Versailles VSD Saddle
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
The Versailles is for the rider whose week holds everything: schooling on Tuesday, a forest hack on Thursday, a clear-round Sunday. One saddle, honestly made, comfortable everywhere.
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
- Full-grain Tuscan calfskin seat and flaps with English bridle-leather skirts
- Semi-forward flap suiting a versatile leg position across disciplines
- Balance point calibrated on a measuring bench before dispatch
- Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle
- Balanced medium-deep seat comfortable from flatwork to small fences and hacking
- All-round panel profile fitting a wide range of sport-horse backs
Specifications
| Discipline | All-purpose / VSD |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Full-grain European calfskin |
| Flap | Semi-forward with half blocks |
| Gullet widths | Fitted to your horse (MW–XW range) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 6.6 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 6–8 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
What is the delivery time?
Each saddle is made to order in our European atelier. Standard lead time is 6–8 weeks; a priority service is available on request through your concierge.
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".
The OLVENIQ Promise
Every OLVENIQ piece is covered by our house guarantee, dispatched with insured white-glove delivery across the European Union, and supported by a dedicated concierge who remains at your service long after the purchase. We believe the finest equestrian equipment deserves the finest aftercare.