Horse owners:
Do you know how old your saddle actually is?
Under 2 years
2–5 years
5–10 years
10+ years
Anyone riding with a seriously old favourite?
@leatherrepairco.bsky.social
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialHorse owners:
Do you know how old your saddle actually is?
Under 2 years
2–5 years
5–10 years
10+ years
Anyone riding with a seriously old favourite?
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialIf your saddle could talk after a long ride, what would it ask for first? 😂
A clean?
A rest?
Some attention?
To never see mud again?
Horse owners — finish the sentence!
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialHorse owners — settle a debate for us.
Do you enjoy cleaning your tack?
YES — strangely satisfying!
NO — absolute chore!
Which camp are you in? 😂
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialBe honest…
When did you last properly clean your saddle?
This week?
This month?
Months ago?
Can’t remember? 😬
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialCleaning tack in a hurry?
That’s when small areas can easily get missed.
Allow enough time to clean properly rather than turning tack maintenance into a quick cosmetic wipe.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialWhen cleaning a saddle, don’t forget the stitching.
Dirt can settle into areas a quick wipe misses. A careful clean gives you the opportunity to look closely at the whole saddle.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialYour saddle deserves more than an occasional wipe over.
Sweat, dirt and regular use all leave contamination behind. A consistent cleaning and inspection routine helps you stay on top of its condition.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialAfter riding, don’t ignore areas of your saddle exposed to sweat.
Perspiration, dirt and moisture can accumulate with regular use. Routine cleaning helps preserve the leather rather than waiting for deterioration.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialA saddle works hard every time you ride. Sweat, dirt and moisture all build up through use.
Regular cleaning and inspection help preserve the leather before problems develop.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialGood saddle care isn’t about making leather shiny.
It’s about regular cleaning, appropriate maintenance, sensible storage and spotting problems early.
Care for the equipment that works with you.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialCaught in the rain?
Avoid rapidly drying wet leather tack against direct heat. Allow it to dry naturally and then give it the appropriate care.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialA saddle works hard every time you ride. Sweat, dirt and moisture all build up through use.
Regular cleaning and inspection help preserve the leather before problems develop.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialCaught in the rain?
Avoid rapidly drying wet leather tack against direct heat. Allow it to dry naturally and then give it the appropriate care.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialLeather girth straps and billets deserve regular attention.
They’re repeatedly flexed and placed under load, so make inspection part of your normal saddle-care routine.
@leatherrepairco.bsky.socialYour saddle may look clean from a distance, but look closer.
Stitching, creases and high-contact areas can hold contamination that’s easily overlooked.
Good tack care is in the details.