3 STEPS TO SADDLE CLEANING

TAKE YOUR SADDLE FROM ZERO TO HERO!

Cleaning and conditioning your saddle is super important; supple, strong, nourished leather helps your saddle last longer and look good!

STEP 1: Clean your saddle well with a leather cleaner to remove dirt, grease and sweat. Several leather ‘soap’ cleaner options are available with a choice of traditional bars, liquids that can be conveniently sprayed, and cleaning wipes.

NOTE: Leather saddles and synthetic saddles are cared for differently. If you have a saddle made with synthetic material, use a good quality cleaner and you are good to go!

STEP 2: If your saddle feels dry and the leather looks dull, use some good quality leather oil on all leather parts except the panels (that sit on your pony’s back). Let the oil soak in to the leather for an hour. Your saddle will have a richer colour and more nourished look to it after oiling!

STEP 3: After oiling, apply a light layer of leather balsam to all leather areas, even the panels if they need it. Balsam locks in the oil, keeps the leather moist, and stops it from cracking.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Find good quality leather and synthetic cleaning and conditioning products at Western Shoppe, in-store and online. www.westernshoppe.com