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Antar\u00e8s Sellier<\/strong> was founded in 2000 by 5 visionary horse lovers with a passion for French craftsmanship<\/strong>. They’ve spent 25 years working like a proverbial to build their legacy, pushing the boundaries of comfort, performance and customisation to meet the needs of riders and the wellness of horses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

French expertise <\/strong>at Antar\u00e8s goes hand in hand with French craftsmanship and is captured by its premium bespoke saddles <\/strong>handmade by our leather artisans<\/strong>. Attention to detail, innovation, high standards and respect for a unique legacy go into each and every piece. These same values have seen us build strong bonds with our saddlemaker partners who have helped Antar\u00e8s make its mark as one of the best saddlers in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antar\u00e8s believes there’s more to equine wellness than a custom saddle<\/strong>. Our experts have been trained in saddle fitting by equine osteopaths to provide a fit that meets both the basic needs of the horse and ensures comfort and communication between rider <\/strong>and steed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve been on this journey for a quarter of a century and each and every day has been a quest for excellence. Today, we’re celebrating 25 years of success and passion. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and we’re still fuelled by the same energy and enthusiasm as the very first day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience our legacy, welcome to the Antar\u00e8s world.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A numbered limited series of 25 saddles!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Like a fine wine, it just gets better over time<\/em>“<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every saddle has had its own story to tell for the last 25 years. Our quest for excellence is fuelled by passion, respect for horses and French craftsmanship<\/strong>. Antar\u00e8s has unveiled an iconic and exclusive design to celebrate the milestone: a unique limited edition saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s more than a product; it’s a collector’s item in tribute to our heritage and the people who have been with us from the start.
This limited edition collection is designed like a work of art with 25 saddles for 25 years of passion. Unfailing French craftsmanship <\/strong>has gone into each and every one. Just as leather <\/strong>develops a patina, the saddles are made to last with the same character and depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every trim is lovingly finished, every stitch exudes tradition and every leather tells a chapter of our story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why we chose to use strong and stylish leather from <\/strong>Bastin & Fils<\/a> for the flaps and soft and sophisticated leather from the Carriat<\/a> tannery for the knee rolls and seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bastin & Fils tannery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With its high standards and passion for French craftsmanship<\/strong>, the Bastin & Fils tannery was an obvious choice for this one-off collection. The family business was founded in Saint-L\u00e9onard-de-Noblat in the 19th century and is famous for its unique expertise in extra slow plant-based tanning, giving the leather outstanding strength, a natural patina and timeless elegance. Their leather was specially adapted for the anniversary saddle to meet the style specifications of our design. This model pays tribute to a long-term collaboration built on the same values: quality, tradition and passion for the craft<\/strong>. Bastin & Fils is now a recognised Living Heritage Company and one of the last tanneries in the world with expertise in the traditional tanning method. Every hide is carefully tanned by hand<\/strong> with meticulous steps such as soaking, liming, currying and hammering to produce leather of the finest quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Carriat tannery: a long-standing partnership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To go with this legendary leather, we naturally called in another of our long-term partners: Tannerie R\u00e9my Carriat. The tannery was founded almost a century ago in Espelette and Antar\u00e8s has been working with the Basque business since its foundation. Carriat has the same values for excellence <\/strong>and innovation <\/strong>as us. The tannery is famous for its expert mineral tanning process that produces soft<\/strong>, strong <\/strong>and sophisticated <\/strong>leather. It specialises in full-grain Taurillon leather, a high-end leather renowned for its soft feel and used for parts in direct contact with the rider: knee rolls and seat. Its smooth texture<\/strong>, style<\/strong> and resistance <\/strong>to wear and tear are integral to this model. This loyal partnership captures a long-standing collaboration built on the same trust, craftsmanship <\/strong>and high standards<\/strong> that Antar\u00e8s is founded on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These two iconic partnerships unite two French leather legends in the 25th anniversary saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n

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All the saddles<\/strong> are numbered and engraved with exclusive branding on the sweat flap to make the occasion extra special. The saddle has been given a chic and radiant “gold” hue to reflect the sophistication and prestige of the milestone moment. In keeping with the aesthetic, the attention to detail is second to none: the saddle studs, logo and rear piping are in gold to highlight this unique edition’s signature visual identity. It comes with matching stirrups and girth to coordinate the pieces. Every model comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by one of our iconic partners, just like the ones you get with premium spirits or designer fragrances. The certificate and edition number give each saddle its own unique personality, making it the holy grail of horse tack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n