MB Leatherworking
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Handmade, heavy duty leather horse tack, dog collars, belts and more
06/15/2026
The bear spray holsters are a little popular on my shop right now. 🐻🚫
I was trying different conchos on this one, I like the wildlife conchos but the Texas star ones look good with it too.
You can order them on my Etsy or websites store, links below:
https://mbleatherworking.etsy.com/listing/4476523663
https://www.mbleatherworking.com/product-page/leather-bear-spray-holsters
During the Slave Lake Fire of 2011, we were given only 5 minutes to get out of our home when a wildfire started moving our way very quickly.
Thankfully we didn't have horses at the time, just dogs that were easier to grab.
Ideally I never want to have to leave our horses so l watch fires closely now and if they start getting closer ! prep so I could drop the trailer on the truck and load them very fast.
But what if something really unexpected happens very fast and you have no choice but to let the horse out to save themselves? How do you find your horse later or how does someone find you if they find your horse?
So I thought I'd make a collar that would work good for that situation. A collar that's sturdy and wide enough it can hold a tracking device like Tractive ones, that can also have an ID tag on it, but that is also thin enough if the horse caught the collar on something the leather would break when needed.
It can also work for other non emergency situations, say if you're worried about your horse getting out of temporary fencing, etc. If your interested in trying one or more of these collars they are available for order on my Etsy and website store, link in my bio 🔗
05/25/2026
FOR SALE
“Renegade” Heavy Duty Leather Dog Collar - $70
The "Renegade" collar. This is a very heavy duty collar made from a beautiful burgundy coloured leather and with black rivets. The smooth leather back and rounded edges make it easy to clean and easy on the dogs neck.
Collar is 11/2 inch wide in the center part and 1 inch at the ends.
Collar in stock is adjustable 18 1/4 - 21 1/4 inch. In stock collar will ship out within less then a week.
Custom sizes are available. I don't always have as much time for customs so l've put the wait time at 2-3 weeks.
Measurement Directions:
Measure the circumference of your dogs neck with a soft tape measure or measure their current collar from the middle of the buckle (where the material folds over) to the most used hole on the collar.
https://mbleatherworking.etsy.com/listing/4510901793
https://www.mbleatherworking.com/product-page/renegade-heavy-duty-dog-collar
05/21/2026
Trying something on scraps so maybe I could offer some custom initial or name options.
Not looking too bad but I'll work on refining it a bit more.
I've been watching hockey and an old western show lately so thats where I'm coming up with practice names. 😁
If my leatherwork is out of your budget, I may accept trade or partial trades.
*Shippable items I might be interested in trading for:
- Interesting or cute photography accessories, universal fit or for Canon brand equipment (like I was looking at hot shoe covers, lense skins)
- Black cowboy hat (good quality, worth in the $100-$300 range)
- Good Quality Refillable Lighter
- Open to unique jackknifes, hunting knifes, some kitchen knives
- Cute and/or unique ceramic kitchen items
- Unique rounded brim baseball caps
- Unique bedside lamps or work space lights. Might also be interested in some battery and/or rechargeable ones for camper use.
*NEW ITEMS ONLY (What your trading for would be new and never used items and I want to trade for the same)
Now I’m a bit picky sometimes when shopping for stuff but I am usually attracted to things made with turquoise, abalone, wood, antler, copper, silver materials and subtler western, rustic, natural styles.
If your local I am looking for or could use:
- Occasionally could use and do a partial trade for welding, mechanic, or electrician hours
- Horse chiropractor credit
- Puppy or pretty young border collie or possibly a mix depending on the breed. Would be going to a loving home on an acreage with lots of interesting stuff going on and another collie mix who needs a buddy.
- Help me find a decent gas Ford F350 crew cab long box or flat deck truck for around 20k and maybe I can trade you a leather good as a thank you.
There's a lot of flimsy products on the market now. That's why I want people to understand that when I label any of my products as heavy duty, I am not exaggerating. I regularly work around heavy machinery where a strong understanding of how to make something secure is very important. And that understanding I have carried over into my leatherwork.
I'm always think about long term use and/or satety when making products, especially on things like horse tack.
If your interested in seeing my available products, visit my website or Etsy store, link in the bio 🔗
04/12/2026
So heres a run down of all that I’m making for belts now:
1 1/4" Width Belt - $70
1 1/2” Width Belt - $90
1 3/4” Width Belt - $100
2” Width Belt - $100
You can choose leather colour and buckle hardware from whatever I have in stock or that I can order in.
I can make simple lighter dress belts (men or women’s) in 3/4 to 1” width size for about $50-70 depending on buckle choice.
I can also make just the belt itself if you have a buckle already you want to use.
I'm also open to making some hunting belts.
I've only made a couple but they turned out good so l'd like the opportunity to make some more. Quotes for hunting belts start at $150.
Message me for more information. Located in Slave Lake but can ship anywhere if buyer pays. Most of these options are also listed on my Etsy and website shop if you prefer to make a purchase thru there.
https://mbleatherworking.etsy.com
https://www.mbleatherworking.com
04/12/2026
Just made these 2” belts for a customer. It’s the first time I’ve gotten to actually make something with this lovely burgundy leather. 😍
04/09/2026
New leather product I’m trialing, a bridle holder.
I was thinking about a persons post on a Facebook group about their bridles falling off the hooks in their trailer and then I was having my own problems with space for the bridles I’ve made so I decided to find a solution.
Although I’m pretty happy with how it turned out I always like to trial my pieces. But I actually wouldn’t mind a hand trialing them cause my use of it is just limited right now to using it in my room for the new bridles.
So if you’re interested in trying one of these, message me and we can discuss the custom options available for these and I will give you a quote on them reflecting that it is a trial product.
04/02/2026
FOR SALE
Brown Leather with Turquoise Wither Strap - $90
Wither strap made from a really nice vegetable tanned latigo leather.
Adjustable 22 1/2 - 28 1/2 inches.
Nice smooth back so it rubs as little as possible on the horses mane.
Buy from my Etsy, website store or directly from me via etransfer.
https://mbleatherworking.etsy.com/listing/4482008945
https://www.mbleatherworking.com/product-page/brown-leather-with-turquoise-wither-strap
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