Orion Dressage Saddle Monoflap
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Some saddles hold the rider; the Orion listens to them. Cut long and clean in Tuscan calf, flocked by hand, balanced on the bench — it is dressage equipment at its most distilled.
We work exclusively with full-grain European calfskin and English bridle butts, tanned slowly with oak and mimosa bark. Each hide is rested, stuffed with tallow and waxes, then burnished by hand — a rhythm of work unchanged for a century, and the reason OLVENIQ leather ages into character rather than wear.
Design & Craftsmanship
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Cut-back head plate giving generous wither freedom for uphill movers
- Balance point calibrated on a measuring bench before dispatch
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
- Grippy full-grain seat finish that stabilises the seat without restricting the pelvis
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Full-grain Tuscan calfskin |
| Flap | Long dressage, monoflap construction |
| Gullet widths | Fitted to your horse (MW–XW range) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 7.2 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
Is a trial period offered?
We arrange a professional fitting appointment with test rides. Together with our exchange policy on standard specifications, you can be entirely certain before the saddle stays.
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.
The OLVENIQ Promise
From the first consultation to the day of delivery, your OLVENIQ concierge manages every detail — insured transport, professional installation where required, and a warranty that reflects our confidence in European craftsmanship.