Saddle and harness leathers
Leathers rooted in the tradition of French saddlery. Leathers of exceptional quality, prized by master saddlers.
Tannerie Arnal produces all the leather cuts required for manufacturing saddles.
La Tannerie Arnal : an internationally recognized specialist

Tannerie Arnal has been dedicated to producing leather for the saddlery business since the very inception of the company in 1881. Unarguably Tannerie Arnal is a reference worldwide in the manufacture of leather for equestrian equipment: stirrup leathers, saddles, bridles and reins.
We offer master manufacturers of saddles and tack a complete range of specialist leathers which are perfectly suited to their needs. Leathers steeped in the traditional expertise of a French tannery established over 140 years ago.

Théa Hide
This item is available in full hide and is particularly suitable for the seats and panels of horse saddles. Soft and smooth to the touch, this hide has all the necessary qualities for saddle seat leather. It is also ideal for handbags and accessories.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Young cattle or calf
Tanning : Mineral
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Aniline
Thickness : 2,0 / 2,2 mm
Average surface : 4 m²
Average dimensions : 220 x 180 cm
Colors : chestnut / black / ebony / tobacco
For other colors, please contact us.
Pre-stretched bend
This item, the speciality of Tannerie Arnal, is used for stirrup leathers and girths.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Extra heavy bull
Tanning : Mineral
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Aniline
Thickness: 4,5 / 5,0 mm et 5,0 / 5,5 mm
Average surface : 1,3 m²
Average dimensions : 160 x 80 cm
Colors : black / oak / burley
Harness shoulders
Harness leather is Tannerie Arnal’s traditional business.
Hides for tack leather are available in shoulders, half back and belly cuts. Ideal for all your harnessing needs.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Bull
Tanning : Mineral
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Aniline
Thickness : 4,5 / 5,0 mm
Average surface : 1,1 m²
Average dimensions : 160 x 70 cm
Colors : oak / natural / black / burley
Harness half back
Harness leather is Tannerie Arnal’s traditional business.
Hides for tack leather are available in shoulders, half back and belly cuts. Ideal for all your harnessing needs, as well as technical and orthopaedic leathers. This item is also recommended for cow-bell collars.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Bull
Tanning : Mineral
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Aniline
Thickness : 4,5 / 5,0mm
Average surface : 2 m²
Average dimensions : 230 x 90 cm
Colors : burley / black / natural / oak
Chromydra butt
Soft and waxy to the touch, this chromydra butt is the ideal product for saddle flaps.
Technical data sheet
Origine : Europe
Species : Bull
Tanning : Re-tanning chrome / vegetable
Dyeing : Edges dyed and hot stuffed
Finish : Aniline
Thickness : 2,8 / 3,0 mm et 3,8 / 4,0 mm
Average surface : 2 m²
Average dimensions : 140 x 140 cm
Colors : black / coffee / natural
For other colors, please contact us.
Saddle bend
Our saddle bends are vegetable-tanned leathers and available in several finishes. The reverse can be bonded or have a velvety effect.
This leather is ideal for saddlery work, in particular flaps. It can also be used for the manufacture of suitcases, bags and accessories.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Young cattle
Tanning : Vegetable
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Multiple finishes
Thickness : 4,0 / 4,5 mm
Average surface : 1 m²
Average dimensions : 130 x 80 cm
Colors : black / ebony / oak / tobacco
For other colors, please contact us.
Saddle half back
This vegetable-tanned leather is available in several finishes, all suitable for making bridles. The reverse can be bonded or have a velvety effect. Our half backs are also ideal for all your saddlery, bags and accessories.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Young cattle
Tanning : Vegetable
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Multiple finishes
Thickness : 4,0 / 4,5 mm
Average surface : 1,5 m²
Average dimensions : 190 x 80 cm
Colors : oak / black / tobacco / ebony
For other colors, please contact us.




Saddle shoulders
This vegetable-tanned leather is available in several finishes, and the reverse can be bonded or have a velvety effect.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Young cattle
Tanning : Vegetable
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Multiple finishes
Thickness : 3,0 / 3,5 mm
Average surface : 1,1 m²
Average dimensions : 130 x 80 cm
Colors : oak / natural / black / red / tobacco / ebony
For other colors, please contact us.






“Auroch” chrome shoulders
This exceptional leather features a naturally heavily wrinkled grain and highlights the natural folds of the shoulders.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Origine : Europe
Species : Extra heavy bull
Tanning : Mineral
Dyeing : Edges dyed
Finish : Aniline or pigmented
Thickness : 4,5 / 5,0 mm
Average surface : entre 0,6 et 1,2 m²
Average dimensions : 160 x 70 cm
Colors on stock : malt / black
Pour toute autre couleur, contactez notre service commercial.







