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lucyellisleatherwork

Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddler offering high quality hand made leatherwork, bespoke work, adjustments and repairs.

Lucy Ellis Leatherwork
*Tool Tuesday* A little bit different today but I *Tool Tuesday* A little bit different today but I still consider this a tool as leather-care is important. After a reel I made recently lots of you have been asking about what I recommend to use for leathercare. Personally I like a beeswax based balm but everyone has their personal preferences. I use the one made by @sedgwick_leather because I also use a lot of their leather. I’ve had this tub for about 6 years and I’ve only used half of it, proof that a little bit goes a long way! There are lots of products out there available. Please also remember that different types of leather may prefer different treatments so if in doubt it’s best to ask the manufacturer!
People are often a bit confused about my measuring People are often a bit confused about my measuring system. This is because I never use the standard pony, cob and full but measure everything individually in inches. One reason for this is that I am yet to meet a horse that perfectly fits one of these sizes. You may have a horse that fits a full sized headpiece, but does it fit the noseband? In addition to this, there is actually no consistency across brands when it comes to these sizes (ladies I’m sure you can all relate when trying to buy clothes!) If you asked me to make a “full size” Hunter bridle I honestly wouldn’t know what size that is. I could make a few estimates but I would literally have to Google the measurements and I’d be met with multiple different options. I’ve actually written a whole blog on this topic so I’ll stop boring you with my ramblings and if you’d like to read more go to lucyellisleatherwork.co.uk and click blog.
For those of you who saw my reel earlier this week For those of you who saw my reel earlier this week, here is some proof that a little bit of balm goes a long way. The headcollar has been stored for a few years right next to a radiator (not good!) Not only had it become quite dry but had a few scuffs and scratches. As you can see the balm has restored some life into the leather as well as reducing the appearance of the scratches. The old saddle has been in a shed for countless years but it’s been made from some nice quality leather, that really appreciated a good feeding. Proof that if you buy quality products AND take good care of them they really will last!
It’s just over a week until Father’s Day, not It’s just over a week until Father’s Day, not sure what to get your dad or father figure? How about a custom keyring, stamped with anything you like? Or maybe a belt? Or maybe you’re not sure what to get, I do vouchers! Also, I’ve got a special deal, free first class postage on any item. Only available to the first 10 people that use the code FATHERSDAY at checkout so hurry!
Bit of a throwback here but I never uploaded a pho Bit of a throwback here but I never uploaded a photo when I made this bridle last year! (Second picture is the previous bridle for comparison.) This is Jazz, a Welsh x Hackney so as you can imagine, quite sharp and sensitive. I wanted to make sure he was really comfortable, but still maintain the traditional simple style his owners like. Using a slightly more modern headpiece set up I was able to set up the cheekpieces to sit much more neatly on his face. I also brought the buckles down away from his TMJ, added some length to the browband and did some shaping on the headpiece all to help reduce bulk around sensitive areas.
A week on from the Hertfordshire County horse show A week on from the Hertfordshire County horse show and I’m feeling generous... I know that some of you may be regretting not making the most of my offer and some of you may not have been able to make it to the show? So...if you got over to the shop on my website, you’ll find a sale. In that sale are all the belts I had at the show with 20% off. I’ve also put up some dog leads at 15% off and some of the bargain basket items are in there too. This sale will be live for this weekend only so you’ve got until Sunday to grab yourself a bargain! Those of you who subscribe to my mailing list will have also received an exclusive code for an extra treat! Now you can’t say I don’t ever treat you! 😉💁‍♀️ *Please be aware, I don’t currently take payments through the website so after checking out you will be emailed regarding payment. If payment is not received within a week your order will be cancelled.
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