
Saddle & Tack Cleaning & Conditioning in Mid-Michigan
Tackfully Done
THE FINE PRINT
(face it... everyone has it, but at least ours is right up front)
>> Saddle cleaning typically takes 5 to 7 days, but may take longer if extensively tooled,
has additional cinches, pieces or ornamentation
>> Leather is an organic material that can permanently stain & darken due to age, environment,
sweat, body oils or dye rub from chaps or blue jeans. These stains generally are not removable
>> Please allow appropriate lead time when making arrangements to have your tack cleaned.
Some processes may require multiple applications or extended dry times
>> If you have equipment carriers, bags or cases, we do ask that you bring those when you pick up
your tack to protect your cleaned equipment
>> WE DO NOT SHIP. Client incurs all responsibility & costs for transportation, delivery or pick-up
>> We no longer accept checks, credit/debit cards , electronic or internet transfer of funds, or
any form of payment for services other than CASH
>> Tack left 30 or more days from notification of completion will be charged storage
at the rate of $3.00 per day
>> Tack left 90 days from notification of completion will be considered
abandoned & subject to forfeit under lien
After 90 days we shall assume ownership & retain the right to sell
>> We reserve the right to charge an additional "Grunge Fee" if tack requires
precleaning or debugging prior to normal cleaning
Fee will be determined by condition & size of the item
>> We are not responsible for damages to tack or reimbursement or compensation for damages to
tack other than the cost of materials and our services rendered to the item(s)
What We Do
>> Tack is inspected for wear & needed repair
>> Recommend a qualified repair facility
if needed to obtain an estimate of services
>> Removal of surface dirt & mold
>> Removal of detachable silver & hardware
>> Leather is deep cleaned with
method & product determined by color & condition of saddle
>> Minor leather scuffs assessed & corrected if possible
>> Deep conditioning hand-rubbed into leather
>> Hand buffed to appropriate finish
>> Leather will be oiled only on request
>> Suede/Roughout is cleaned & grain is lifted
>> Fleece is brushed out & cleaned
>> Clean, polish & reattach silver & hardware
>> Rigging & hardware inspected for integrity
on reassembly
>> Disclose areas of concern with pickup inspection & care plan
What We DON'T Do
>> We do NOT make repairs
>> We do NOT arrange for repairs without
client consult & approval
>> Repair costs NOT included in
cleaning & condition prices
>> We do NOT dye, redye or overdye leather
>> We do NOT lacquer/shellac leather
>> We do NOT perform extraordinary or
aggressive procedures or processes
without prior approval
>> We do NOT speed dry,
blow dry, heat or "bake" leather to
speed completion.
Tack is allowed to air dry THOROUGHLY
between every process
>> We do NOT take "shortcuts" or powerbuff
leather or silver. Every process is
hand-rubbed & buffed
>> We do NOT pick up/deliver or ship tack.