The Saddlers Scoop
How To Choose The Right Saddle Pad
Angus highlights the design and simplicity of a well made Saddle Pad using beautiful raw materials. He also discusses how to choose the right saddle pad and the key features of an Angus Barrett Saddle Pad. Grab a cuppa, relax and enjoy...
Spur Straps and Stainless Steel Spurs
Join Angus on location in the round yard at our new workshop.
A perfect Orange winters day set the backdrop for our latest video where Angus talks about our spur straps and how to fit them to your spurs and your boots! Your chance to enjoy first hand knowledge direct from the maker.
How To Care For Your Angus Barrett Saddlery Leather Goods
Every product that comes out of our workshop has been oiled and conditioned so that it is ready to use and in fact, we recommend that you do not apply any more oil to our products because you can over-oil leather. If one of our products does get to a point where it is starting to become dry, we recommend applying a good quality, surface leather dressing, like our Angus Barrett Leather Dressing.
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What Size Belt Do I Need?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Angus Barrett is ‘what size belt do I need?’ The best way to get the correct belt size is to measure your current belt from the tip of the buckle tongue to the hole that you use the most. Clear as mud? Read on or watch Angus’ video for a visual explanation.
Made in Australia - the Angus Barrett catalogue
As many of you know, a lot of love goes into our Angus Barrett catalogues and our latest one is no exception. The only problem is... we printed lots (and lots) in anticipation of spending lots (and lots) of time at events this year handing them out. And then...COVID.
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Annabella Tote Bags with Angus
If you'd like to find out more about our Annabella Tote Bags - what makes them so special - then here is the man himself, explaining all about them.
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Work Belts, Pouches & Pocket Knives
A video blog from Angus describing the qualities of our leather Work Belts and Pouches - how to wear them and how to get the most out of them.
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What is a Collar Strap?
We thought it might be helpful to let you know how we define the collar strap and to outline the features of the Angus Barrett collar strap.
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Annabella Tote Bag - an insider’s inside perspective!
Instead of our usual makers notes, we thought it would be useful to highlight what’s great about this product, our Annabella leather tote bag, from a wearer’s perspective. Last year we gifted our legendary general manager, Rebecca, an Annabella tote bag and she has kindly put together some words on what she enjoys most about it...
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Why we use double braided yachting rope in our products
If you were to sail around the world solo, in a yacht, you'd want to make sure you had the best rigging gear, right? You’d want something super strong, durable, weather and rot resistant - a product that would withstand all the elements. Well, Angus figures that the same goes for when you’re handling horses. So here is why we use Australian made, double-braided yachting rope in a range of our handling gear products.
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Graziher Magazine Feature
Our feature in Graziher magazine, and our top picks from this 5th Birthday edition.
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