Hanover 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
The Hanover 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
- Stainless-steel stirrup bars, recessed and hand-polished
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
- Wool-flocked panels shaped on the bench, allowing millimetre-precise fitting and future adjustment
- Long, straight flap with a discreet knee roll supporting a quiet, elongated leg
- External thigh blocks in moulded memory foam, repositionable by your fitter
- Adjustable spring-steel tree, fitted and guaranteed for ten years
- Cut-back head plate giving generous wither freedom for uphill movers
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Wool with latex core, 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 | ≈ 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
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".
Can I order a different leather colour or custom details?
Certainly. Alternative leathers, stitching colours, welting and monogramming are available through our bespoke programme at no change to the lead time in most cases.
The OLVENIQ Promise
OLVENIQ ownership is a long acquaintance, not a transaction: insured delivery across the EU, an extended warranty, and priority access to our fitting, refurbishment and maintenance services for the life of the piece.