The heatwave is raging in France. It affects us directly, but it also affects our horses! Here are a few tips for looking after your horse in hot weather.
How do I take care of my horse in hot weather?
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How do I take care of my horse in hot weather?
The heatwave is raging in France. It affects us directly, but it also affects our horses! Here are a few tips for looking after your horse in hot weather.
How do I saddle my horse properly?
How to saddle your horse? Discover the steps and advice you need to follow to saddle your horse correctly and avoid injury.
European CCE Championships 2023
The European CCE Championships will be held at the Haras du Pin in 2023, and the entire Arion Sellier team will be on stand 8 to advise you! Come and meet us during these 5 days of great sport. Program European CCE Championships Wednesday August 9...
An unusual project for Romane Etienne-Jacques
Arion Sellier has joined forces with the Association Génération Avant Garde and Proteor to make Romane's dream come true: to have a saddle adapted to her amputated leg and to be able to ride a horse without her prosthesis, which hurts her due to friction on the saddle. We have...
New Product! Discover our ARION HST Show Jumping Boots!
New from Arion HST! Arion's new Show Jumping & Training Boots are made in France with 100% French leathers - black or brown.
Take a look at our ATLAS semi-custom saddles
The Atlas Semi-Custom Saddle is designed for optimal rider comfort at a competitive price. Our half-measure saddle is a high-quality product that deserves to be discovered. In the equestrian sport,...
Arion HST: Saddles made for you in France
Discover the beautiful Arions HST saddles that are 100% made in France. When buying riding equipment, it is very important to know about its origins. We are proud to offer you quality equipment that is comfortable for your horse...
New Product! Discover our ARION HST Training Boots!
Discover our horse training protections and work your horse with peace of mind. In order to make riding ever more comfortable for our horses so that they can give the best of themselves. A specific design, materials...
How to Adjust Your Saddle
The saddle is a very important element in horseback riding. Adjusting your saddle is one of the least common techniques, yet the most effective in the search for comfort. Today, discover our five saddle-fitting tips for adjusting your saddle from the...
Concerns About the Double Noseband
The double noseband is surely the most divisive piece of tack. There are councerns that are voiced in the equestrian community. Fortunately, a large part of these concerns, if not all of them, are unfounded. Let's dive deeper...
Do Not Miss These Dressage Compeitions in France, 2022
The equestrian competition season has begun, and more specifically, the dressage competition season. For those who love this discipline, a subtle combination of equestrian art and sport, there are dressage competitions not to be missed in 2022. In addition to the...
International Show Jumping Competitions in 2022 Not to be Missed!
After having made the tour of the most beautiful French competitions not to be missed in 2022, we propose you to look at which international show jumping awaits us in 2022. Between the jumping and the championships, one thing is sure, there will be a great show in...
What are the CSOs in France, 2022?
At the beginning of this year, after you make your New Years resolutions, it is time to organize your competition schedule. Grand National, French Championships, Tour des As and many other show jumping competitions will be held in France in 2022. Some beautiful...
How to Position Your Cross Country Saddle ?
Every eventing rider has asked themselves how to position his cross-country saddle. Indeed, the cross-country saddle, with its technical specificities meeting the requirements of the discipline, is not the easiest to position. At...
How to Choose the Right Bonnet for Your Horse?
An indispensable element in classical horsemanship, the half pad is an integral part of our saddlery. Just like the saddle, the half pad is used to communicate with our horse to make him an athlete. But we sometimes pay less attention to this part of the equation...
A Set for Your Horse
As a rider, the choice of a horse tack is far from being purely aesthetic. Whether for reasons of comfort, elegance, or performance, choosing tack that allows you to keep the same level of quality in the entirety of the horse...
Arion HST on Private Sport Shop
Great news at the end of this year, take advantage of Arion's presence on Private Sport Shop! The leader of private sales dedicated to sports now counts the high-end equestrian equipment manufacturer among its brands - Learn more about this collaboration in this article...
A Custom-Made Saddle for Your Horse
How about offering your horse the comfort of a custom-made Arion saddle? The Arion saddle is made from quality materials, has great durability, and tenfold comfort for optimal performance. Choosing a custom-made saddle for your next horse may be a wise choice...
Your Jumping Saddle: Get Advice in Aquitaine, France
What if you chose Aquitaine for your next jumping saddle? The Aquitaine region is the cradle of the horse world and home to the most prestigious saddlers. That's why Arion HST has established itself there.
Horse Equipment Made in France!
Faced with the climate emergency, more and more of us are turning to clean products, made closer to home. Our sport is no exception to the rule, more and more riders are looking for equipment made in France for their...
A French Saddler to Accompany you from A to Z.
You want to invest in top-of-the-line riding equipment? Trust a French saddler to accompany you from A to Z. At Arion HST, our field of expertise is high-end and custom-made saddles (or semi-custom). Quality of the...
How to Choose the Right Girth for your Horse?
Choosing the right girth for your horse is a decision that deserves some thought. Almost as important as the saddle, the quality of the girth is a guarantee of comfort for the horse. Let's find out together how to choose the right girth and offer your horse...
