What voltairedesign does

Voltaire Design (legal entity Groupe Voltaire SAS, headquartered in Bidart, France) designs, manufactures, and sells premium custom-made equestrian saddles, tack, apparel, and leather care products, primarily serving show-jumping and dressage riders across Europe and North America. Founded in 2010, the company operates two core saddle lines: the Blue line (Blue Infinite and Blue Infinite II), which integrates Equisense Inside connected technology for heart-rate and performance data capture via a mobile app, and the Elegance line (Palm Beach, Stuttgart, Lexington, Elkton, Adelaide EVO, Welli), built on trees manufactured by Arçonnerie Française using premium French leather. All saddles are made-to-measure in France with a 10–12 week production lead time, and the company supports sales through a regional network of trained saddle specialists who provide free on-site static and dynamic fitting, no-obligation 7-day trials, and follow-up service.

The business model combines enterprise-style field sales for high-value custom saddles (quote-based pricing, 30% deposit on order, optional interest-free installment plans up to four payments) with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel for accessories and apparel priced from $20 to $700+. A secondary used-saddle marketplace, Equitack, plus a trade-in program support replacement cycles within the customer base. Distribution is structured around country-specific storefronts and saddle expert networks in France, the UK, the US, Germany, Canada, and the EU, with additional saddle specialists in Austria and New Zealand. The company has cultivated brand equity through sponsorships of Olympic and Grand Prix riders including Beezie Madden, Daniel Coyle, and Rowan Willis, and supports its products with a 5-year tree warranty, 2-year leather warranty, and 3-month panel fitting warranty. Revenue, headcount, and ownership structure beyond the €103,000 SAS share capital are not publicly disclosed, and no institutional funding rounds are recorded in the available data.

Name

voltairedesign

Legal name

Groupe Voltaire

Website

https://voltairedesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Voltaire Design is a French manufacturer of premium custom-made equestrian saddles, tack, and apparel, serving professional and amateur riders in show jumping and dressage across Europe and North America through a network of regional saddle specialists and direct e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Equestrian Saddles

NAICS

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (316)

SIC

Leather & Leather Products (3100)

akta.pro primary industry

Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Custom equestrian saddles
• Jumping saddles
• Equestrian tack accessories
• Horse riding apparel
• Saddle fitting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bidart

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom Saddle Sales: One-time sale of custom-made saddles manufactured to exact measurements of horse and rider. Production time is 10-12 weeks. Requires minimum 30% deposit upon order confirmation.
2. Equestrian Accessories: Sale of tack and accessories including girths, bridles, stirrups, leather care products, rider apparel, and horse equipment. Products sold at various price points from $20 to $700+.
3. Used Saddle Sales: Resale of pre-owned saddles through Equitack platform. Trade-in programs available for customers purchasing new custom saddles.
4. Payment Plans: Interest-free payment plans offered for custom saddle purchases (up to 4 installments). Customer can pay by cheques or credit card with installments spread over agreed schedule.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Voltaire Design crafts custom-made equestrian saddles (jumping and dressage) manufactured in France using premium French leather, along with equestrian tack, accessories, rider and horse apparel, and used saddles. The company provides on-site static and dynamic saddle fitting services through a global network of saddle experts, including 7-day free trials before purchase. Its Blue Infinite line adds connected technology with Equisense Inside for heart rate and performance monitoring.

Product overview

Voltaire Design is a French designer and manufacturer of premium equestrian saddles, specializing in custom-made jumping saddles for sport riders. The company offers two main product lines: the Blue line (Blue Infinite, Blue Infinite II) featuring connected saddle technology with Equisense Inside for performance tracking, and the Elegance line (Palm Beach, Stuttgart, Lexington, Elkton, Adelaide EVO, Welli) representing traditional French craftsmanship with trees made by l'Arçonnerie Française. All saddles are manufactured in France using premium French leather and are fully customizable to rider and horse morphology. The company also provides a comprehensive accessories and tack collection including girths, stirrups, bridles, leather care products, and rider/horse apparel. Voltaire Design operates a direct-to-customer model with regional saddle specialists offering free fitting and trial services, supported by an online retail platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Infinite: Connected saddle line launched in January 2019, featuring technology integration for tracking rider performance data including heart rate monitoring.
• Elegance Line

