For any equestrian fanatic, there’s nothing better than purchasing a brand new saddle – especially if you’ve been using the same old one for years. However, just as with any new filly, saddles also need to be broken in in order to enable you enjoy a comfortable, smooth ride – without squeaks and bumps.
Here’s how:
Add moisture to your saddle
Your saddle will be stiff, creating a few unwanted squeaks along the way. The best way to soften your you saddle is by lubricating it – with either olive oil, peanut oil or a leather dressing specially formulated for your saddle. Remember not to add too much as this can cause the fibres to detach from one another.
Try: Trident Leather Dressing
Take initial short rides
Testing out a new saddle is much like wearing a new pair of leather shoes. The key is taking short rides to slowly soften the leather – forming it to your exact specifications. Besides, riding should be enjoyable rather than painful.
Clean your saddle often
You want to ensure your saddle is free from sweat as this has the ability to suck the moisture out of the leather. Using a soft cloth, soap and minimal water, wipe down your saddle to get rid of unwanted dirt, dust and salt – followed by a coat of oil.
Try: Glycerine Saddle Soap Bars
Add a conditioner
How you use a conditioning spray should depend on how often you’re using your saddle and the type of climate it’s exposed to. Always test a small patch on your saddle to see if the product coincides with the leather before applying it to the whole saddle.
Try: Trident Leather Conditioner Spray 500ml
Avoid adding water
You can do a lot of damage to your saddle by soaking it in water. If your saddle gets wet due to rain etc., clean and oil your saddle immediately to prevent any further damage. If you take really good care of your saddle, you’ll be able to pass it down to the next generation.
Your saddle will be stiff, creating a few unwanted squeaks along the way. The best way to soften your you saddle is by lubricating it – with either olive oil, peanut oil or a leather dressing specially formulated for your saddle. Remember not to add too much as this can cause the fibres to detach from one another.
Try: Trident Leather Dressing
Take initial short rides
Testing out a new saddle is much like wearing a new pair of leather shoes. The key is taking short rides to slowly soften the leather – forming it to your exact specifications. Besides, riding should be enjoyable rather than painful.
Clean your saddle often
You want to ensure your saddle is free from sweat as this has the ability to suck the moisture out of the leather. Using a soft cloth, soap and minimal water, wipe down your saddle to get rid of unwanted dirt, dust and salt – followed by a coat of oil.
Try: Glycerine Saddle Soap Bars
Add a conditioner
How you use a conditioning spray should depend on how often you’re using your saddle and the type of climate it’s exposed to. Always test a small patch on your saddle to see if the product coincides with the leather before applying it to the whole saddle.
Try: Trident Leather Conditioner Spray 500ml
Avoid adding water
You can do a lot of damage to your saddle by soaking it in water. If your saddle gets wet due to rain etc., clean and oil your saddle immediately to prevent any further damage. If you take really good care of your saddle, you’ll be able to pass it down to the next generation.
Have a look at our wide range of saddles; including durable Western Saddles, Endurance Saddles, and Pony Pads.
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