Sarabande Dressage Saddle
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
Developed with Grand Prix riders over three seasons, the Sarabande pairs a close, quiet seat with the structural calm of a hand-fitted tree — a dressage saddle for riders who measure success in half-halts nobody saw.
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
- V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
- Grippy full-grain seat finish that stabilises the seat without restricting the pelvis
- Stainless-steel stirrup bars, recessed and hand-polished
- Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider
- Each hide vegetable-tanned for six weeks by a single family tannery
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Tuscan calf with English bridle skirts |
| Flap | Long dressage, external blocks |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 7.1 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".