Aux mains du sellier

Aux mains du sellier is the workshop and brand of Yoann Garel, a French artisan saddler, upholsterer and harness maker serving the equestrian world, with a particular passion for Western riding. Trained in upholstery with the Compagnons du Devoir and studying at Montana Horseman Saddle School to become a master saddler, Garel creates handmade, high-quality equipment in France. The workshop offers custom-made saddles as well as saddles available from stock, with bespoke pieces advertised as being made within 15 days.

Its range extends beyond saddles to products for horse and rider, including bridles, halters, reins, breast collars, straps, stirrups, saddle pads and cleaning items. Riders can also find belts, chinks, spurs and holsters, while the luggage collection includes saddlebags and other bags. The site also presents examples of completed work, such as saddles, chinks and bridles. Customers can browse products online and pay securely through Stripe. Based in Sathonay-Village, the workshop welcomes questions and estimate requests and has promoted its work at horse fairs and Western events in France.