Piaffe Jumping 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
The Piaffe is a close-contact saddle in the classical sense: minimal bulk, maximal feel, and craftsmanship that survives water combinations and airport handlers alike.
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
- Dual-density latex-and-wool panel absorbing landing forces
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
- Balance point calibrated on a measuring bench before dispatch
- Anatomic cutaway at the shoulder freeing the scapula at maximum bascule
- Covered calf-leather blocks, repositionable via concealed hook-and-loop plates
- Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider
Specifications
| Discipline | Jumping / Eventing |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Dual-density wool and latex |
| Leather | Full-grain Tuscan calfskin |
| Flap | Forward-cut, monoflap construction |
| Gullet widths | Fitted to your horse (MW–XW range) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 7.0 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 6–8 weeks, made to order |
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
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.
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
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.