The depth of the seat, the thinness of the saddle tree, the recessed blocks and the skirt incorporated into the flaps, the Selle Rouge becomes one with the horse, according to Jérôme Guery, Olympic medalist and Hermès equestrian ambassador. Details for the amateur riders, but real game changers for the professionals. And given Guery’s impressive track record, we can trust him. As for the color, this new saddle red refers to the house’s emblematic color rouge sellier, and is obtained when the artisan greases the saddle, anointing it with oil and glycerine soap to soften, nourish and protect the leather deep down, and give it warm and intense color shades that evolve over time.