Elegia Hunting Breastplate

OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union

Designed on pressure-mapping studies and finished like jewellery, the Elegia is the breastplate for horses whose saddles must not move and whose shoulders must.

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

• Anatomically curved headpiece relieving poll pressure with a soft padded contour
• Buckle guards protecting the leather at every adjustment point
• Quick-release stainless snaps rated far beyond field-use loads
• Contoured, tapering noseband padded with memory foam over softest calf lining
• Old-gold or matte stainless fittings, individually cast and polished

Specifications

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

Does it match other OLVENIQ pieces?
Yes — leathers, dyes and hardware are standardised across the collection, so bridle, breastplate and saddle age together as one set.

How should I store it?
On a shaped hook or rack in a ventilated tack room, away from direct heat. The supplied cotton bag protects the finish in transport.

The OLVENIQ Promise

From the first consultation to the day of delivery, your OLVENIQ concierge manages every detail — insured transport, professional installation where required, and a warranty that reflects our confidence in European craftsmanship.