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Location: midwest mama | I got a new saddle for the first time in years and I need to condition it.
What's the best stuff to use nowadays? |
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I love the oil that Caldwell sells. It only comes in a gallon size so it's pricey to buy but is cheaper in the long run.
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I'm Over It!!
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | Are you trying to twist the stirrups. Stick a broom through them and wet the back of your fenders with water and leave for 2 days. Shake baby powder under the seat to take care of the noise.be sure to get a full twist before putting the broom through. |
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Location: Wisconsin | Well here is what Carl Ammerman told me..and i bout died....He said to turn it upside down, run a hose on it to soak the wool and put on my horse and ride in it for an hour..it will conform to horse, then oil the heck out of it with Virgin Olive Oil. It worked great! |
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Sock Snob
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| My saddle maker, said virgin olive oil. I like blackrock my self i put it in microwave and soften it up, put a thin layer on puts a nice finish. on old beat up saddles, i used a bucket of warm water and body wash and a good small brush wash cloth until then scudge comes off. Then black rock. The roughout i take a wirebrush too. |
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Red Bull Agressive
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Location: North Dakota | I've used neatsfoot mostly but on occasion virgin olive oil on tack. It would probably work well for a saddle too. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| I'm going to say...depends on the quality of leather.
Good quality leather will break in easily with some oiling and riding.
Poor quality leather won't break in IMO and will stay stiff like cardboard. This is also the kind of leather that is going to rip away and tear without warning, keep an eye on it.
Somewhere in between, oil it, ride it. I've wetted fenders before to soften them, but anytime water is used, oil needs to follow it. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | I love Black rock oil. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | Nevertooold - 2014-12-31 7:52 PM
I love the oil that Caldwell sells. It only comes in a gallon size so it's pricey to buy but is cheaper in the long run.
I thought Caldwell used Black Rock oil? Maybe not but if it is I buy it in little jars for $6. |
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I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | TessBelle - 2015-01-01 2:42 PM Nevertooold - 2014-12-31 7:52 PM I love the oil that Caldwell sells. It only comes in a gallon size so it's pricey to buy but is cheaper in the long run.
I thought Caldwell used Black Rock oil? Maybe not but if it is I buy it in little jars for $6.
They recommend Black Rock for their elk seats and sell the other oil for the rest of the saddle. |
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Location: In the land of peanuts and cotton | Nevertooold - 2015-01-01 2:52 PM
TessBelle - 2015-01-01 2:42 PM Nevertooold - 2014-12-31 7:52 PM I love the oil that Caldwell sells. It only comes in a gallon size so it's pricey to buy but is cheaper in the long run.
I thought Caldwell used Black Rock oil? Maybe not but if it is I buy it in little jars for $6.
Oh ok. I want what they use. That's why I bought Black rock because the man I got from told me they did. Caldwells saddles feel so soft. What's the name of there oil |
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I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Miracle Saddle OilTM. The best oil for leather! Order yours today. Gallon $41.95 706-886-0314 or e-mail caldwellsaddle@windstream.net |
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Elite Veteran
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| If it is a light color saddle I would use Lexol for light leather. Darker saddles- virgin olive oil. As you oil work the leather through your hands to soften it and make it pliable.
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What's the best stuff to use to condition a new STIFF saddle?