Devoucoux Saddles - Is Devoucoux the right brand for you?
Is Devoucoux the right brand for you?
Who are Devoucoux?
Devoucoux is a luxury high end French saddle manufacturer based in the southwest of France. They have been producing quality saddles since 1985. Their saddlers evolving know-how enables them to incorporate new technologies. This includes Devoucoux's D3D technology. If you are looking for quality used Devoucoux saddles for sale you are in the right place. The Saddle Bank stock a great selection of quality used Devoucoux saddles for sale and offer 5 day UK trials.
In this article we will briefly discuss some of the highlights of Devoucoux saddles and the different models across their range.
Devoucoux saddle models
This high end french saddle manufacturer offer a wide range of saddles including jump, cross-crountry, dressage and even trekking/endurance saddles.
The Devoucoux saddles range includes the following models:
- Biarritz O
- Biarrtiz S
- Chiberta O
- Korrika M
- Makila S
- Makila Lab
- Korrika O
- Lagun O
- Chiberta K
- Biarritz Lab
- Chiberta Lab
- Makila Harmonie
- Korrika Lab
What type of leather are they made from?
Following 3 years of research and development, Devoucoux have launched a natural veg tanned leather. The leather is made with biodegradable vegetable tannins. This includes ingredients such as quebrache, mimosa, and chestnut.
Why is this a good thing?
80-90% of the leather in the world is chrome-tanned leather, which means during the tanning phase a solution of chemicals, acids, and salts are used to dye the hide. Chrome itself is a heavy metal which is harmful for the environment and takes decades to break down. Therefore, Devoucoux's methods can only be a good thing!
An overview of Devoucoux saddles range
Devoucoux have three signature models, recognised around the world. These models include the Biarritz, Chiberta and Makila.
Biarritz
The Biarritz was Devoucoux's first model which was designed in 1989. This model was named after the town of Biarritz which carries the companies strong roots within the Basque region of France. The Biarritz is now available in the O, S, or Lab models.
Chiberta
The Chiberta was designed in 1992 specifically for eventing. The Chiberta is an all in one saddle perfect for show jumping and cross country. This model is named after the forest of Chiberta located close to the Devoucoux workshops. The forest has a cross-country course within it.
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Makila
Designed in 1996, specifically for dressage the Makila was quickly adopted by event riders as a firm favourite. The Makila provided a deeper seat than the Milady model (Devoucoux's first dressage saddle).
What is D3D technology?
Using 3D scanners and the latest modelling software enabled Devoucoux to create a more sophisticated padding. This allows for optimum performance and comfort for the horse and rider. Using single block aveolar foam, the padding improves the spread of pressure and weight bearing across the horses back. Wider, perfectly symmetrical panels increase weight bearing surface by 30% (in comparison to previous generations of panels). The panels are more flexible, and have a wider passage between the panels to ensure no pinching, or weight bearing close to the spinal column.
Interested in a Devoucoux Saddle?
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