Omani
Features and options
100% wool-flocked
Equipped with TreeClix as standard, allowing the tree width to be precisely adjusted
A wide gullet for your horse for optimal freedom of movement
Choice of various panel designs for maximum balance and comfort
Various girth strap positions
Choice of various versions for the rider
The Empire Omani was developed for horses with average to high withers and offers the rider a deep, soft seat.
Perfect fit for medium to high withers
The Empire Omani is specially designed for horses with medium to high withers and a wide spine. The saddle tree is tailored to this anatomy, providing optimal shoulder freedom and comfort during every movement.
The wool-flocked panels are designed for even pressure distribution and have a wide gullet with space for the spine. This keeps the saddle perfectly in place and allows the horse to move as optimally as possible. And by means of the TreeClix system, the tree width can be adjusted in increments of 5 mm.
1 Model. 3 Versions
Choose the version that suits you best. The model and seat remain the same; you choose the flaps and knee rolls that match your preference.
The accessible version with a double flap and interchangeable knee rolls, allowing you to easily adjust the support to your preference.
- Twinflap
- Interchangeable knee rolls
- 17" to 18"
A monoflap for a refined close-contact feel, with an extra soft knee roll on the flap.
- Monoflap
- Soft knee roll on the flap
- 16.5" to 18.5"
- Position and length of the flap as desired
- Luxury finish of your choice
Our most refined version: a monoflap with a fully integrated knee roll for a sleek, elegant silhouette and maximum contact.
- Monoflap
- Soft integrated knee roll
- 16.5" to 18.5"
- Position and length of the flap as desired
- Luxury finish of your choice
What our customers say
For the past five years I have been riding several horses on Empire saddles: William, Grace Jones, Habakuk and also my wonder mare Kenzie have been fitted with an Omani through Akash Saddlery. Of course with "TreeClix inside! Quite a few of my students now also ride an Empire saddle.
The Omani is not only a very nice saddle to look at, but gives me support where needed without being coercive. It has a deep seat, the monoflap gives a nice close contact feel, and the rockers leave my knees free, allowing me to ride with a long, relaxed leg.
Because of the placed placed under the frame of the saddle with a wide saddle rail, my horses have a lot of freedom of movement in the topline. The built-in TreeClix system ensures optimal positioning and can be easily adjusted at every stage of training.
I have owned and tried many different saddles in my 40-year career; however, thanks to the unfailing service and care of Akash Saddlery and Jolanda van der Leeden, I am now very attached to my Empire saddles! And - more importantly - so did my horses!
I have been riding Empire for over 6 years now. For my short legs, it was difficult to find a well-fitting saddle. I certainly found that in Empire. It offers me an incredible amount of comfort, allowing me to work even better with my aids.
Thanks to Jolanda's expertise and the built-in TreeClix system, I can customize different saddles for the many training horses I have. I wouldn't want anything else. Both for myself and for the horses.
I always assume that a horse is not just "naughty" and I think it is very important to listen to what a horse is "telling" you.
Over the years, I have discovered that a well-fitting saddle can prevent many problems for both horse and rider. And that is exactly what I think is the strength of Empire! So much thought and testing went into it.... It is also important that they remain open to discussion to make any adjustments to get the best out of horse and rider.
The Empire Omani made me feel like I could sit in the saddle and let my horse, Diva, perform naturally with a top-notch feel. She has stopped grinding her teeth and she puts her hind leg further under, which makes for a better connection from back to front. This makes her flying canter changes almost effortless and she makes far fewer mistakes. So: happy horse = happy rider.
I got in touch with Jolanda in 2022 because I sometimes got stuck in training with my horses but could not always find the problem. Jolanda has helped me and my horses tremendously with Empire's fine saddles and the super system "TreeClix". After our saddle fit appointments, I often laughingly say "I can't train against this!". Small changes do so much. And my horses are so much better developed in the topline. And also importantly, never sensitive again! This just makes me super happy as a rider.
