Vivanta Hunting Breastplate

OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union

Designed on pressure-mapping studies and finished like jewellery, the Vivanta is the breastplate for horses whose saddles must not move and whose shoulders must.

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

• Sheepskin-lined wither and chest pads, removable for cleaning
• Elasticated inserts at every attachment, sheathed in rolled calf
• Five-point anatomical cut spreading pressure across the chest, never the shoulder
• Contoured, tapering noseband padded with memory foam over softest calf lining
• Browband finished with our discreet signature gold pin-line

Specifications

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

Does it match other OLVENIQ pieces?
Yes — leathers, dyes and hardware are standardised across the collection, so bridle, breastplate and saddle age together as one set.

Which size should I choose?
Cob suits most smaller-framed horses and large ponies; Full fits the majority of warmbloods. Detailed measuring charts are included on this page, and our fitters are happy to confirm from photographs.