MystiqueLeather

Nočna mora vsakega jahača:
Ko pospravljaš sedlo, pa ga nekam zatakneš in narediš luknjo v perfektno usnje😭

Pri meni se vse "zrihta" , tudi manjse kozmetične napakice, in sedlo je spet lepo in ga lahko uporabljaš dalje😁

Ne bom rekla, da se nisem malo namatrala: najprej je bilo treba porezat stare šive, asesirat kako bom izvedla popravilo, potem pa najtezja naloga - najti usnje iste oz skoraj identične barve🫠

Kaj praviš, mi je uspelo zadet pravo barvo za popravljen del?

Na tem sedlu sem zamenjala se paščke za držanje odvečnega pasu stremenic, ki so bili čisto druge barve kot sedlo; in zašila spodnji del listov, kjer je šiv "zbledel" zaradi dolgotrajne uporabe.

Prejel je še temeljito čiščenje in nego, tako da je pripravljen na novo tekmovalno sezono💪

For a long time, I thought “too much” was something I needed to shrink.

Too sensitive.
Too intense.
Too loud.
Too different.

Middle school didn’t feel like home.
High school didn’t either.
Even some barns I stepped into — places that were supposed to feel like belonging — felt slightly off.
Like I was standing on the edge of something I couldn’t quite enter.

So I kept searching.
For the right place.
The right people.
The right version of myself.

And somewhere along the way, after 25 years of trying to fit into spaces that never quite fit me… I stopped looking.

I built my own.

I created a space where intensity is devotion.

Where sensitivity becomes detail.

Where “too much” turns into craft, art, magic.
This is where the magic happens.
This is where the creativity begins.

Not because I finally fit in —
but because I stopped trying to.

If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fully belong…
like you were just slightly out of rhythm with everyone else…
Maybe you’re not lost.

Maybe you’re meant to build something of your own.

Tell me — when was the first time you realized you didn’t quite fit?

I care more about your horse’s comfort than I care about fitting in.

There’s a lot of beautiful tack out there.
But beautiful isn’t enough for me.

If it restricts movement, creates pressure, or ignores anatomy — I won’t make it.

I don’t build for everyone.

I build for the riders who want better.

Your horse doesnt own you tolerance.

If you know, you know.

✨ Most riders don’t realize their saddle is dehydrated until it’s almost too late…✨

This saddle came in completely dry, sunbleached and stiff — the kind where the leather almost sighs when you touch it.
A few hours of careful cleaning, nourishing, and re-dyeing later… and she looks alive again.

Leather is a natural material.
When it’s dehydrated, it ages fast —
when it’s cared for, it lasts for years.

Here’s what I did:
• Deep cleaning to remove sweat & grime
• Rehydrated the leather with nourishing oils/conditioner
• Restored color with a careful re-dye
• Finished and sealed the surface for long-term protection

Slow, gentle work > quick fixes. Leather remembers.
The result:

A supple, richer, protected saddle that looks years younger —
and ready for many more rides.

✨ Curious:
How often do you clean or condition your saddle?
Be honest 👀👇
(I’m genuinely interested — everyone has a different routine!)

Want your tack brought back to life?

What happened when I said yes.....

I was contacted by
saying how lovely the tack I make is, and we talked a little bit.

Somehow the conversation lead to her mentioning an upcoming photoshoot idea she had in mind,and I got curious.

When she mentioned the theme being "Hellhounds", ideas started flowing fast and I designed these two collars for the lovely canines participating.

I wont say it went without bumps,first I had some trouble with sizing and we were on quite a time crunch;
but I managed to get them done just in time to get them shipped and delivered before the photoshoost started😁

"The Dripping Red" design features a black veg tan collar with detailed tooling of dripping liquid and handpainted by a deep,rich red color. Its carefuly handstitched with black thread and has soft and comfortable foam padding lined with soft black sheepskin.

"The King of Hounds" collar features a black veg tan backing with intricatly stamped design, antiqued with red and highlighted in silver for that true royal look. The middle adorns a flashy Labradorite, that is famous for "changing colors".
Handstitched to perfection like always,with soft foam padding lined in soft black sheepskin.

I just want to say huge thanks to all the people who came together to make this photoshoot happen, and for these amazing pictures🤩





Tell me which design looks better to you🤔

Part II — The Hunt Begins

From the ashes of night they rise,
eyes burning with the hunger of forgotten gods.
Their collars gleam with forged devotion —
bound not by chains, but by fate.

Photography by:

Dogs/dog owners:


and.nero



Collars by:

I wasn’t ready for how this one would turn out.

It started as an idea… and became something I could feel breathing under my hands.

The Hellhounds are coming. 🔥

“Do you feel it? The darkness creeping in?”
The air thickens, red fog curls around unseen forms.
You hear it before you see it — a growl that shakes the silence.
The hounds have caught your scent… and this time, there’s no escape.
They are coming.

“Do you feel it? The darkness creeping in?” It’s already too late to run. The hounds have caught your scent — and the hunt begins soon. #hellhound #thehuntbegins #comingsoon

I might have sent some stuff to UK for a fancy photoshoot....👑🧝‍♀️🦄🐉

ERM TGESE ARE INSANE!! A HUGE thank you to the insanely talented Sara Korǒsin of @mystiqueleather for creating the handmade bridles that brought each look of Whispers of Folklore to life. 🦄 The silver chamfron for Armour & Shadows, transforming Aramis into a knight’s warhorse. 🦄The Welsh dragon bridle & matching chamfron just absolutely completed Cymros look in in The Welsh Dragon Awakens 🦄The hand carved rune bridle carried Tindur through Sleipnir Rising, etched with symbols of power and destiny! 🦄The Elven bridle, set with an inlaid labradorite crystal, shimmered for The Elven Enchantress and was the perfect choice for Humble. Every single piece was designed and crafted by hand by Sara, and honestly… they’re art. They elevated the entire retreat into something cinematic and unforgettable. The best part? These bridles are now in my client wardrobe! Which means if you book a shoot with me, your horse can wear them too. Yes, your horse can step into myth, legend, and couture leatherwork for their own photoshoot 🐎🔥 If you’re not already following @mystiqueleather , go now. RUB. And if your horse deserves a bridle that’s as fierce and unapologetic as they are, order one of Sara’s custom creations. She’s the real deal 🤘🏻 #leatherwork #fantasyhorsetack #thehorsephotographer #equestrianstyle