Palatine Reining Saddle
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Long days, honest cattle work, show-pen precision — the Palatine was tooled for all three, with a seat you stop thinking about after the first hour.
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
- 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
- Adjustable spring-steel tree, fitted and guaranteed for ten years
- Bullhide-covered wood tree, guaranteed for ten years of working use
- Stainless-steel stirrup bars, recessed and hand-polished
- Rough-out fenders pre-turned over a bench bar — no break-in twisting required
- Delivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton
Specifications
| Discipline | Western / Reining |
| Tree | Bullhide-covered wood, 10-year warranty |
| Rigging | In-skirt stainless, 7/8 position |
| Leather | 13/15 oz skirting, hand-tooled |
| Cantle | Cheyenne roll |
| Hardware | Stainless with old-gold conchos |
| Weight | ≈ 14 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 8–10 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
Can I order a different leather colour or custom details?
Certainly. Alternative leathers, stitching colours, welting and monogramming are available through our bespoke programme at no change to the lead time in most cases.
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.
The OLVENIQ Promise
OLVENIQ stands behind each piece that leaves our atelier: an extended house warranty, fully insured delivery to your yard, and a personal concierge for fitting, installation and care questions. Quiet, attentive service is part of the product.