HARNESS & SADDLERY

A. Saddle Skirting B. Harness C. Latigo D. Carving & Tooling E. Sole Bellies

SADDLE SKIRTING

Saddle skirting is a heavier vegetable tanned leather ideal for saddle making. Natural dyed with no topcoat and can be custom dyed as needed. Adaptable for tooling and carving.
Thickness: 12-15 oz. (4.8-6.0 mm)
Natural Russet #1 Grade (LEA SA1)

HARNESS LEATHER

Harness Leather is hot stuffed with oils and waxes to impart a firm, tough and water resistant leather for the outdoor requirement of horse harnesses.
Half hides: 21-26 ft.
Colors: Black and Brown
Thickness: Light 9-11 oz. (LEA Z1A), Medium 11-13 oz. (LEA Z2A), Heavy 13-15 oz. (LEA Z3A)

LATIGO

Although not a vegetable tanned leather, Latigo can be used in harness and saddlery applications. Latigo is chrome tanned but is hot stuffed with waxes and oils to give it a very soft center for easy cutting into straps. The finish is pigmented and topped with a good wear resistant top coating.
Thickness: 7-8 oz. (2.8-3.2 mm)
Hides approx. 21-24 sq. ft.
Colors: Black, Medium Brown (LEA L3A)

CARVING & TOOLING

Carving is used in orthopedic and prosthetic applications, as well as carving, stamping and case making. Ideal for tooling belts and rifle cases. Natural dyed with no topcoat and can be custom dyed as needed.
Thickness: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 oz.
Half hides approx. 20-24 sq. ft.
Colors: Natural Russet (LEA E3A)

SOLE BELLIES

Sole Bellies are an economical alternative for small handicraft projects.
Approx. 3-5 ft x 4” wide
Thickness: 5-6 oz. (2-2.5 mm)
Colors: Black, Natural (SOL S2A)

English Bridle is a drum-dyed stuffed leather with an extra top dressing for resistance to wear. It is ideally suited for high quality harness and horse related products as well as belts.
Thickness: 10-12 oz. (4.0-4.8 mm)
Hides average 20-24 sq. ft.
Colors: Black, Brown (LEA B3B)