Octavia Dressage Saddle Monoflap
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
The Octavia 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
- Ultra-narrow twist seating the rider directly over the horse's centre of motion
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Each hide vegetable-tanned for six weeks by a single family tannery
- Extended panel gusset distributing weight across the full saddle-support area
- Delivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Full-grain Tuscan calfskin |
| Flap | Long dressage, monoflap construction |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 6.8 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".