Imperial All-Purpose Saddle
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Versatility is usually a compromise; in the Imperial it is a specification. A balanced seat, a semi-forward flap and hand-flocked panels make it the one saddle a serious amateur actually needs.
Cut, skived, stitched and edge-painted entirely by hand in our European atelier, this piece uses saddlery techniques measured in hours, not minutes: eight stitches to the inch, linen thread drawn through beeswax, edges sealed and polished until they feel like glass.
Design & Craftsmanship
- Softer half-blocks giving guidance without dictating the position
- Semi-forward flap suiting a versatile leg position across disciplines
- All-round panel profile fitting a wide range of sport-horse backs
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
- Full-grain Tuscan calfskin seat and flaps with English bridle-leather skirts
Specifications
| Discipline | All-purpose / VSD |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Full-grain European calfskin |
| Flap | Semi-forward with half blocks |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 6.7 kg |
| Made in | European Union |
| Lead time | 6–8 weeks |
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
Can I order a different leather colour or custom details?
Certainly.