Zafiro Dressage Saddle Monoflap
Made to order — atelier lead time appliesTax included where applicable. Insured delivery arranged by your concierge.
OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European Union
The Zafiro is our answer to a simple question: what does a dressage saddle feel like when nothing is allowed to distract the seat? Built around an ultra-narrow twist and a panel shaped for uphill movement, it places the rider motionless at the centre of the horse.
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
- Stainless-steel stirrup bars, recessed and hand-polished
- Balance point calibrated on a measuring bench before dispatch
- Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread
- Adjustable spring-steel tree, fitted and guaranteed for ten years
- Grippy full-grain seat finish that stabilises the seat without restricting the pelvis
- Cut-back head plate giving generous wither freedom for uphill movers
Specifications
| Discipline | Dressage |
| Tree | Adjustable spring-steel, 10-year warranty |
| Panels | Wool with latex core, hand-shaped |
| Leather | Full-grain Tuscan calfskin |
| Flap | Long dressage, monoflap construction |
| Gullet widths | Fitted to your horse (MW–XW range) |
| Hardware | Stainless steel, old-gold detailing |
| Weight | ≈ 7.5 kg kg |
| Made in | European Union — OLVENIQ atelier |
| Lead time | 6–8 weeks, made to order |
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".
Can the saddle be fitted to my horse?
Yes. Every purchase includes a consultation with an OLVENIQ master saddle fitter, and the wool-flocked panels and adjustable tree allow precise fitting to your horse's current shape — with re-fitting available as the horse develops.
The OLVENIQ Promise
OLVENIQ ownership is a long acquaintance, not a transaction: insured delivery across the EU, an extended warranty, and priority access to our fitting, refurbishment and maintenance services for the life of the piece.