07/21/2026
Tiny bit of news - I’ve changed the business page name from AEH Tack Cleaning to AEH Tack Services. No major changes to the business as a whole for now, just getting ready for possible future adventures. Facebook may take a few days to swap over on posts and in Messenger, so be prepared!
✨ Tuesday two-for-one post ✨
One saddle from before the wedding, one saddle from after. The same love and attention provided to both, no matter the time.
The Devoucoux has seen the backs of many horses, carried its rider through college and life, and when she was quoted $3k minimum for a block repair…it was time to shop around for some more quotes. Fortunately, I was all game to try out my skills (and not for $3k!). I wet molded the new leather before replacing and shaping the missing foam, followed by gluing and hand stitching everything back together using color matched thread to the original. The result is a two tone vibe to tie in closer to the panel color, a new supportive block, and a deep clean to be ready to tackle the summer and beyond!
The Pessoa, on the flip side, has a different story. While its owner did all the adult life things, riding had to take a back seat for a brief moment. Now, she’s ready to be back in the saddle and needed her saddle restored after a couple of years of storage. I started with a double soap to remove any built up dirt and dust, before careful application of a little bit of oil and lots of conditioner. In return, the leather refreshed and literally blossomed back to life. A full health check revealed absolutely nothing wrong, and this saddle was returned after installing the new stirrup leathers and pads (provided by the client). Ready to begin again and carry the rider wherever she desires!
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