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A balanced seat, a semi-forward flap and hand-flocked panels make it the one saddle a serious amateur actually needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut, skived, stitched and edge-painted entirely by hand in our European atelier, this piece uses saddlery techniques measured in hours, not minutes: eight stitches to the inch, linen thread drawn through beeswax, edges sealed and polished until they feel like glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool-flocked panels shaped on the bench, allowing millimetre-precise fitting and future adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance point calibrated on a measuring bench before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable spring-steel tree, fitted and guaranteed for ten years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-purpose \/ VSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure wool flocking, hand-shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-grain European calfskin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-forward with half blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGullet widths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitted to your horse (MW–XW range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, old-gold detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 6.8 kg kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean Union — OLVENIQ atelier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 weeks, made to order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe dust and sweat after each use with a barely damp cloth, then feed the leather monthly with the OLVENIQ Leather Balsam. Keep away from direct heat, allow wet leather to dry naturally, and store on a shaped rack or padded hook. Treated with respect, this piece will serve for decades and acquire a patina unique to your stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions, Answered\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach saddle is made to order in our European atelier. Standard lead time is 6–8 weeks; a priority service is available on request through your concierge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a trial period offered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe arrange a professional fitting appointment with test rides. 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