Used saddles : A sustainable and inexpensive solution for riders

In a world where environmental commitment is becoming a priority, riders too are seeking to combine performance, aesthetics, and respect for the environment. At Selles-Occasions.com, we believe it’s possible to pursue high-level riding while making responsible choices.

Leather: a premium natural material

Leather is at the core of our vision. If you take good care of this natural and durable material, it ages like a fine wine and can last decades. Each and every leather saddle is unique, bearing the marks of its adventures on the surface. That makes it priceless.

What makes leather so good for saddles?

–Pliability: Leather softens and moulds into the shape of the horse and rider, providing the ultimate in comfort.

–Longevity: A premium leather saddle can last decades with proper care.

–Appearance: Leather ages gracefully, becoming even more beautiful over time, with marks that tell its story.

Used saddles: an inexpensive and sustainable solution

Less waste, more eco-friendly

When you buy a used saddle, you help reduce waste and extend the life cycle of existing items. The French saddle market accounts for up to 65 million Euros per year, with approximately 14,000 second-hand purchases making up 40% of the total market. We help protect our environment with every saddle that we give a new lease of life to.

Source : IFCE

Cost-effective

Used saddles provide an inexpensive alternative to new and often pricey saddles. That means riders of all abilities can buy premium tack without blowing the budget. When you buy a used saddle, you pay 30-70% less than if you buy new. Plus you get to choose from a wide range of brands and models that have already been broken in so you and your horse feel comfortable right away.

Our pledge for quality and transparency

Every saddle at Selles-Occasions.com is carefully inspected by our saddlemakers for quality and safety. We inspect them at the workshop and repair them where necessary. We provide detailed descriptions and accurate photos to help you make your decision. If you need help choosing your saddle, Marie is the expert.

Let’s do our bit for the environment

We help cut the equestrian industry’s carbon footprint by reusing leather saddles. Recycling leather helps save natural resources and reduce waste. For example, using leather from the meat industry recycles 170­­­­­­­­­­­,000 tons of waste every year in France.

Did you know?  

Leather makes up 85-90% of the materials used to make a premium saddle. (source: ifce)

Reviews from happy horse riders

“I highly recommend Selles-Occasions. Great advice, fast delivery, optional trial period… it was all spot on.”
— Carla

“Fantastic service, people and saddles. I’m delighted with my purchase. Highly recommended!!”
— Thelma

“I’d like to say a big thank you to Marie and the entire Antarès team. This is my second Antarès saddle and I went for pre-loved this time Value for money, tailor-made advice and a top quality saddle! I tried it out on Sunday and I’m delighted with it!”

— Sophie

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Join our conscious community

There’s more to shopping with Selles-occasions.com than making a purchase: you become part of a community of horse riders who appreciate quality and take care of the environment. Let’s work together to help make horse riding more sustainable and responsible.

You too can set the standards with second-hand tack! 🙂