OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European UnionBuilt bench-by-bench like the great Texan saddles but finished with European restraint, the Elbe is working western equipment for owners who notice edges and stitching.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 Delivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton Cheyenne-roll cantle and deep pocketed seat for long, secure hours Adjustable spring-steel tree, fitted and guaranteed for ten years V-system billets in English bridle butt for an even, stable girthing line Hand-tooled skirting leather in our quiet OLVENIQ floral pattern — decoration without excess Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle Matching tooled fenders, jockeys and skirts cut from a single hide batch Specifications Discipline Western / all-round Tree Bullhide-covered wood, 10-year warranty Rigging In-skirt stainless, 7/8 position Leather 13/15 oz skirting, hand-tooled Cantle Cheyenne roll Hardware Stainless with old-gold conchos Weight ≈ 12.8 kg kg Made in European Union — OLVENIQ atelier Lead time 8–10 weeks, made to order CareWipe 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, AnsweredWhat warranty applies?The tree carries a 10-year warranty, leather and workmanship 5 years, subject to normal care — the longest cover we know of in the industry.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 PromiseOLVENIQ stands behind each piece that leaves our atelier: an extended house warranty, fully insured delivery to your yard, and a personal concierge for fitting, installation and care questions. Quiet, attentive service is part of the product.