08/30/2026
Billet repair on an Aussie saddle. **pics at end, read full post**
This saddle has an integrated billet. The best way to fix that is take the saddle apart and replace everything - nylon and rivets too. Problem is, the cost of that repair exceeds the cost of the saddle so we look at other options.
And that was a splice. I have done several of these and not had one break yet - definitely not trying to jinx myself! lol đ€đ»đ€đ»
One I did was in the cup of the stirrup on the leather/fender. I advised against it but the client insisted I patch it. That was 7 yrs ago. Itâs still holding. The client sold the saddle and I ran into the new owner at a clinic recently and recognized the saddle. đ itâs still holding! I really didnât feel that was safe but I did it and never charged for the repair either. Iâll include pictures just for giggles. I was just starting to do a few repairs back then.
Anyway, for this saddle I increased the âweightâ (thickness) of the leather and secured it in multiple places. In the end, this billet is stronger than when it got here.
This is not a âquickâ repair but I am happy to do full repairs for anyone in need. Send me a message with pictures of your needed repair and I will be straightforward with you on if it can be repaired and what I can do.
Thank you for keeping me busy, yâall!
