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Hosing a saddle down is fine but you realy don't want to get the underside wet on a western saddle. Also be sure to let the saddle dry indoors before applying conditioners and oils. Be sure to hose the entire saddle until it is completely wet so you don't get water stains. Hosing prevents dirt build up when applying conditioners and oils. Hand water/soaping only takes so much dirt off the saddle and leaves build up in corners and under silver/loops which makes a saddle rot in thoses areas faster. 35 years of hosing/drying/oiling has done all my saddles well. Remember, leather is skin so don't over condition/oil.
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CinntiSurf
Jun 15, 2008
When ever it says "Keep a new saddle in good condition and prevent it from darkening" I don't know what it means by that! When you clean it with oil is does get darker? Wow... -
CinntiSurf
Jun 15, 2008
When ever it says "Keep a new saddle in good condition and prevent it from darkening" I don't know what it means by that! When you clean it with oil is does get darker? Wow...
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angelahill
Nov 21, 2007
I strongly disagree with "hosing" down the saddle with water and I wouldn't recommend it, in spite of the statement that water will not hurt the saddle. In fact, in the ehow article (linked below) on cleaning leather, it says NOT to rinse leather in water.
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angelahill
Nov 21, 2007
I strongly disagree with "hosing" down the saddle with water and I wouldn't recommend it, in spite of the statement that water will not hurt the saddle. In fact, in the ehow article (linked below) on cleaning leather, it says NOT to rinse leather in water.
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Aug 20, 2006
For old saddles, or newer ones that have faced some neglect, Never Dull works very well for cleaning the silvers and steel on the saddle. It will remove years of built up grime and oxidation in just a few minutes.
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Aug 20, 2006
For old saddles, or newer ones that have faced some neglect, Never Dull works very well for cleaning the silvers and steel on the saddle. It will remove years of built up grime and oxidation in just a few minutes.
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Aug 08, 2006
Try also using Twinkle silver polish on the silver on your tack. I use a damp Q-tip to apply. Then I let it dry, then I rub it of with a clean cloth.
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Aug 08, 2006
Try also using Twinkle silver polish on the silver on your tack. I use a damp Q-tip to apply. Then I let it dry, then I rub it of with a clean cloth.
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Jan 13, 2006
If your silver has tarnished, baking soda mixed with water will remove it. Depending on how much tarnish it has, you can let it set longer and use a toothbrush to scrub. Rinse with water and buff. Do not use baking soda on any other part of the saddle.
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Jan 13, 2006
If your silver has tarnished, baking soda mixed with water will remove it. Depending on how much tarnish it has, you can let it set longer and use a toothbrush to scrub. Rinse with water and buff. Do not use baking soda on any other part of the saddle.
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Jan 05, 2006
Use a can of compressed air (the stuff used to clean computers) to blast the dust and cobwebs off your tack.
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Jan 05, 2006
Use a can of compressed air (the stuff used to clean computers) to blast the dust and cobwebs off your tack.
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Nov 22, 2005
If you are thinking to change your saddle soap bar to a liquid Please take these words of warning. You may want to spray it on a clean cloth to avoid it from running. If you spray it directly on the saddle it will run and may put long streams of glycerin saddle soap on your saddle. In other words it works fantastically.
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Nov 22, 2005
Baby wipes work to clean your saddle. Also, they work great to clean tall boots. Since they are easy to tote around, you can do a full horse and tack touch-up before going into the ring.
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Nov 22, 2005
Use Pure Neat's Foot Oil. Clean w/saddlesoap and toothbrush to get into the detail. Let dry. Then condition w/Pure Neat's Foot Oil applied w/a small paintbrush. Let soak in. Wipe excess off later. Highly recommended by old gentleman saddle maker in Texas.
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Nov 22, 2005
After you have used your saddle and bridle, give them a quick wipe down with a damp rag or sponge. This will remove the sweat, so you don't have to clean it as often or as hard!
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Nov 22, 2005
If you have a western saddle with a suede seat or an English saddle with suede kneerolls, be sure not to try to clean them. Water will ruin these materials, so your best option would be a dry cloth or a clean soft brush.
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Nov 22, 2005
After you have used your saddle and bridle, give them a quick wipe down with a damp rag or sponge. This will remove the sweat, so you don't have to clean it as often or as hard!
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Nov 22, 2005
If you are thinking to change your saddle soap bar to a liquid Please take these words of warning. You may want to spray it on a clean cloth to avoid it from running. If you spray it directly on the saddle it will run and may put long streams of glycerin saddle soap on your saddle. In other words it works fantastically.
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Nov 22, 2005
Baby wipes work to clean your saddle. Also, they work great to clean tall boots. Since they are easy to tote around, you can do a full horse and tack touch-up before going into the ring.
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Nov 22, 2005
Use Pure Neat's Foot Oil. Clean w/saddlesoap and toothbrush to get into the detail. Let dry. Then condition w/Pure Neat's Foot Oil applied w/a small paintbrush. Let soak in. Wipe excess off later. Highly recommended by old gentleman saddle maker in Texas.
