OLVENIQ Saddlery — handcrafted in the European UnionLong days, honest cattle work, show-pen precision — the Lipizza was tooled for all three, with a seat you stop thinking about after the first hour.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 Seamless deep seat construction with no pressure ridges under the rider Hand-tooled skirting leather in our quiet OLVENIQ floral pattern — decoration without excess Delivered in a cotton dust bag inside our deep-green saddle trunk carton Hand-stitched in our European atelier — eight stitches to the inch in waxed linen thread Edges skived, folded and edge-painted by hand — no raw cuts anywhere on the saddle Balance point calibrated on a measuring bench before dispatch Matching tooled fenders, jockeys and skirts cut from a single hide batch Specifications Discipline Western / Reining 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 ≈ 14.4 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, AnsweredCan I order a different leather colour or custom details?Certainly. Alternative leathers, stitching colours, welting and monogramming are available through our bespoke programme at no change to the lead time in most cases.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.The OLVENIQ PromiseOLVENIQ 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.