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. 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 included, 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 UFKB 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 promoting free, full shoulder rotation and extension. On horses that are 'fleshier', the UFKB 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 Classic Jumping Saddle

The DMK Classic Jumping Saddle has a moveable front block of your choice, and a narrow seat in front of the twist. This allows the rider to be positioned more forward in the saddle as is the style in America. This is a dual-flap saddle that allows for either short or long billets. The Velcro knee blocks give plenty of options for placement, giving you the option to have a strong stop to your knee/thigh or minimal blocks if you prefer to ride more 'dynamically'. There is additional Velcro under the top flap along the back edge for a calf block, if required (purchased separately).

The DMK Classic Jump has the clean, simple aesthetics of the late 20th-century American hunter/jumper scene. Its tidy appearance and minimal presence helps the saddle to 'disappear' into the background; allowing the rider and their equitation to shine instead of the make of their saddle.

The DMK Classic Jumping 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 Classic Jumping Saddle Options

Seat

Available Sizes

Seat Comfort Options ('CCS' Comfort Standard)

Seat Main Color

Seat & Flap Facing Colors

Seat & Facing Stitch Colors

Seat Infill Colors

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

Flap Angle

Flap Main Area Panel Leather

Flap Main Area Butt Leather

Flap Knee Roll Color

Dual-Colored Block (Leg Side)

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

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