Versailles Grand Prix Dressage Saddle
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OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
The Versailles belongs to our dressage line, where every gram of leather serves the connection between seat and back. It is a saddle designed to disappear, leaving only the conversation.
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
- Signature old-gold nameplate, individually numbered
- Full-grain Tuscan calfskin seat and flaps with English bridle-leather skirts
- Wool-flocked panels shaped on the bench, allowing millimetre-precise fitting and future adjustment
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel |
| Panels | Wool with latex core, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Tuscan calf with English bridle skirts |
| Flap | Long dressage, external blocks |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 7.5 kg |
| Made in | European Union |
| Lead time | 6–8 weeks |
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
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".