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Bates Leather Cream

$34.95
$34.95
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Bates Leather Cream

Leather is a natural product and proper care is crucial to maximising the performance of your saddle as its life is reliant on maintaining a certain level of moisture in the leather. 

Your saddle should be regularly cleaned, using glycerine saddle soap and a damp cloth or sponge to remove dirt, which may otherwise scratch the surface. Cleaning should always be followed with a rich, wax-based dressing, such as Bates Leather Balsam.

Prior to riding in your new saddle, it is recommended that you liberally dress your saddle with Bates Leather Balsam, allowing it to soak in overnight. The overnight process ensures maximum penetration into the leather, helping to seal in the moisture and protect your saddle. Bates Leather Cream can also be used to replenish and rejuvenate the moisture content in your saddle, however a leather balsam penetrates deeper into the leather and offers a surface barrier, protecting against wear, water and sweat.

Apply your leather balsam or cream heavily in high wear areas, such as the top of the saddle flap where the stirrup leathers will rub. You may apply your dressing to all areas of your saddle that are not suede, including the padded inserts and girth straps. Treated in this manner, you will achieve the traditional, rich patina of aged worked leather and can expect years of excellent service from your saddle.

 
Shipping Info

Shipping & Pickup Information

Flat Rate Shipping via Post Haste (Excludes Feed):

  • North Island: $10 (1-2 working days)
  • South Island: $20 (2-3 working days)
  • Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)

Feed Shipping per bag via Post Haste:

  • Central North Island: $14 Per Bag
  • Upper North Island: $18 Per Bag
  • Lower North Island: $28 Per Bag
  • South Island: $55 Per Bag
  • Rural Surcharge: +$6 (extra time may apply)

Orders placed before 1 PM are usually shipped the same day.
Pick-up Info

Click & Collect – Tauranga Store Only
Free 24/7 pickup via our secure after-hours collection box. Please email us if you would like to collect after hours and we will send you the instructions.

Try Before You Buy – No Obligation
We carry limited stock in-store, so we encourage customers to place orders online to secure the items they’d like to try. Simply select “Pay on Pickup” at checkout, and we’ll bring the product into store for you (excludes saddles).

Once your order arrives, you’re welcome to try it on or inspect it in person. There’s absolutely no obligation to purchase—if it’s not quite right, you can leave it with us, no problem at all. If you do decide to keep it, payment can be completed in store at the time of pickup.
Returns & Exchanges

No problem! We offer 30-day returns and exchanges on items in new, resalable condition with original packaging. Returns are issued as store credit, which never expires. See our full policy.
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Bates Leather Cream