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Bates Leather Balsam

Bates Leather Balsam

$17.99 USD
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We love Bates leather balsam because it will help protect your tack by creating a wax barrier.
Proper care is crucial to maximizing the performance of your Bates saddle as its life is reliant on maintaining a certain level of moisture in the leather. Your saddle should be regularly cleaned, using glycerin 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. We do not recommend the use of oil on your saddle. 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 including the padded inserts and girth/billet 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
  • 90g size
  • Wax based
  • Ensures correct level of moisture
  • Will create barrier with regular use against water and wear

    Shipping and Returns

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    Expedited Shipping Cut Off Is 12 p.m. EST.  Weekend delivery is not guaranteed on expedited orders due to courier geographic restrictions. If you require Saturday delivery, please call us and inquire if services are available in  your area. 

         Orders qualifying for free shipping are sent regular ground and are not guaranteed for holiday delivery. 

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    Customerservice@farmhousetack.com
    864-457-2079

    Return Policy

    -You may return most new, unused & unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.  Items must be returned to us in new condition, this includes the products original packaging. Custom pieces, treats, oral supplements & bits are not refundable. 

    -A 15% restocking / open box fee will apply to all products returned with damaged or defaced manufacturer packaging. To avoid this fee, please put all returns or exchanges in appropriate packing materials such as a separate box or shipping bag. Items returned to us with shipping labels, tape, hand writing on the manufacturer's box will be automatically subject to the 15% open box / restocking fee. 

    -Items qualifying for free shipping which are returned will have shipping costs deducted from the refund. 

    -Shipping charges are non refundable.

    -Items purchased from our Sale Room, or our Online Auction Site are ineligible for refunds.

    -Sales are final on all custom items. 

    -Refunds may take up to 30 business days after your return has been received to be processed. 

    You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

    If you need to return an item, simply fill out the return paperwork sent with your purchase and ship it back to us with your contact information. If you are returning a high value item, we recommend insuring your package. to your account. Can't locate the return paperwork? No problem, simply email customerservice@farmhousetack.com, we will happily email you  a copy.  If you have an online account with us, you can also begin the return process from within your online order.  We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

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