About DMK

The DMK line of saddles are a mid-range, semi-customizable, fixed-seat-and-flap saddle handmade by skilled crafts-men and -women from WOW in the UK. This means that the flaps are installed and fixed permanently to the seat/tree during manufacture and cannot be changed or adjusted after purchase. The panels of a DMK are still modular, allowing you to choose from WOW's full catalog of Panels and swap them out as needed throughout the lifetime of your horse and saddle. If you're looking to purchase a mid-range, fully-modular saddle (seat, flaps, and panels all separate), check out WOW's Standard Competitor or Signature Competitor lines.

DMK Saddles offer varying levels of customization. There are limited bells and whistles, limited seat comfort options, and a couple bling options available on each model. If you are looking for a more customizable saddle, you can Build Your Own Custom WOW Saddle, which will allow unlimited customization options for all parts of the saddle.

DMK Saddles are sold with panels upgraded to Flair for you by Delfina Saddlery. Wool, Foam, and Flair MKII panels are also available. You may order Extended Forward (+2") or Short (-1") panels, and any combination of the above is available in a BBS version, too. BBS - which stands for Big Bearing Surface - offers the largest surface area:horse contact ratio of any English saddle on the market, rivaling the surface area provided by Western saddles. The BBS Panel was developed as a solution for riders who suffer from hip and/or seat pain and riders who struggle to perform hip abduction, but they have proven to be greatly preferred by horses around the world, too. BBS Panels are a great idea if your horse has a short back, if you are ordering Short (-1") panels, if your horse suffers from back pain, or if you suffer from seat, leg or hip pain.

DMK Saddles share the same tree as traditional WOW Saddles, which offers:

• WOW's patented 'Y' Shaped Tree
• Lateral Flexibility
• Longitudinal Rigidity
• Pointless Panel System (PPS)
• Double Stirrup Bar
• Seat Bone Shims (SBS) to correct rider asymmetry
• Third stirrup placement option at the center of the tree
• Largest range of headplate sizes on the market (21 sizes)
• 3 headplate profiles to accommodate everything from rail-thin to almost completely flat
• Modular panels
• 11+ Girthing setups, including a Foregirth, Point Strap, and Back Balance Strap options

What's Included

DMK Saddles are not sold as complete saddles by WOW, but Delfina Saddlery has included the cost of panels upgraded to Flair in the list price so you can order a complete saddle, ready to ride, with less hassle.

Two headplates and a set of stirrup leathers are also included in our DMK Saddle packages.

A set of removable Under-Flap Knee-Support (UFKS, or 'Triangles') blocks are available, which are scientifically-proven to increase limb extension and flexion, and improve gait symmetry. Because every WOW Saddle is built on their ground-breaking 'Y' Tree utilizing the WOW PPS (Pointless Panel System) build, both tree points have been completely eliminated, thus allowing your horse's shoulders to rotate and swing through their full, natural range of motion, completely unimpeded. The UFKS essentially acts as an extension of the saddle's panels around the scapulae, filling up the space typically created between the rider's knee and the horse's ribs; this allows consistent, even contact down the full length of the rider's leg while still allowing free, full shoulder rotation and extension. On horses that are 'fleshier', the UFKS may be omitted entirely. They are particularly useful on slab-sided horses and horses with a more 'streamlined' build; literally bridging the gap between the rider's leg and the horse's body.

About the DMK Peak Cross-Country (XC) Saddle

The DMK Peak XC Saddle is almost identical to its sister, the DMK Peak Show Jumping Saddle, with a full, moulded-leather skirt that extends the full length of the flap and an integrated soft foam rear thigh-support system. The Frenched-leather flaps of the Peak XC are cut more forward and with a straighter bottom edge than the Peak SJ, allowing the rider to ride shorter and higher, and the lightly-padded flaps provide excellent grip to help stabilize the rider’s leg both on the flat and over fences. A magnetized dual-flap ensures the flaps always stay neat and tidy under the rider’s leg, even under the most demanding courses.

The DMK Peak XC has an unobtrusive fixed front block and a narrow seat in front of the twist with an integrated, soft, thigh-support system. This allows the rider to be positioned more forward in the saddle - as is the style in America - but still have a positive stop on the front edge. As is the case with most WOW Saddles, the built-in thigh-support system offers a simple, yet revolutionary solution to the poor leg position many riders struggle with - leg turnout. Knees or toes that point out and away from the horse results in less contact with the horse throughout the length of the leg and a less-effective leg position overall, causing the rider to ride off the back of their calf instead of the inside. By placing a soft pad behind the thigh, the leg is rotated forward and thus, against the horse. These thigh-supports are not noticeable under the leg; all you'll feel is improved contact with your horse down the inside of your leg. It offers riders one less thing to think about when tackling tough courses.

