Imperial Atelier Bespoke 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 Imperial Atelier commission is the top of our craft: a saddle built from a plaster-accurate template of one horse, for one rider, by one saddler, from first measurement to final polish.
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
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Full-grain Tuscan calfskin seat and flaps with English bridle-leather skirts
- Each hide vegetable-tanned for six weeks by a single family tannery
- Hand-sewn seat with no visible machine work anywhere on the saddle
- Delivered personally by the saddler who built it, with a signed build record
- Stainless-steel stirrup bars, recessed and hand-polished
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
Specifications
| Programme | Full bespoke — Atelier Edition |
| Tree | Bespoke geometry, adjustable, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Hand-flocked to plaster template |
| Leather | Client's choice incl. rare hides |
| Fittings | Three at your yard, EU-wide |
| Monogram | Hand-set, included |
| Weight | ≈ 7.0 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 10–14 weeks, fully bespoke |
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
What warranty applies?
The tree carries a 10-year warranty, leather and workmanship 5 years, subject to normal care — the longest cover we know of in the industry.
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".
The OLVENIQ Promise
Every OLVENIQ piece is covered by our house guarantee, dispatched with insured white-glove delivery across the European Union, and supported by a dedicated concierge who remains at your service long after the purchase. We believe the finest equestrian equipment deserves the finest aftercare.