#thinklikeahorse #ItIsNeverTheHorsesFault http://www.thinklikeahorse.org/ - Common Sense Horsemanship

This is a part 2 follow up to anther video I did no Saddle comparison. Here is a link to the first video:    • Video  

Here I talk about how I clean and care for leather. Sun, dirt and moisture is NOT your friend when it comes to leather. Keeping your leather clean and conditioned extends the life, keeps it more functional and reliable. I use a product called Leather New to clean and condition my leather. By cleaning and inspecting your saddle regularly you will spot problems, flaws, cracks or tears. That way you can fix them before they cost you or your horse more than just repairs fees. Prevention is better than correction, so keeping it clean makes it last longer, identifies small problems before they become big problems.

Like with horses less is more, I do a little inspection each time I saddle and unsaddle, but by rinsing my cinch when it gets soaked with sweat and salt, it forces me to connect it and remove it and replace it, so that helps me see any other issues. DO NOT Oil or condition your leather every day or every time you use it, you will do damage rather than help. Just like if you condition a horse's hoof too much, it makes it soft and weak.

I talk about a good Saddle maker and repair guy name Mark Hurley here is his link:

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This is just my opinion, your choice to use or ignore.

DO NOT use Nylon Latigo - it is does not give and gets too tight on the horse, if your latigo cannot give to expansion and pressure, then your saddle will have to give and than can tear or pull your saddle apart.