
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
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>> 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
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>> Please allow appropriate lead time when making arrangements to have your tack cleaned.
Some processes may require multiple applications or extended dry times
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>> 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
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>> WE DO NOT SHIP. Client incurs all responsibility & costs for transportation, delivery or pick-up
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>> We no longer accept checks, credit/debit cards , electronic or internet transfer of funds, or
any form of payment for services other than CASH
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>> Tack left 30 or more days from notification of completion will be charged storage
at the rate of $3.00 per day
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>> 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
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>> 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
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>> 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)
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What We Do
>> Tack is inspected for wear & needed repair
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>> Recommend a qualified repair facility
if needed to obtain an estimate of services
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>> Removal of surface dirt & mold
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>> Removal of detachable silver & hardware
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>> Leather is deep cleaned with
method & product determined by color & condition of saddle
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>> Minor leather scuffs assessed & corrected if possible
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>> Deep conditioning hand-rubbed into leather
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>> Hand buffed to appropriate finish
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>> Leather will be oiled only on request
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>> Suede/Roughout is cleaned & grain is lifted
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>> Fleece is brushed out & cleaned
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>> Clean, polish & reattach silver & hardware
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>> Rigging & hardware inspected for integrity
on reassembly
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>> Disclose areas of concern with pickup inspection & care plan
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What We DON'T Do
​>> We do NOT make repairs
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>> We do NOT arrange for repairs without
client consult & approval
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>> Repair costs NOT included in
cleaning & condition prices
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>> We do NOT dye, redye or overdye leather
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>> We do NOT lacquer/shellac leather
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>> We do NOT perform extraordinary or
aggressive procedures or processes
without prior approval
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>> We do NOT speed dry,
blow dry, heat or "bake" leather to
speed completion.
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Tack is allowed to air dry THOROUGHLY
between every process
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>> 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.