Decent inexpensive stirrup leathers?

[RolyPolyPony]

After way too many years of not riding, I am finally starting up again! And my new lesson barn will let me use my saddle (provided it fits the schoolie okay, of course)! However, somewhere along the line my leathers vanished, and I'm in sticker shock over the cost of the leathers I've seen! But a bit way of buying $30 leathers when the majority are $100+! So I'm wondering if anyone has any recs for less expensive leathers. I'm currently eyeing the SmartPak brand lined ones...

Thanks! :)

[shakeytails]

These are very nice English-made leathers if they'll match your saddle- http://www.fennells.com/store/products.asp?h1=273&i=159&buy=273&Table=Products&css=&i1=Horse+Equipment&r1=154&i2=Saddles%2C+Accessories+and+Fittings&r2=159&i3=&r3=265&sdk=Stirrup+Irons%2C+Leathers+and+Pads

[Brown Horse]

My internet is acting up and I've tried a hundred times to post about Gary Mundy...I recently got some leathers from him and only have good things to say. He has a lot of options so you can get exactly what you want. High quality product and fantastic service...highly recommended. I think his prices start at $45 (really great price for what you get).
Contact info:
gleather@rtccom.net

[RolyPolyPony]

Thanks for the recs! I'll look into those both :)

[onelanerode]

Another vote for Gary. His work is fantastic. I expect the leathers I got from him will outlive me, lol. :)

[Liberty]

Gary's leathers have been discussed here several times (ALL good!), and he, himself, has also posted here. If you search on "Mundy", you'll probably find those discussions.

Suffice it to say, though, I'm another of Gary's very satisfied customers. Fantastic leather, worksmanship, and very reasonable prices. He goes the distance, and then some. :yes:

[RolyPolyPony]

Ok, just sent an email off to Mr. Mundy - after reading through previous threads about him, how could I resist? :) Thanks, all!

[ChocoMare]

Ok, just sent an email off to Mr. Mundy - after reading through previous threads about him, how could I resist? :) Thanks, all!

Good! You will not be disappointed. :D

You have done well Grasshopper :winkgrin: :lol:

[HenryisBlaisin']

I use Dover's ultimate adjust children's leathers. The adult length are expensive, children's were about $20 and I bought them 5 or 6 years ago . I'm average height and they are nowhere near too short for me. They have stretched some, but are still in great shape, and are narrower than regular leathers, which I think looks nice.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=KC%2D0627&qs=1 Here is the link. if you use that item #, they are $19.95-GREAT quality for that price!

[jen-s]

Another vote for Gary Mundy! Glad to hear that you emailed him. You absolutely won't be disappointed. :)

[BAC]

I was going to suggest Gary Mundy but everyone else beat me to it. ;)

[perpetual_novice]

Has anyone mentioned Gary Mundy yet? :D :D :D

(Really -- excellent workmanship and reasonable price)

[RolyPolyPony]

One quick question for those who have gotten leathers from Gary Mundy - smooth side out or rough side out?! So many choices!! ;)

Thanks!

[Brown Horse]

Rough side out - I didn't know what he was talking about (and thought surely I want the smooth side out...) but he assured me that rough side out is the "normal" way aka the way most leathers are made.

[Across Sicily]

GARY MUNDY!!! I just got my leathers from him yesterday and OMG they are BEAUTIFUL. I am in love.

[BigHorseLittleHorse]

I use Dover's ultimate adjust children's leathers. The adult length are expensive, children's were about $20 and I bought them 5 or 6 years ago . I'm average height and they are nowhere near too short for me. They have stretched some, but are still in great shape, and are narrower than regular leathers, which I think looks nice.

http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=KC%2D0627&qs=1 Here is the link. if you use that item #, they are $19.95-GREAT quality for that price!

I was just looking at these the other day, because I'm short and need the 48" leathers :) But I didn't like the fact that they were only 3/4" wide, and I figured they'd stretch a lot ... anyone know of any other disadvantages to the narrower leathers?

[BAC]

I was just looking at these the other day, because I'm short and need the 48" leathers :) But I didn't like the fact that they were only 3/4" wide, and I figured they'd stretch a lot ... anyone know of any other disadvantages to the narrower leathers?


I don't know why you would even want the wider leathers, aside from being "out of fashion" if that bothers you, the narrower ones are more comfortable IMO. I loaned a pair to a friend of mine and she immediately went out and bought her own, she said she never realized how much "bulk" the 1" leathers were under her leg and she would never go back. Mine are nylon lined so they don't stretch at all, another benefit.

[vxf111]

Gary's leathers are one of the ONLY things that the entire board agrees on... GOOD STUFF!

If everyone on COTH likes something, that means it's pretty much perfect. :)