{"title":"Western \u0026 Australian Saddles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese bags are made from repurposed Western and Australian saddles. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"western-fender-tote","title":"The Bulldogger - Western Fender Tote","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for your next Western style statement piece that's also super practical? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark brown and tan tote made from rich pull-up leather and a unique Western championship fender. Named The Bulldogger as that is the name of the rider who leaps from his horse to wrestle the steer in the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fender used for this bag is from a championship saddle won in a Steer Wrestling competition in 1982 in Fort Defiance, AZ. The fender is beautiful with thick but soft leather and tons of character. The dark brown leather will only gain character as it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is unlined, showcasing the natural suede-like underside of the leather, and allowing the owner to care for the leather in perpetuity, as you would a saddle or any other tack. This bag has a large phone-sized interior pocket and an exterior pocket made from the bottom of the fender. It also has a round clip that will attach to your keychain to keep them from disappearing in the bottom! It measures  13\" tall, 14\" wide, and 3.5\" deep. The straps are 20\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather in this bag comes form S.B. Foot Tannery, in Red Wing, Minnesota. S.B. Foot Tannery has been producing premium, durable leather for footwear and accessories for over a century. Their commitment to quality and craftsmanship is evident in every hide they produce. They primarily source their cows \u0026amp; hides from within a 100 miles of the tannery. I prefer to utilize US tanneries, particularly ones that rely on US cattle farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misty Meadows Leatherworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44930532638916,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1845\/6004\/files\/PXL_20250610_155554966.PORTRAIT_b496f740-13fd-4c42-bd17-ea5769096778.jpg?v=1749572980"},{"product_id":"snowy-river-shoulder-bag","title":"Navy Snowy River Shoulder Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Snowy River is a medium sized shoulder bag made from a Suprema Monarch Giltrow Poley Australian saddle. The lily pattern is really beautiful and unique compared to the more familiar Oak, Rose, and Emory flower patterns we see in our western saddle tooling. I used a gentle curve for the top and kept the saddle skirt curve on the bottom to maintain the soft aesthetic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gusset is made from 3.25\" wide dark navy blue high quality Wickett \u0026amp; Craig English Bridle leather. I added a clip to one side of the gusset and a round carabiner to the other for attaching keys and other necessities. The strap is made from a webbed English rein with stops and adds to the equestrian character. The interior of the bag is unlined to allow the owner to maintain it for the lifetime of the bag, as you would a saddle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sister bag to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mistymeadowsleatherworking.myshopify.com\/products\/raspberry-snowy-river-shoulder-bag\"\u003eRaspberry version\u003c\/a\u003e of a very similar design.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 13\" (tallest edge) x 12\" wide x 3.25\" deep. The strap is 32\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misty Meadows Leatherworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44935650279620,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1845\/6004\/files\/PXL_20250612_200449529.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1749760787"},{"product_id":"australian-stock-half-halt-saddlebag","title":"Australian Stock Half Halt Saddlebag Plum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Half Halt mini saddlebag combines the flap from an Australian Stock saddle with a new plum colored vegetable tanned gusset. Other details include a billet strap closure, solid brass hardware, and a set of webbed English reins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a super handy size - just the right size for your phone, wallet, sunglasses, and keys! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bag is entirely hand-made by me - I choose well-loved but quality saddles that are no longer useful as saddles, and design purses that can allow them to be loved again. I design each bag individually, paying homage back to the original saddle and equestrian style. The centerpiece of this purse is cut from the flaps of a gorgeous Australian saddle. For the rest of the purse, I then select some new leather - for this one, the body is made of a fun plum colored vegetable tanned leather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 9\" tall, 4.75\" wide, and 2\" deep (gusset). The strap is 54\" long and perfect for crossbody wear. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misty Meadows Leatherworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949566619844,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1845\/6004\/files\/HalfHalt_1.jpg?v=1750188405"},{"product_id":"raspberry-snowy-river-shoulder-bag","title":"Raspberry Snowy River Shoulder Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Snowy River is a medium sized shoulder bag made from a Suprema Monarch Giltrow Poley Australian saddle. The lily pattern is really beautiful and unique compared to the more familiar Oak, Rose, and Emory flower patterns we see in our western saddle tooling. I used a gentle curve for the top and kept the saddle skirt curve on the bottom to maintain the soft aesthetic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sister bag to the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mistymeadowsleatherworking.myshopify.com\/products\/snowy-river-shoulder-bag\"\u003e Navy Blue version \u003c\/a\u003eof a very similar design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gusset is made from 4.25\" wide raspberry colored oil-tanned leather and adds a fun pop of color. The closure is made from a bridle strap and a button stud closure, which is very secure. I also added a round carabiner clip inside for easy storage of your keys. The strap on this bag utilizes a webbed English rein with stops and adds to the equestrian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior of the bag is unlined to allow the owner to maintain it for the lifetime of the bag, as you would a saddle. You can clean and condition it the same as the saddle! It measures 14\" (tallest edge) x 12.5\" wide x 4.25\" deep. The strap is 32\" long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misty Meadows Leatherworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949620850884,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1845\/6004\/files\/PXL_20250617_185530011-2.jpg?v=1750190027"},{"product_id":"australian-stock-half-halt-saddlebag-teal","title":"Australian Stock Half Halt Saddlebag Teal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \"Half Halt\" mini saddlebag combines the flap from an Australian Stock saddle with a new teal colored leather gusset. Other details include a billet strap closure and a set of webbed English reins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a super handy size - just the right size for your phone, wallet, sunglasses, and keys! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bag is entirely hand-made by me - I choose well-loved but quality saddles that are no longer useful as saddles, and design purses that can allow them to be loved again. I design each bag individually, paying homage back to the original saddle and equestrian style. The centerpiece of this purse is cut from the flaps of a gorgeous Australian saddle. For the rest of the purse, I then select some new leather - for this one, the body is made of a fun teal colored oil tanned leather. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 8.5\" tall, 5\" wide, and 2.5\" deep (gusset). The strap is 54\" long and perfect for crossbody wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misty Meadows Leatherworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967070007492,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1845\/6004\/files\/PXL_20250623_220316955.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1750717034"},{"product_id":"star-tote","title":"Star Tote","description":"\u003cp\u003eCustom bag for EB. Navy and Brown tote bag made from the fenders and skirt of a Western saddle. Closure created using split reins, magnet button snap, and handmade pewter dragon concho. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the mare the owner used the saddle on, Star. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misty Meadows Leatherworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45434032947396,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1845\/6004\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bbd05824-b7a5-4edb-808f-7c25a4dbc82f.jpg?v=1764523391"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/1845\/6004\/collections\/PXL_20250610_155554966.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1749760072","url":"https:\/\/mistymeadowsleatherworking.myshopify.com\/collections\/western-saddles.oembed","provider":"Misty Meadows Leatherworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}