it really helps-for people with leather saddles! i have a synthetic saddle and its REALLY stiff i need help please!!!
I've plenty experience riding but none with a new saddle. I now have 2 that I will be needing to break in for the coming riding season. I found the basics of what I need to do the job in this article and look forward riding my nice, new tack this Summer.
you should add in that you should use stirrup leather covers if it's a trial saddle. That way you don't rub markings and ruin it because if it dose'nt fit you might not be allowed to return it. everything else is great i'm trying out this stuff on my new saddle.
if you have a synithetic saddle it's usually very stiff so a good idea is to buy a second hand one.but they don't last as long i;ve had my experience.but lubricating a synithetic saddle will ruin it. so ride in at walk with your horse walk for about one week then trot for one week or even less if you want then do what you want.
Article is great, exactly what we did last time with a new English saddle ( 9 years ago) BUT we were also advised to "roll" the leather flaps, both ways, each time to aid in softening and absorbtion of the WARMED neatsfoot oil. We are in the process of starting another new saddle and we will do the same as before
This was very helpful, but i was wondering if Lexol would work, or should i stick with an oil. Any comments?! thanks!
ive been breaking horses and saddles for 45 years,quickest way to break in a saddle is to tie 20 ft of ropr arond the horn then throw it in the dam for 2 hrs pull it out strap it on your horse,go for a good ride,come back take it off and put it in a dry place for a week,then graese.