The Characteristics of a Good Dressage Saddle.

How to recognize a good dressage saddle?

Did you know that you can tell a good dressage saddle at a glance? In fact, the quality of the materials used in its design and the method of manufacture are good indicators.

A tailor-made design

At Arion HST, we advocate custom-made saddles because it is the only way to get you a saddle worthy of the name. The design from the measurements of your horse and yours is the only way to reach the top of the range.
With precise measurements optimized for your practice, you will be able to train your horse more easily. The choice of seat type, the length of the reins and the height of the stirrups are the basis of a good dressage saddle. Forget about standardized saddles and choose a size that suits you. Select the type of leather finish, the color and the engraving on the back of the seat.

Top quality materials

Our leather craftsmen are formal about it: a good saddle is conceived thanks to high quality materials. Since the creation of our company, we have focused on the selection of high quality leather 100% of French origin.
The vegetable tanning, which respects the French traditions in the matter, is privileged. To reach the highest level of perfection, our craftsmen know how to play with materials. The skins of several animals are intermingled to give body to our different saddles. Choose your finish and discover the best of French craftsmanship.

Quality dressage saddle with which parts?

Composition of a riding saddle

A good dressage saddle should have an extra-soft seat. This provides stability, even if your horse makes sudden movements. This reduces the risk of falling and even back pain, as often happens with a bad saddle. This is the difference with a show jumping saddle, which can be designed with all three types of seat.
The width of your leg width has been reduced. Without it, dressage would be more complex because of the blurred communication between you and your horse. The side panels, which protect the inside of your legs, have been enlarged. All these features make for a high quality dressage saddle. Would you recognize it?

Dressage saddles: accessories not to be missed

To use a dressage saddle, accessories of the same quality are essential. At Arion HST, we recommend accessories that are a continuation of the dressage saddle. An elastic headpiece, available on our online site, will be useful. It will help to maintain the bridle without hindering your horse's ability to take orders.
Short, flexible reins can also be of great help. The bridle, which goes hand in hand with the headstall, also helps to keep your horse's movements together. To ensure that the saddle achieves its full potential, consider pairing it with equally good accessories.

What should a good dressage saddle do for you?

A better feeling with your horse

All the improvements offered by Arion HST, such as the shoulder free panels, are aimed at this goal. If you can get the feel of your horse during practice, then you can improve. As soon as your horse feels tired or has difficulties, you will know. You will then be able to make informed decisions.
You will be able to reduce your horse's fatigue and perhaps solve problems that were previously insurmountable. The commands you give your horse are more fluid with the help of a quality saddle. So does your understanding of your horse. Your own knowledge of your horse will change in a positive way.

A vehicle for continuous improvement

Good communication is the basis for optimizing the horse/rider relationship. By mastering your communication with your horse, you give yourself the opportunity to understand him better. You will then know when a practice needs to be changed. You will also be able to adapt your training to the needs of the moment.
Ultimately, a good dressage saddle gives you the opportunity to excel in specialized competitions. Were you feeling at your best before this purchase? You'll be able to go beyond your own limits to go even further in the years to come. That's what a great saddle is all about: it's about the success of the rider and the horse.

3 questions that sum up the characteristics of a good dressage saddle

How do you create a good dressage saddle?

A good dressage saddle must be custom made from the measurements of the horse and rider and from noble materials.

Arion HST dressage saddle: what's new?

Compared to other dressage saddles, the models by Arion HST improve the feeling between horse and rider for optimal communication.

What accessories go with a good dressage saddle?

For a dressage saddle to be optimal, it must be equipped with various accessories such as a bridle, high quality reins or even an elastic headstall.