact, their morphology adapts to the needs of stability, freedom of movement and comfort that the practice requires. Whether it's for show jumping, endurance, trail riding or dressage, you'll find an Arion saddle made of leather to suit your needs.

Discover our custom-made jumping saddles designed to give you more stability while jumping.

With an extra soft seat to allow you to feel the slightest change in your horse's movements, Arion HST dressage saddles are perfect for those who love dressage more than any other discipline.

More versatile, the cross country saddles offer stability and power for an optimally managed ride.

A custom design

In your Arion made in France workshop, you will have the opportunity to discover the custom made riding saddle, for your own needs. Entirely personalized, it will be designed according to your dimensions but also according to the morphology of your horse, which remains one of the essential values of our profession.

At ease, your horse will be better able to listen to you and perform the different movements of your sport to perfection. By perfecting the dimensions of our saddles and their comfort, you will quickly realize that your back pain or sometimes even the discomfort of your horse will be nothing but bad memories.

Arion Made in France : what are the design stages ?

Arion HST's "Made in France" policy is reflected in a series of steps from design to market launch of the desired product.

From design to market

With the help of 3D modeling software, our leather craftsmen at Arion made in France are now able to design your future saddle on computer!

This allows us to have a precise idea of the desired object and to verify that each detail of the saddle is in phase with your personal needs and desires. Then comes the step of choosing the raw materials, from leather to secondary materials like metal. Then comes the manufacturing of the prototype, which will serve as the real model of your saddle.

Finally, the creation of your saddle is the key moment of the manufacturing process, the one that truly combines the craftsman's know-how and the contribution of modern technology.

Arion made in France equips the best riders

The world's best riders in each specialty love our know-how and French leather craftsmanship.

Arion HST's made in France label attracts famous riders in each discipline, such as John French, jumping specialist and several times winner of prestigious international awards.

Our custom-made saddles are based on French know-how and allow the best riders in the world to surpass themselves and go to the limit.

Above the rider @nickdellojoio from the Arion team

3 questions that sum up Arion HST's Made in France

🇫🇷 What does Arion HST's made in France label mean?

The Arion made in France label means that our manufacturing facilities are located in France, more precisely in the southwest of France.

🐓 What are the advantages of made in France?

Made in France allows you to benefit from French craftsmanship and raw materials produced entirely in France.

🏆 Are saddles made in France high-end?

Yes, riding saddles made in France can be considered as luxury creations available at very competitive prices.