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 Show Jumping Mono-Flap Saddle

Straight-Cut, -2" length, +Calf-Block Flap

The DMK Show Jumping Mono-Flap is designed with an ergonomically-shaped fixed long knee block with plush padding to support the thigh and knee without restricting the rider in the saddle. The mono-flap allows closer contact, and an optional stirrup-stabilizer block supports the lower leg over the largest of fences.

This saddle's pre-set flap cut, length, and calf-block (CB) option was determined after these options became WOW's best-selling Jump Saddle across Europe. The straight-cut flap is excellent for both short riders and long-legged riders who prefer to ride a little long, as is the style in European Show Jumping. Combined with the -2" flap length and mono-flap design, the rider's lower leg has exceptional contact with the horse. The Calf-Block acts as a positive stop to the rider's lower leg and helps to keep the lower leg in the correct position, even in the air.

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 SJ Mono-Flap Saddle an excellent choice for the modern show jumper.

The DMK SJ Mono-Flap Saddle can be built with a specialty Litex seat. Litex is a lightweight, 3D, antibacterial, spacer fabric developed by WOW's creator. Litex is designed to place a layer of air between two surfaces: in this case, the saddle and the rider. The space the fabric provides allows sweat to wick away and evaporate, keeping your seat cool and dry in hot weather, or warm and dry in cold weather. This layer of air also adds a bit of shock absorption between the two surfaces it’s placed between. Litex is easily cleaned with just a hose; only an occasional need for machine washing. The fabric can be immediately dried out simply by giving it a good shake, meaning you can wash it off and immediately re-use it. Litex seats are significantly lighter than Panel (thick calfskin) leather seats. WOW’s with a Litex seat are covered in a strong Velcro, with the Litex seat attaching over it; that means you can quickly and easily remove your saddle’s seat covering, clean it off, and re-attach it within minutes. A dream for riders needing to swap out colors as they change disciplines or Eventing phases, lesson students can pick their favorite color, or trainers can color-code a saddle for each horse.

The DMK SJ Mono-Flap has the dressed-up aesthetics of modern, French-made close-contact 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 SJ Mono-Flap 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 Show Jumping Mono-Flap Saddle Options

Seat

Available Sizes

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

Seat Main Color

Saddle Facing Colors

Saddle Stitch Colors

Seat Infill Colors (Deep & Flat Seats only)

Seat Infill Seaming Colors

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 Half-Skirt

Half-Skirt Infill (All styles +$75)

Flap Length Options

Flap Cut Options

Flap Angle Options

Flap Main Area Panel Leather

Flap Wear Strip Butt Leather

Flap Body Leathers

Flap Block Leather (Leg Side)

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

Flap Block Color

Flap Underside Color

Flap Insert

Flap Block Type(s)

Flap Girth Type

Included Headplate Type & Size (two included)

Panel Sizes Available

Panel Front Gussets

Panel Rear Gussets

Panel Flocking