Did you know that the hide on your saddle and tack needs the same care as the hide on your hands? You have a $1,000-plus investment on top of the \u201cbest horse anyone ever had\u201d and you must take good care of it. Restoring leather is a difficult, if not impossible job that can be easily avoided with proper maintenance.<\/p>\n
Beyond this, many people do not realize the harmful effects of dry leather on their horse. Chafing and rubbing from dry, stiff leather can create raw spots on your horse. It is extremely important that tack is completely pliable before being put on a horse. Do your horse a favor and make sure all leather that comes into contact with its skin is soft and pliable.<\/p>\n
Leather deteriorates largely by four means:<\/p>\n
Once a month, or more often if you live in a dry climate or have a particularly sweaty horse, you should apply a suppling preparation such as Neatsfoot oil.\u00a0 Oil should be applied after the leather has been cleaned but before it has been sealed with saddle soap.\u00a0 This should be applied to the underside of the leather only, as it will come off on your clothing if applied to the top.\u00a0 Particular attention should be applied to the saddle as this can become hard and brittle which in turn will leave your horse rubbed and sore.\u00a0 Plenty of oil on the girth straps will make them easier to do up as well as lengthening their working life.\u00a0 Never put oil on the seat of your saddle.<\/p>\n
Through the years many methods of preserving leather have been tried; however, nothing equals or does a better job than NEATSFOOT OIL and NEATSFOOT OIL does not rot stitching.<\/p>\n
Many products darken leather. NEATSFOOT OIL gives only a slight color change to the leather. There is excellent penetration to provide the protection needed for the investment in leather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Notes for Owners of New Tack<\/strong> Leather Care, Conditioning and Cleaning Did you know that the hide on your saddle and tack needs the same care as the hide on your hands? You have a $1,000-plus investment on top of the \u201cbest horse anyone ever had\u201d and you must take good care of it. 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\nPre-oil all new tack before using it.\u00a0 Coat the underside of the leather at least three times, letting the oil soak in between coats.\u00a0 Rolling the leather gently between your hands can help the oil to soak in.\u00a0 Follow with saddle soap as directed above.\u00a0 When the tack is supple enough it will feel like you\u2019ve owned it for years!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"