Balmoral Western Trail Saddle
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Built bench-by-bench like the great Texan saddles but finished with European restraint, the Balmoral is working western equipment for owners who notice edges and stitching.
Only the tightest, cleanest sections of each hide meet our standard; the rest is set aside. What remains is leather with a dense, silky hand that holds its shape in work yet softens beautifully to the touch — the signature of slow European tanning and patient handwork.
Design & Craftsmanship
- Matching tooled fenders, jockeys and skirts cut from a single hide batch
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
- Full-grain Tuscan calfskin seat and flaps with English bridle-leather skirts
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Delivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton
- Rough-out fenders pre-turned over a bench bar — no break-in twisting required
- Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider
Specifications
| Discipline | Western / Trail |
| Tree | Bullhide-covered wood, 10-year warranty |
| Rigging | In-skirt stainless, 7/8 position |
| Leather | 13/15 oz skirting, hand-tooled |
| Cantle | Cheyenne roll |
| Hardware | Stainless with old-gold conchos |
| Weight | ≈ 11.5 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 8–10 weeks, made to order |
Care
Wipe 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.
Questions, Answered
Can I order a different leather colour or custom details?
Certainly. Alternative leathers, stitching colours, welting and monogramming are available through our bespoke programme at no change to the lead time in most cases.
Can the saddle be fitted to my horse?
Yes. Every purchase includes a consultation with an OLVENIQ master saddle fitter, and the wool-flocked panels and adjustable tree allow precise fitting to your horse's current shape — with re-fitting available as the horse develops.
The OLVENIQ Promise
Every OLVENIQ piece is covered by our house guarantee, dispatched with insured white-glove delivery across the European Union, and supported by a dedicated concierge who remains at your service long after the purchase. We believe the finest equestrian equipment deserves the finest aftercare.