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American Bands
88,09 € Excluding VAT
American Bands from L'Arçonnerie Française, also known as "bananas" by saddlers, are designed to offer great stability thanks to their separate bands. They facilitate adjustment and flexibility when manufacturing work or hiking saddles, particularly for traditional American Western-style saddles. This principle is also used for McClellan saddles, which are based on a similar wooden strap base.
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High stability with 2 separate bands
American bands, also known as "bananas" by saddlers, are designed to provide great stability thanks to their separate straps. They facilitate adjustment and flexibility when manufacturing work or trail saddles, particularly for traditional American Western-style saddles. This principle is also used for McClellan saddles, which are based on a similar wooden band construction.
Materials and manufacturing
Made from laminated beech wood, the bands adapt better to the horse's back and distribute pressure more evenly. This system is very popular for western and leisure saddles.
Dimensions and adjustments
Dimensions can be adjusted to suit the saddler's specific needs and the horse's characteristics.
| Length (mm) | 510 |
| Width (mm) | 140 |
Customization and options
American girths are offered without standard options in order to guarantee a technical base that is faithful to the requirements of this traditional form. Any customizations are carried out exclusively on request, through consultation and direct exchange with the saddler, in order to precisely meet the needs of the horse and rider.
Custom options (available upon request via the contact form)
- Custom dimensions, made according to measurements taken by the saddler.
Recommendations for use
American bands, made from laminated wood, offerexcellent structural stability.To preserve their qualities over time, it is recommended that theybe stored in an environment with constant temperature and humidity.As with any natural material, paying particular attention to exposure to water and significant climatic variations will ensure their longevity.
The adjustment must be carried out carefully, taking into account not only thehorse's measurementsbut also its use (intensive work, competition, leisure).
Historical background and know-how
American Bands have their origins in the tradition of North American western saddles, designed to withstand the demands of long-distance riding. Used since the 19th century, they provide essential lateral reinforcement for saddle stability and durability . This know-how has been passed on and adapted to other styles of saddles requiring great robustness, such as vaulting or trekking saddles. Today, the manufacture and integration of these saddles require a high level of technical expertise. At L'Arçonnerie Française, each pair is adjusted by hand to the saddler's needs. This hand-crafted process guarantees perfect coherence between the bands.
Conclusion
American Bands combine tradition and adaptability, providing a solid yet flexible basis for the manufacture of custom saddles.
Handcrafted products
100% French, made-to-measure. Handcrafted in our own workshop, each tree is adjusted according to the saddler's precise requirements. L'Arçonnerie Française guarantees top-of-the-range craftsmanship in the French saddlery tradition.
The specifications below correspond to the standard dimensions of American Bands.
| Product type | American Bands |
| Structure | Glued-laminated beech wood |
| Length (in mm) | 510 |
| Width (in mm) | 140 |
| Manufacturing | French artisanal manufacturing |
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Guide to Measuring a Horse’s Back for the Production of a Custom Saddle Tree
This document describes the method for measuring a horse’s back used to determine the manufacturing parameters for a saddle tree. It provides the saddler with a clear and repeatable measurement framework, enabling the collection of accurate and consistent data, which is essential for producing a suitable saddle tree. For custom orders, this information makes it possible to conduct a specific analysis directly based on the horse’s back morphology.
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