Elegia Grand Prix Dressage Saddle
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
The Elegia is our answer to a simple question: what does a dressage saddle feel like when nothing is allowed to distract the seat? Built around an ultra-narrow twist and a panel shaped for uphill movement, it places the rider motionless at the centre of the horse.
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
- Delivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton
- Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider
- Long, straight flap with a discreet knee roll supporting a quiet, elongated leg
- Grippy full-grain seat finish that stabilises the seat without restricting the pelvis
- Cut-back head plate giving generous wither freedom for uphill movers
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel |
| Panels | Wool with latex core, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Tuscan calf with English bridle skirts |
| Flap | Long dressage, external 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
Together with our exchange policy on standard specifications, you can be entirely certain before the saddle stays.
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".