Diadem Grand Prix Dressage Saddle
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Some saddles hold the rider; the Diadem 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.
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
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider
- Balance point calibrated on a measuring bench before dispatch
- Grippy full-grain seat finish that stabilises the seat without restricting the pelvis
- Cut-back head plate giving generous wither freedom for uphill movers
- Adjustable spring-steel tree, fitted and guaranteed for ten years
- Wool-flocked panels shaped on the bench, allowing millimetre-precise fitting and future adjustment
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Tuscan calf with English bridle skirts |
| Flap | Long dressage, external blocks |
| Gullet widths | Fitted to your horse (MW–XW range) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 8.0 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 6–8 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 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.
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".
The OLVENIQ Promise
OLVENIQ stands behind each piece that leaves our atelier: an extended house warranty, fully insured delivery to your yard, and a personal concierge for fitting, installation and care questions. Quiet, attentive service is part of the product.