3/4" Oiled Hermann Oak Harness Leather Caveson

Some tack you buy for looks. This caveson you buy because you're going to be in the rain, in the dust, and in the barn at six in the morning, and you want the same piece in your hands next season. The leather is Hermann Oak russet harness leather, dipped in oil and dressed with saddle butter, then hand rubbed, so it comes out of the box supple instead of stiff as a board.

At 3/4 inch wide with non-rust stainless steel hardware, it takes the daily grind of work or play without rust streaks or hardware that gives up mid-season. Handcrafted, built to be used, and easy to keep going with a little saddle butter now and then.

Highlights

• Oiled Hermann Oak russet harness leather feels broken in from day one
• Dipped in oil and dressed with saddle butter, then hand rubbed
• Non-rust stainless steel hardware holds up to weather and sweat
• 3/4 inch width suits a working bridle or training setup
• Handcrafted for tack that gets used, not just hung up

At a glance

Good to know

• Work a thin coat of saddle butter into the leather as it dries out, and wipe off sweat and dirt after a ride so the oil stays where it belongs.
• Hang it on a peg away from direct heat instead of leaving it in a hot tack room or the bed of a truck, and the leather stays supple.
• Check the hardware and keepers every few rides. A caveson takes steady pressure, so catch loose stitching before it turns into a repair.

Pick it up now and it'll be soft and settled in well before your next long ride.