The head manager of Zaldi Sillas de Montar, José Luis Castellanos Torres, is besides an expert rider in various disciplines as the dressage, jumping or vaquera riding style. He has always been in close contact with prominent riders and experts like Olympians, master saddlers, doctors, vets and international master saddle fitters.
Following the steps of his father and founder of the Company Mr. Valentín Castellanos, José Luis and his two sisters, María and Mercedes Castellanos, have brought this family business to an undeniable international recognition.
"Tradition + Technology" is his motto. His work is based on the unión of the tradition, gathered throughout four generations of saddlers, and the experience and knowledge gained as a rider. As a result, Zaldi nowadays applies the latest and leading technology to the riding saddles, developing and improving them.
This constant search for increasing his knowledge has led him to participate in multiple lectures, meetings and master classes around the world, even at prestigious veterinary faculties. Zaldi achieves with all this an optimum conjunction of the fundamental elements of riding: rider, horse and saddle.