The Rider’s Journal
Rider Spotlight: Emma Hakim
Meet Arion rider, Emma Hakim. Emma is a competitive junior rider in the hunter, jumper, and equitation arenas. Hailing from Greenwich, CT, she trains at Beyaert Farm Inc. with Mattias Tromp and Caitlin Boyle. Emma joined the Arion team this summer, and we are thrilled...
Rider Spotlight: Parker Peacock
Parker Peacock is a junior rider known for her talent and success in the hunter, jumper, and equitation ring. With the guidance of highly renowned trainers Victoria Colvin and Ken and Emily Smith, Parker has ridden countless horses to winning titles at the biggest...
Why choose a made to measure saddle ?
Why choose a made to measure saddle? This question, you will certainly hear it several times a month if you are a regular visitor to riding schools. Some people claim that a mass-produced saddle is as good as a custom made saddle, others claim that nothing beats a...
Equipment made in France for your horse!
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 horses! At Arion HST, it is without pretension that...
Light on our range of ATLAS half-measure saddles
The Atlas half-measure saddle is a saddle model designed for the comfort of riders, at the best price. Less known than our custom saddle range, our half-measure saddle is a high-quality product that deserves to be discovered and tried. When it comes to horseback...
Arion HST : your saddle made in France
Discover the Arion HST riding saddles, made in France. Indeed, when buying riding equipment, it is now essential to be concerned about its origin. We have at heart to offer you quality equipment, comfortable for you and your horse, durable and respectful of people and...
New products! Discover our ARION HST training horse boots!
Discover our training horse protections and work your horse with complete peace of mind. To make riding ever more comfortable for our horses so that they can give the best of themselves, discover our new training protections. A specific design, noble materials, an...
New products! Discover our ARION HST show boots!
New Arion HST show protection. Our goal is to allow you to take your horse to the show in optimal conditions of comfort and safety. In addition to our custom or half-measure saddles, as well as our accessories, discover today the show protection. Information and...
How to adjust your saddle?
The saddle is an essential element in horse 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 to adjust your saddle in the best possible way. Contents...
Prejudices about the double nose piece
The double nose piece is surely the most divisive piece of tack. There are countless prejudices about it heard in the stable corridors. Fortunately, many, if not all, of these prejudices are unfounded. Let's untangle the truth from the falsehood. Summary The double...
International show jumping competitions in 2022 not to be missed!
After having made a tour of the most beautiful French competitions not to be missed in 2022, we suggest you look at which international show jumping competitions are waiting for us in 2022. Between the jumping competitions and the championships, one thing is certain,...
ARION HST IN WELLINGTON!
Arion – Horse Sport Tack opens its inaugural Wellington booth at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida.
What are the show jumping competitions in France in 2022?
At the beginning of the year, after the traditional good resolutions, it is also time to organize your competition schedule. Grand National, French Championships, Tournée des As and many other show jumping competitions will be held in France in 2022. Great sport for...
How to position your cross-country saddle?
Every eventing rider asks himself one day 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 Arion HST, we know all too well the...
How to choose the right bridle for your horse?
An indispensable element in classical horsemanship, the horse's snaffle is an integral part of our saddlery. Just like the saddle, the bridle is a way to communicate with our horse to make him an athlete. However, we sometimes pay less attention to this equipment...
A matching horse ensemble!
As a rider, the choice of a horse outfit is far from being purely aesthetic. Indeed, whether for reasons of comfort, elegance, but also performance, choosing a set allows you to keep the same level of quality in all your equipment. Let us explain it all to you in...
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 new...
An Arion custom saddle for your horse
What would you say to offering your horse the comfort of an Arion custom-made saddle? Quality of materials, great durability, tenfold comfort for optimal performance, choosing a custom-made saddle for your next horse can be a very wise choice. Let us explain it all...
Your jumping saddle: get advice in 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 we at Arion HST have established ourselves there. Find out why you should choose this region for...
Why choose an Arion saddle rather than another?
As riders, the quest for excellence and results drives us at every moment. However, we know that equestrian performance is acquired through training, confidence and comfort. Training and confidence are your domain, comfort is our specialty. Discover Arion Horse Sport...
Our high quality horse saddle Arion HST
When looking for a high quality horse saddle, Arion HST has both the technical qualities and the experience to produce the best of the best. Offering half-measure or custom-made saddles, we are craftsmen of riding equipment.Summary : What is a high quality horse...
Discover Our Range of Horse Accessories!
You have just chosen your riding saddle made from Arion HST but you don't know which accessory would go well with it? We carry a variety of different horse accessories to satisfy your needs to compliment your new Arion HST saddle! From bridles to the martingales,...
Are all leather saddles the same
When buying a new leather riding saddle, the question of its features arises. While on the surface they all seem to look the same, they do have some major differences. Their design and the parts that make them up obviously vary. But the difference goes further,...
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. So let's see together how to...
Your custom saddle by Arion Hst !
As a rider, you already know that nothing beats custom-made gear. After a training session, you are less tired and your commands are executed more easily by your mount. The communication with your horse is improved and you can finally surpass yourself during the...
ENJOY THE COMFORT OF A LEATHER JUMPING SADDLE!
Jumping, sometimes called jumping, is the practice of horseback riding that requires intense, short-time exertion from your horse. You yourself, as a rider, probably experience back pain or soreness after practice. This is certainly a sign of a saddle that is not...
What’s a good jumping saddle?
There are as many opinions on what is a good jumping saddle as there are riders. We often hear that the best is to use a mixed and versatile saddle. It would allow you to perform a wide range of movements. Nothing could be further from the truth! From the moment you...
Workshops Made in France for Arion
At Arion, made in France is second nature, one of our most important values. We choose a 100% French leather, of high quality and coming from the best tanneries in the country. We offer competitive prices for luxury items, with the shortest possible circuit and the...
How to take care of your leather ?
Whether 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 fading faster than expected. But before the care of the leather itself, you will have to do a...