Carinthia Grand Prix Dressage Saddle
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Some saddles hold the rider; the Carinthia listens to them. Cut long and clean in Tuscan calf, flocked by hand, balanced on the bench — it is dressage equipment at its most distilled.
We work exclusively with full-grain European calfskin and English bridle butts, tanned slowly with oak and mimosa bark. Each hide is rested, stuffed with tallow and waxes, then burnished by hand — a rhythm of work unchanged for a century, and the reason OLVENIQ leather ages into character rather than wear.
Design & Craftsmanship
- External thigh blocks in moulded memory foam, repositionable by your fitter
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
- Delivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
- Cut-back head plate giving generous wither freedom for uphill movers
- Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Tuscan calf with English bridle skirts |
| Flap | Long dressage, external blocks |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 8.1 kg |
| Made in | European Union |
| Lead time | 6–8 weeks |
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
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".