English saddle with separating seams required
hand-stitching to eke out a few more riding-years
Beeswaxed 5-cord linen pulls the edges together
Polyvinyl acetate prevents cord ends from unraveling
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Tear on left side of arch strap
Rusted clincher nails pulled from old arch strap
Old ripped arch strap is used as a pattern for replacement
Arch strap replaced on 2016 LotR at no cost
Worn half-soles and heels replaced
Well broken-in, well-worn, good for another 6 years
October 2022