Why Choose an Arion HST Saddle?
As riders, the search for excellence and results drives us at every moment. But, as we know, equestrian performance is acquired through training, confidence and comfort. Training and confidence are your domain, the...
Pair your Horse with a Custom Leather Saddle!
After many years of riding, you may have noticed that a riding saddle should be adapted to the practice, from show jumping to dressage. But at Arion HST, we also adapt it to the horse and to you, the rider. Our craftsmen create a leather horse saddle to fit your horse...
Arion HST's Shock Absorber, a Piece of our Exceptional Technology!
Often left aside, the half pad, which acts as a shock absorber, is an essential part for the comfort of your horse. It improves the evacuation of perspiration by allowing optimal breathability. The horse saddle buffer also comes as a reinforcement...
Our Top of the Line Arion HST Horse Saddles
After many years of riding, you are looking for a top of the line horse saddle. At Arion HST, we have both the technical qualities and the experience to make it happen. We offer saddles that are custom made or made to measure...
Discover Our World of Horse Accessories!
You have just chosen your saddle made by Arion HST but you don't know which horse accessory would go with it? They are very different from each other and you can choose them according to your needs. From bridle to martingale, let's see...
Are All Leather Riding Saddles the Same?
When buying a new leather riding saddle, the question of its distinct characteristics arises. While on the surface they all seem to be similar, there are major differences. Their design and the parts that make them up vary...
The Characteristics of a Good Dressage Saddle.
When the time comes for you to invest in a good dressage saddle, there are many models to choose from. They seem to be indistinguishable, yet there are several features that make the difference between a good saddle and a bad one. We have...
Your Personalized Saddle by Arion HST.
As a rider, you already know that nothing is better than custom-made equipment. After a training session, you are less tired and your commands are executed more easily by your horse. The communication with your horse and yourself is improved...
Enjoy the Comfort of a French Leather Jumping Saddle!
Jumping is a discipline of the equestrian sport that requires intense effort from your horse in a short period of time. You, as a rider, probably experience back pain or soreness after practice. It is...
A Custom Dressage Saddle.
Do you want a new dressage saddle but are hesitating between a standard model and a custom-made dressage saddle? The custom-made option seems to be the most modern method for the sport. While you will need to develop a communication strategy with your clients, you will need to be able to...
What is the Difference Between a Single Quarter and Double Quarter Saddle?
At the barn, you've probably heard riders having a debate about what the perfect saddle is. No one ever agrees and no consensus really emerges. But, finally, do you know the difference between a single quarter saddle and...
What is a Good Jumping Saddle?
There are as many opinions on what a good jumping saddle is as there are riders. We often hear that the best is to use a versatile saddle. It would allow you to perform a wide range of movements. However, nothing is more...
Why Choose a Custom Saddle?
Why choose a custom saddle? You probably hear this question often while in the barn or at a competition. Some people claim that a mass-produced saddle is just as good as a custom-made saddle. The...
How to Maintain your Leathers?
Whether it is for some of your clothes, everyday objects or of course your Arion saddle, leather is a living material that needs to be maintained. This will prevent it from withering away faster than expected. But before the maintenance of the leather itself, you will have to...
Made in France, The Workshop of Arion HST!
At Arion, Made in France is second nature and one of our most important values. We choose 100% French leather, of high quality, and from the best tanneries in the country. Advocating a circuit as short as possible as well as a high level of quality...
The 2021 Equestrian Events in France
Because of the worldwide pandemic linked to the Coronavirus, the world of sports is overwhelmed. However, major equestrian events in 2021 France will be on the program. From local equestrian shows to the biggest world equestrian competitions, let's see together...
International Show Jumping Events of 2021
As in many sports, the competition calendar has been turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is also the case for horse riding! And more particularly for show jumping which sees the European Championships of 2021 simply cancelled!...
The Custom Made Cross Country Saddle
Cross-country is a discipline of equestrian sport that requires a mastery of jumping and endurance for as much of the rider as for their mounts. To succeed in this discpline, you need a saddle adapted to the horse and to the horse's size...
The Custom Made Jumping Saddle
While every riding practice requires the use of an adapted material for both the horse and the rider, Arion has designed for you the custom-made jumping saddle. Designed with high-quality materials, it improves the comfort of the rider and their mount.
Luxury Riding Equipment
For the well-being of the horse and rider to be optimized, using a top-of-the-line saddle is not enough. It is then necessary to put in place a series of accessories and riding equipment adapted to the physiognomy of your horse and to your needs. From the bridle...
The Arion HST Dressage Saddle
We often hear that jumping saddles can sometimes be useful for dressage. However, nothing beats a real dressage saddle that can facilitate the movements of the horse and rider. The Arion dressage saddle is just that...
How to Choose your Riding Saddle ?
Experience in the equestrian sport comes with the realization that standard equipment is not necessarily suitable for the horse or for you. But then, are there viable solutions to correct this problem? Well yes, the custom saddle is the best solution...