Quote from Eric Anschutz on March 22, 2026, 2:53 pm

From the Model 80 to the legendary 90 and 2000 series, Idéale represents the pinnacle of French leather craft. Building on our Idéale Saddle resource collection, this thread is for the "students of the hide."

Discussion Points:

• Dating: Help us identify production date codes found on the cantle or side flaps.

• The Rebour Treatment: Share photos of saddles with the genuine "Rebour" stamp and discuss the breaking-in characteristics.

• Preservation: Share your successful (and unsuccessful) methods for leather conservation.