Luscious Leather

11/08/2026

This week I am refreshing this antique Abbott Buggy which is in its original condition.
This horse (Isle of Amoretta) and buggy combo will be partaking in a drive from Marundah to Barellan for the Good Ol Days Festival first weekend of October. It's a 130km trip but this buggy will only do about 1/3 of that as I don't want to jeopardise it's integrity
So ...I don't want to make anything look new as it's classic the way it is. There are some horrible amateur lines on the black metalwork so I will give the metalwork a fresh coat of black and lightly sand the lacquered timber and feed it with turps and linseed oil.
Pictured here is the swingle bar swivel.. it's called a 'Cup and Saucer' thanks to John Baird who just messaged me it's name... it's a piece of art I think! The groove just needs fresh grease and it's in A1 condition.
In the pictures you can see the removal of the shafts leathers. Unfortunately they were rotten so I will be making new 'Luscious Leather' sleeves to slide on. These will be minutely undersized then wetted and pulled on to fit. The drying shrinks the leather to a firm fit for another 120yrs I hope.😍
I will post more updates as I proceed.

07/07/2026

HORSEY TIPS.. FLY MASKS...

06/07/2026

05/07/2026

Another beauty to start the week.. Rennie's 4th birthday pressy.... waterproof, cosy and high viz!!

03/07/2026

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

WOW.. so pleased with this customised rug for this Clydie Gypsy cross!!
Both the quality of my workmanship and the fit and shape is very rewarding.

17/06/2026

This week's BARGAIN
4' Kersey wool lined cotton rug.
Shaped buttocks and room over point of shoulder.
This is a quality rug.. new.. usually $230.. up for grabs for $140

17/06/2026

New Rug
Suit 6'3 Clydie Cross or short backed Clydie or a very chunky type!!.
Half wool lined cotton rug with well shaped buttock and rump. Deep drop and satin shoulders.
Pictured here over the top of my mare in her canvas rug. She takes a 6'3.
$260 plus freight $22

16/06/2026

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
We nailed it!! This customised 6' rug is modelled by 34yo Isle of Salsbury, designed to suit another senior high withered warmblood.
Features are - clearance over the wither with the weight of the rug taken over the back not the wither
- clearance over point of shoulder and the neckline sitting like a garland rather than being pulled back across the chest
- HALF kersey wool lined.. still plenty cosy enough yet allows the flank and girth areas to self regulate on those warmer days
- no need for a tail flap as the buttock area is shaped

We don't usually make wool lined canvas rugs however this is a special order this week.

13/06/2026

GUN SLIPS by ROO GEAR
Australian Canvas outer with pure Wool lining.
Top entry for convenience in the field with sealed fold-over quick closure and quick release clip.There is a handy tab on each side to store a rag for that quick wipe over before storing the gun; and a Dee at the end for hanging in storage.
These covers are both pleasing on the eye as well as tough and durable.
Available in Sand or Antelope Brown. $145
Hand Made in Victoria, Australia.
Contact by pm / 0438262509 / [email protected].
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13/06/2026

Our new brand is on the market!!
Australian Made.