Versailles VSD Saddle
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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
- 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 |
| Panels | Pure wool flocking, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Full-grain European calfskin |
| Flap | Semi-forward with half blocks |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 6.6 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".