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| | Taking care of your saddle
| An article from Used Saddles and Bridles UK
| | How to take care of your saddle
A well looked after saddle should last you for many years. The main requirement is to keep the saddle clean and oiled. Wipe the saddle down with a soft cloth every time you use it, if it's excessively dirty scrub it thoroughly with a bristle brush, you can use a toothbrush to clean hard to get to places like tooling or seams. Regularly (at least 4 times a year) clean your saddle thoroughly with soapy water (glycerine soap is particularly good) and let it dry well by hanging the saddle outside on a warm day if possible. Once dry, oil the saddle with a light oil applied with a cloth or soft brush (baby oil or olive oil work well) then seal with a leather conditioner. Take care not to apply too much oil to the saddle or you will clog the pores and make the saddle sticky
Regularly check all over the saddle for excessive wear, loose stitching or broken straps and get these repaired promptly.
A saddle should always be hung properly on a saddle rack when not in use, and covered with a saddle cover or soft cloth to protect it from dust and dirt. | |
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