NIAGARA vegetable tanned bridle reins - Radermecker - CHOCOLATE - 10cm -16mm

LEATHER FOR EQUESTRIAN TACKLE

The chocolate-colored rump leather bridle reins are made from NIAGARA leather from the Radermecker tannery. Niagara saddle leather is a 100% natural, full-grain, unpressed, uncorrected, smooth-dyed grain and flesh-colored leather. This premium leather is thoroughly nourished in a tallow bath, a traditional Radermecker tannery skill.
It is ideal for making reins for snaffles, bridles or snaffles.

Animal: Bovine
Tanning: Vegetable
Range: Horse Riding - Niagara
Color: Chocolate
Finish: Aniline and tallow
Grain: Smooth
Thickness: Between 4 and 4.5 mm
Origin: Belgium - Radermecker Tannery

Since this strap is made of unpressed, uncorrected full-grain leather, slight signs of animal life may be apparent and are not considered defects. They contribute to the authentic appearance of the leather.

Strip sold by the cut in 10 cm lengths - Guaranteed length in one piece (Maximum 10 meters)
Choose the length of your strap according to your creations.
Please note that one unit = 10 cm
For example, if you want 120 cm, you need to order 12 units, you will receive the requested quantity in one piece.

Characteristics of Niagara saddle leather:
Niagara leather is nourished by immersing it in a vat of tallow (a mixture of paraffin and beef fat), and is called "suet leather." This tallow bath gives the leather better water resistance, nourishes it over a long period, and makes it easier to cut and work. Suet leather is recommended for outdoor use.
Tallow allows for maintenance-free leather since the fat is constantly applied to the surface of the leather, giving it the necessary nourishment and an excellent patina. Thanks to this nourishment, Niagara saddle leather has advanced resistance to outdoor use, it will reject any external disturbance (water / saline environment / animal perspiration). This saddle leather is therefore suitable for intensive use and wear, such as for equestrian activities. The aniline finish allows the dyed leather to retain its natural appearance.
Embossing Niagara leather is not recommended because, with its nourishment in a grease bath, the leather will regain its natural thickness, and the embossed patterns will fade over time.

Niagara saddle leather care tips:
Thanks to the suet bath nourishment, the fat is impregnated throughout the entire thickness of the Niagara saddle leather, so there is no need for nourishment over time. Nourishment can be applied to the grain to ensure its greasy appearance or accelerate the patina of the leather. This care of the grain ensures a longer lifespan. Our Niagara saddle leather will resist humidity. Simply let it dry at room temperature for it to regain its appearance. Due to its suet bath nourishment (fats), on temperature shocks, a whitish film of rising paraffin may form. Simply rub it to make it disappear.

For more information, see the technical sheet .

Non-contractual photograph for length and width.