Repairing a leather component on a saddle in the Cassou workshop

What is built to last can be repaired.

Family workshop in Bénéjacq — Leather expertise — EPV-certified expertise in 2020 — Repairs to Cassou equipment — Saddles and bridles — Examination of each piece — Family workshop in Bénéjacq — Leather expertise — EPV-certified expertise in 2020 — Repairs to Cassou equipment — Saddles and bridles — Examination of each piece —

Jean-Baptiste Cassou-Debat inspecting a leather bridle component in the workshop.

Repairs

What the workshop can repair

Sellerie Cassou repairs saddle flaps and panel stitching on its saddles. The workshop can also repair rein grips and girth elastics.

Because the team knows how its own saddles are built, it can also consider replacing certain trees. Each request depends on the model and condition of the item: contact the workshop to discuss your needs.

Visit the workshop

Machine-stitching a leather strap in the Sellerie Cassou workshop

The principle

A repair begins with an inspection

A worn seam, a damaged panel, or a stretched-out elastic all require different repairs. The team examines the item to determine what can be reworked and under what conditions.

The price and turnaround time depend on the work required. Contact the workshop with photos and a description of the problem for an initial response; the applicable conditions will be specified on a case-by-case basis.

TRANSPARENCY

Timelines and rates

Repair	Indicative price (€ incl. VAT)	Turnaround time
Saddle-stitch seam repair	From €20	To be confirmed
Girth strap replacement	From €45 / piece	3 to 5 business days
Buckle or keeper replacement	From €25	5 to 10 business days
Pair of reins refurbishment	From €65	3 to 5 business days
Girth repair, including elastic	From €60	5 to 10 business days
Complete bridle refurbishment	From €75	7 to 15 business days
Workshop cleaning and leather conditioning	Bridle: €35 · Saddle: €60	3 to 5 business days
CHANGEMENT ARÇON	A partir de 275 €	5 à 10 jours ouvrés
Changement Caoutchouc Guêtres	À partir de 34€	6 à 10 jours ouvrés

Prices and turnaround times are provided as estimates. Feasibility, the quote, and the return date will be confirmed after inspection of the item. Shipping costs will be specified depending on the circumstances.

Caring for Your Leather

After each use, wipe a soft, slightly damp cloth over the areas that come into contact with the horse. Sweat contains salt: as it dries, it dehydrates the leather, attacks the stitching, and can dull the buckles. In case of heavy sweating or mud, clean with a suitable glycerine soap, without soaking the leather, then let dry naturally.

On clean, dry leather, apply a small amount of suitable balm or grease with a soft cloth. Massage in a thin layer, allow it to penetrate, then wipe off any excess. The frequency depends on use and the climate: light, regular maintenance is better than heavy greasing, which can soften the leather and clog the stitching. Always test the product on a discreet area.

Allow your equipment to dry at room temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area. Avoid radiators, hair dryers, direct sunlight, and car trunks: sudden heat can harden, shrink, or crack the leather. For storage, hang the bridle without folding it and place the saddle on a suitable stand, away from moisture and dust.

Once a month—more often with heavy use—inspect the stitching, straps, bars, loops, buckles, and rivets. Look for broken threads, stretched holes, cracks, worn-thin leather, or loose metal parts. At the slightest sign of wear on a load-bearing component, stop using it and take it to a saddler: early repair is generally simpler and safer.