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A leather saddle awaiting restoration

Saddlery & Equestrian.

Saddles, bridles and tack — assessed and restored by people who understand what the leather has to withstand.

The work

What the bench offers.

Stitching & restitching

Seams, billets and stress points restitched

Quoted on assessment

Buckle & fitting replacement

Hardware and fittings replaced to match

Quoted on assessment

Conditioning & waterproofing

Cleaned, conditioned and treated for use

Quoted on assessment

Assessment for specialist work

Structural or safety-critical repairs assessed and, where outside our bench, referred on

Quoted on assessment

Every repair is quoted after assessment and agreed before any work begins.

Saddlery and equestrian tack repair in Banstead, Surrey — and by post, UK-wide.

Tack takes real load, so stitching, billets and fittings are assessed for safety as well as appearance before any repair is agreed.

Where a repair is structural or safety-critical and outside what we can properly stand behind, we will say so plainly rather than take it on.

If you are not near our Banstead workshop, start with an assessment. Once we have reviewed your item, we will explain the next steps for sending it to the studio. Nothing is done without your agreement.

Common problems

  • · Worn or frayed stitching
  • · Stretched or cracked leather
  • · Worn billets and fittings

Materials

  • · Saddle and bridle leather
  • · Stitching thread
  • · Buckles and metal fittings

Care between repairs

Clean and condition after use, and check stitching and fittings regularly rather than waiting for a failure.

How it works

  1. 01

    Tell us what needs attention

  2. 02

    Expert assessment

  3. 03

    Repair / restoration

  4. 04

    Quality inspection

  5. 05

    Returned ready for another chapter

Ready when you are.

Not sure what your item needs? Explore Repair Atlas.

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