There are additional Velcro patches on the front and back sides of the flaps, as well as under the bottom flap; these allow for the addition of an Under-Flap Knee-Support (UFKS, or 'triangle' block) (+$150) Block, an Under-Flap Knee-Roll (UFKR, or 'banana' block)(+$180), and/or an Under-Flap Calf-Block (UFCB) (+$150). When using all three optional blocks in combination with the fixed front block and padded skirt, the end result is a 'secret' support system for the rider's leg, creating a pre-defined channel in which to lay the leg and lock it into the correct position. Gradual removal of these blocks over time will assist the rider in building the correct leg position. These secret blocks, in combination with the saddle's overall aesthetics, make the DMK Peak XC Saddle an excellent choice for the modern eq and medal rider.

The DMK Peak XC Saddle's flaps can be cut more forward for a long-legged rider or a rider who prefers to ride very short, or straighter for a short-legged rider or those who prefer to ride a little long. Both cuts may also be combined with an optional Long Calf-Block (LCB), which is a long, wedge-shaped external block at the back, bottom edge of the flap. WOW's LCB actually acts as a positive stop on the stirrup leather, preventing the rider from getting too far ahead of the motion.

The DMK Peak XC has the dressed-up aesthetics of modern, French-made cross-country saddles. The customization options allow you to make the saddle uniquely you. The padded, Frenched-leather flaps are crafted from veg-tanned Panel leather and provides the soft, sticky, luxe feel riders have come to expect from high-end saddles.

The DMK Peak XC Saddle is offered in full sizes from 16" (#0) - 19" (#3).

How to Order

To order, purchase this item and Delfina Saddlery will reach out to you for the additional info necessary to place your order with WOW. If you are not purchasing this saddle as a replacement for an existing WOW, be sure you've had your horse measured and fitted by a Certified WOW Saddle Fitter and be prepared to provide all necessary information to Delfina Saddlery before your order will be submitted. Please understand that all WOW Saddles are complex and unique to you and your horse - they are not mass-made, sitting on a shelf in a warehouse ready to ship tomorrow. We will need more fit information than just narrow/medium/wide like with most saddles. You must have current Saddle Gauge readings as well as numerous photos of you and your horse from various angles.

If you have not already been measured and/or had your horse fitted for a WOW Saddle by a Certified WOW Saddle Fitter, Delfina Saddlery would be happy to help. Our in-person and Virtual Fittings are available using an authentic WOW Saddle Gauge to ensure you and your horse get the perfect fit. Delfina Saddlery's Certified WOW Saddle Fitters are the first WOW Saddle Fitters in all of North America to be trained and Certified by WOW at their HQ in the UK, and our team of experts would be more than happy to help you order the saddle of your dreams. Please email us, call or text us at (310) 817-6910, or submit the form on our homepage to 'Schedule Your 110-Point Horse & Rider Saddle Fit Assessment'.

Production Lead Time

Please note, all of our WOW Saddles are made-to-order, by hand, by WOW at their World HQ in the United Kingdom. Please expect a wait time of 6 - 12 weeks for delivery, depending on current Production Lead Time. If you require your saddle be completed on a shorter timeline, or are concerned about the current PLT, please reach out to Delfina Saddlery prior to placing your order so we can find out if your request can be accommodated.

Additional Resources

Interested in purchasing a WOW Saddle or Saddle Part but don't know what your options are? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with all the options available? Our totally free Custom Options Guide includes swatches of WOW's hundreds of leather choices, all thread colors, available Litex seats and SuperCool SaddleCloths, as well as handy decorating guides to help breakdown the customizable parts of a WOW. Additionally, we've also created full catalogs of every Jumping or Dressage Saddle WOW offers. These catalogs include photos of each model, prices, as well as all available options when ordering. Be sure to download your free catalog prior to placing an order for a new WOW so you don't miss out on anything!

DMK Peak XC Saddle Options

Seat

Available Sizes

Flap Cut Options

Seat Comfort Options (PROFI + 'CCS' Comfort Standard)

Seat Main Color

Seat & Flap Facing Colors

Seat & Flap Stitch Colors

Seat Infill Colors (Deep & Flat Seats only)

Seat Infill Seaming Colors (Deep and Flat seats only) 

Seat Infill Stitch Color

Seat Infill Stitch Designs

Available Genuine Swarovski Crystal Inlays

Cantle Plate Finishes

Seat Dee Rings, Front

Seat Dee Rings, Rear

Pollies

Leather Full-Skirt

Half-Skirt Infill (All styles +$75)

Flap Length

Flap Angle

Flap Main Area Panel Leather

Flap Wear Strip Butt Leather

Flap Inner & Outer Knee Roll Leathers

Dual-Colored Block (Leg Side)

Dual-Colored Block (Front Side) (+$125)

Flap Block Color

Flap Underside Color

Flap Bling or Color Insert (requires Wear Strip) (+$100)

Flap Block Type(s)

Flap Girth Type

Included Headplate Type & Size (two included)

Panel Sizes Available

Panel Front Gussets

Panel Rear Gussets

Panel Flocking