Wickett & Craig Medium Brown English Bridle

The leather is manufactured through a combination of traditional vegetable tanning and specialized finishing processes, including drum dyeing and hot stuffing with waxes and tallows. Wickett & Craig, established in 1867, produces this leather for use in high-end leather goods including equestrian gear, belts, bags, and accessories.

Medium brown English bridle leather undergoes a comprehensive tanning and finishing process developed by Wickett & Craig over more than a century of operation. The hides are vegetable-tanned using a special blend of tree barks including mimosa and quebracho. Hides are soaked for two weeks to ensure deep absorption of tanning agents.

Following the initial tanning, the leather is drum-dyed for color consistency and fat-liquored with conditioning oils and waxes. The hot-stuffing process infuses the leather with additional waxes and tallows for enhanced color depth and durability. The flesh side is gum-pasted to create a smooth, uniform appearance.

Medium brown English bridle is drum dyed and hot stuffed, creating leather that is smooth and flexible while maintaining firm temper. The leather features a flawless, even surface with a waxy texture resulting from the hot stuffing process. It exhibits a more matte finish with more uniform color distribution on the hide compared to traditional harness leather, which has more marbling.

As full grain leather, medium brown English bridle retains the natural surface of the hide. The top side easily stamps and tools if desired, making it suitable for custom leather work.

Medium brown English bridle is available in multiple weight options to accommodate different applications. Weight ranges include 2.5-3 oz (1.0-1.2mm), 3.5-4 oz (1.4-1.6mm), 4.5-5 oz (1.8-2.0mm), 5.5-6 oz (2.2-2.4mm), 8-10 oz (3.2-4.0mm), and 10-12 oz (4.0-4.8mm). Overall weight ranges span from 2-3 oz to 12-14 oz.

The leather is sold in side cuts averaging 24-27 sq. ft., with some sources listing an average of 25 sq. ft. per side. Back cuts average 18-20 sq. ft. The hide type is cow, processed as full grain with firm temper classification.

Three grade classifications are available: Standard grade (also designated as #1), Utility grade (#2, also designated as Grade B), and Special grade. Pricing varies by grade and weight, with Standard grade ranging from $11.12-$12.04 per square foot, Utility grade from $9.99-$10.88 per square foot, and Special grade from $9.04-$9.93 per square foot. Side pricing typically ranges from $287.00 to $293.00 per side. Specific examples include 8/10oz utility grade priced at $274.99 regular price and $261.24 on sale. Back cuts command an additional $1.55 per square foot, while belly cuts are priced at $13.00 per square foot.

Medium brown English bridle leather is used across multiple categories of leather goods. Traditional equestrian applications include bridles, saddles, and straps. The leather is also commonly used for belts, bags, wallets, shoes, and various high-end leather accessories.

The combination of smooth finish, flexibility, and durability makes medium brown English bridle suitable for items requiring both structural integrity and refined appearance. The top side's receptiveness to stamping and tooling expands its applications to custom leather work.