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Camargue saddle tree (Gardian)
Price range: €292.52 to €305.22 Excluding VAT
The Camargue saddle tree from L'Arçonnerie Française is a traditional saddle tree, designed according to the historical characteristics of the Camargue saddle. Its two-part structure, typical of this style of riding, provides the flexibility essential for the comfort of both horse and rider on varied terrain. Consisting of a prominent pommel and a high, wide cantle, it offers excellent stability when working with livestock or during strenuous travel.
Number of possible configurations : 2
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A 2-part tree
The Camargue saddle tree from L'Arçonnerie Française is a traditional saddle tree, designed according to the historical characteristics of the Camargue saddle. Its two-part structure, typical of this style of riding, provides the flexibility essential for the comfort of both horse and rider on varied terrain. Consisting of a prominent pommel and a high, wide cantle, it offers excellent stability when working with livestock or during strenuous travel.
Materials and manufacturing
Made from glued laminated beech, this tree features a two-piece construction, allowing the rider to sit safely and comfortably on his horse's back. This unique design is particularly well-suited to Camargue saddles, emblematic of livestock work in the Mediterranean environment.
Dimensions and adjustments
The dimensions of the saddle tree are crucial.The right length, width, and gullet are essential to ensure the horse's comfort and the rider's safety.
Below are the standard dimensions available :
| Back height (mm) | 130 · 150 |
Each dimension can be customized upon request. For example, the width affects how pressure is distributed across the back.
The dimensions of the saddle tree must be determined based on the horse’s build. Even with a standard saddle tree, these measurements allow the saddler to select the size and shape best suited to the horse.
As part of a custom project, L’Arçonnerie Française provides a comprehensive, illustrated, and detailed guide to measuring a horse’s back.
Download the horse back measurement guide (PDF)
Download the horse back measurement guide (PDF)
Customization and options
The Camargue saddle tree is offered without standard options in order to guarantee a technical base that is faithful to the requirements of this traditional shape. Any customizations are made exclusively on request, through study and direct consultation with the saddler, in order to precisely meet the needs of the horse and rider.
Standard options (available online)
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Back height : Low (130 mm) or High (150 mm)
These configurations cover most of the needs of saddle makers and result in a perfectly functional saddle tree that is ready to be incorporated into the manufacture of a saddle.
Custom options (available upon request via the contact form)
- Custom dimensions, made according to measurements taken by the saddler.
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Custom-made back, crafted according to the saddler's specifications
Recommendations for use
The Camargue saddle tree, made of laminated wood, offersexcellent structural stability. To preserve its qualities over time, it is recommended to store it 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 its longevity.
The adjustment must be carried out carefully, and the type of saddle envisaged and its use (intensive work, competition, leisure) are also factors to be taken into account.
Historical background and know-how
The Camargue saddle tree is a product of the Camargue equestrian tradition, deeply rooted in the culture of Provence. Used by the gardians, the horsemen of the Camargue, this tree was designed to meet the demands of daily work with livestock in wet, rugged areas.
Its manufacture is based on ancestral know-how, combining traditional joinery techniques with the use of glued laminated wood to guarantee both lightness and strength. Each tree is shaped with precision to provide a stable, comfortable seat, essential for long days in the saddle. This combination of tradition and craftsmanship makes the Gardian tree a unique model, faithful to its regional heritage.
Conclusion
The Camargue tree is the preferred choice for Mediterranean working saddles, combining flexibility and robustness to guarantee lasting comfort for horse and rider.
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 and configurations of the Camargue saddle tree.
| Type of saddle | Camargue |
| Structure | Glued-laminated beech wood, in two pieces |
| Seat back Configuration | Down · Up |
| Seat back height (in mm) | 130 · 150 |
| Arch height (in mm) | 210 |
| 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.
View the measurement guide
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The French Saddle-Making Catalog
The catalog features all saddle frames and components manufactured in our workshop. It is available to professionals upon request via the dedicated form.
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