Hanover Dressage Saddle
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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
- 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 | ≈ 6.9 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
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.