Capriole Close Contact Jumping Saddle
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Built for riders who walk distances twice, the Capriole offers instant leg position, a shallow secure seat and leather that grips exactly as much as you need at the moment you need it.
Cut, 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.
Design & Craftsmanship
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
- Full-grain Tuscan calfskin seat and flaps with English bridle-leather skirts
- Wool-flocked panels shaped on the bench, allowing millimetre-precise fitting and future adjustment
- Shallow, close seat allowing effortless transition between phases of the jump
- Anatomic cutaway at the shoulder freeing the scapula at maximum bascule
- Each hide vegetable-tanned for six weeks by a single family tannery
Specifications
| Discipline | Show jumping |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Grippy printed calf seat, smooth flaps |
| Flap | Forward-cut with calf blocks |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 7.1 kg |
| Made in | European Union |
| Lead time | 6–8 weeks |
Care
Clean with a glycerine saddle soap as needed and condition sparingly — quality leather prefers little and often. Avoid oils in excess, which soften structure.
Questions, Answered
How do I know my seat size?
Your fitter will confirm it, but as guidance: most riders take 17" or 17.5"; longer thigh or a preference for a roomier seat suggests 18".