Diadem VSD Saddle
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Our VSD line distils forty years of English all-purpose pattern-making into a saddle that flatters the position on the flat and stays with you over a fence.
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
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
- All-round panel profile fitting a wide range of sport-horse backs
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
- Semi-forward flap suiting a versatile leg position across disciplines
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider
Specifications
| Discipline | All-purpose / VSD |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Full-grain European calfskin |
| Flap | Semi-forward with half blocks |
| Gullet widths | Fitted to your horse (MW–XW range) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 6.9 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 6–8 weeks, made to order |
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. We offer a full refurbishment service: stitching, flocking and finish can be renewed at our atelier at any point in the piece's life.
Questions, Answered
What warranty applies?
The tree carries a 10-year warranty, leather and workmanship 5 years, subject to normal care — the longest cover we know of in the industry.
What is the delivery time?
Each 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.
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.