Products and services

• Blue Infinite Saddle Premium connected jumping saddle featuring Equisense Inside technology for heart rate monitoring and performance data collection. Recognizable by its distinctive striped gusset (gouttière rayée) design. For professional and serious amateur show jumping riders.
• Blue Infinite II Saddle Second-generation version of the Blue Infinite connected jumping saddle with enhanced features and improved connected technology capabilities for show jumping riders.
• Palm Beach Saddle Premium jumping saddle from the Elegance line, manufactured in France with French leather. Part of the traditional saddle collection. Trees made by l'Arçonnerie Française with 5-year warranty.
• Stuttgart Saddle Premium jumping saddle from the Elegance line. Trees made by l'Arçonnerie Française with 5-year warranty. Manufactured in France with French craftsmanship.
• Lexington Saddle Elegance line jumping saddle with French craftsmanship and premium leather construction. Made in France.
• Elkton Saddle Elegance line jumping saddle featuring traditional French saddle-making techniques. Trees made by l'Arçonnerie Française.
• Adelaide EVO Saddle Evolved version of the Adelaide saddle in the Elegance line, featuring updated design and construction. French craftsmanship.
• Welli Saddle Elegance line saddle designed for rider comfort and performance, made in France. Trees by l'Arçonnerie Française.
• Blue Wing Saddle Saddle model available on Canadian and US markets, complementing the main European saddle lineup.
• Girths Full range of girths including anatomical, sheepskin bellyguard, and long/short variants. Prices range from $460 to $700.
• Stirrups & Leathers Alfa Jump stirrups in various configurations (flat base, inclined base, junior) and calf-lined stirrup leathers. Prices from $200 to $370.
• Bridles Collection of bridles with rubber reins and web reins options. 7 products available.
• Breastplates & Martingales Breastplate products for show jumping. 3 products available.
• Leather Care Products Hercules glycerine soap and leather balsam for saddle maintenance, along with saddle covers.
• Horse Apparel Horse accessories including ear bonnets, dressage saddle pads, half pads, and foam shims.
• Rider Apparel Clothing line including socks, baseball hats, sun shirts, softshell jackets, and parkas.
• Branded Goodies Branded merchandise including umbrellas, shopping bags, card organizers, horse passport holders, and dog collars.
• Blue Jumping Girth Connected girth device that collects heart rate and additional performance data. Only compatible with Blue Infinite saddle for enhanced biometric data collection during riding sessions.
• Saddle Fitting Service Free static and dynamic saddle fitting service provided by regional saddle specialists who visit customers at their location (yards) to determine the perfect saddle model and exact measurements adapted to rider and horse.
• Saddle Trial Service 7-day saddle trial program allowing customers to test saddles before purchase, with free shipping for up to two trials per year.
• Custom Saddle Manufacturing Made-to-measure custom saddle production with 10-12 week manufacturing time, fitted to both rider and horse morphology. Requires minimum 30% deposit upon order confirmation.
• Used Saddles Marketplace (Equitack) Pre-owned saddle marketplace operated through Equitack partnership, offering inspected used saddles from Voltaire Design and other brands. Trade-in programs available for customers purchasing new custom saddles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saddle production time of 10-12 weeks from deposit payment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• EquisensecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Blue Infinite connected saddle. Equisense Inside technology integrated into the Blue Infinite saddle enables heart rate monitoring and performance data collection, which can be accessed via a mobile phone application.
• Arçonnerie FrançaisecoreTechnology or IntegrationArçonnerie Française produces the trees (arçons) for Voltaire Design Elegance line saddles (Palm Beach, Stuttgart, Welli, Lexington, Elkton, Adelaide). Claimed to be one of the oldest tree makers in the world, located in France.
• Equitack LtdsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquitack is Voltaire Design's platform for selling used and pre-owned saddles. Located in UK, accounts receivable is managed through HSBC bank account (Sort Code 40-38-10).
• ECOLOGICsupportingOthersEco-organization managing end-of-life sports and leisure equipment, and electronic devices for Groupe Voltaire. Unique identifiers: FR294764_13BGMT (sports equipment), FR294764_05MBHL (electronics).
• REFASHIONsupportingOthersEco-organization for textile waste management, specifically tracking textiles for equestrian riders. Unique identifier: FR294764_11JPQU.
• SCRELEC/BATRIWEBsupportingOthersEco-organization for batteries and accumulators. Unique identifier: FR028535_06KL72.
• CITEOsupportingOthersEco-organization for packaging waste management. Unique identifier: FR294764_01FTET.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CWD (Sellier): French premium custom saddle maker competing directly with Voltaire Design in the show jumping and dressage segments with a similar made-to-measure model and on-site fitting service. One of the most established players in the same niche, sharing the 'made in France, premium leather' positioning.
• Devoucoux: French custom saddle manufacturer targeting competitive show jumping and dressage riders with bespoke fitting services — the closest direct competitor to Voltaire Design on product, customer, and go-to-market model.
• Antarès Sellier: French custom saddle maker serving competitive show jumping and dressage riders with made-to-measure products and a network of saddle fitters — directly comparable on craftsmanship, customization, and distribution model.
• Butet: Long-established French premium saddle maker with custom jumping and dressage saddles made in France, comparable to Voltaire Design on materials, craftsmanship, and target customer (high-end competitive riders).
• Prestige Italia: Italian custom saddle manufacturer serving the same professional and amateur show jumping market with bespoke fitting, closely comparable to Voltaire Design on product category and customer base.
• Equiline: Italian equestrian brand combining saddles, rider apparel, and horse equipment — overlapping with Voltaire Design across saddles and the newly launched apparel/accessories categories.
• Amerigo: Italian custom saddle maker focused on jumping and dressage riders with made-to-measure products, comparable to Voltaire Design in target customer and premium positioning.
• Kieffer: German saddle manufacturer offering custom and semi-custom jumping and dressage saddles with a fitting service network — directly comparable on European premium positioning and target customer.
• Pessoa Saddlery: Show jumping-focused saddle brand (originally for Olympic rider Nelson Pessoa) competing for the same competitive show jumping riders as Voltaire Design with a strong presence in the US market.

Broad incumbents

• Hermès (Groom division): Luxury conglomerate with a long-standing equestrian leather goods and saddlery heritage. Not a direct custom-saddle competitor at scale, but defines the ultra-premium leather equestrian benchmark that Voltaire Design's 'made in France with French leather' positioning implicitly references.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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