Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
- Stainless-steel stirrup bars, recessed and hand-polished
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
- Each hide vegetable-tanned for six weeks by a single family tannery
- Anatomic cutaway at the shoulder freeing the scapula at maximum bascule
- Adjustable spring-steel tree, fitted and guaranteed for ten years
Specifications
| Discipline | Show jumping |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Dual-density wool and latex |
| Leather | Grippy printed calf seat, smooth flaps |
| Flap | Forward-cut, monoflap construction |
| Gullet widths | Fitted to your horse (MW–XW range) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 7.6 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
Can the saddle be fitted to my horse?
Yes. Every purchase includes a consultation with an OLVENIQ master saddle fitter, and the wool-flocked panels and adjustable tree allow precise fitting to your horse's current shape — with re-fitting available as the horse develops.
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
OLVENIQ ownership is a long acquaintance, not a transaction: insured delivery across the EU, an extended warranty, and priority access to our fitting, refurbishment and maintenance services for the life of the piece.