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New saddle question Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2018-02-02 9:10 PM 6 replies, 2289 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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Ohiobarrelracer Reg. Feb 2017	Posted 2018-02-01 2:17 PM Subject: New saddle question
Extreme Veteran Posts: 534 Location: Ohio girl moved to PA	I got a new saddle saturday and im wondering how long everyone leaves their stirrups turned before attempting to ride in it? I just put a broom stick in them last night. Its suuuuper stiff so i know its going to take awhile lol. Any other tips or tricks? This is my first time getting a brand new one
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rpreast Reg. Nov 2015	Posted 2018-02-01 2:18 PM Subject: RE: New saddle question
Extreme Veteran Posts: 575	I'll ride in it, and then put the broom stick right back in them until I feel like they're really broke in and staying where I'd like them to.
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IRunOnFaith Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2018-02-01 2:20 PM Subject: RE: New saddle question
Expert Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX	Spray the leather with a water bottle. Soak the leather with the water while the broom is holding the leathers. Do it for a few days. Ride in it and put the broom right back.
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OhMax Reg. Feb 2013	Posted 2018-02-01 2:25 PM Subject: RE: New saddle question
Married to a Louie Lover Posts: 3303	Thankfully, mine came pre turned. Combined with my Kroes Feet stirrups it is riding like a well loved saddle. I’ve also put my own hamley twists in them before. I have bad knees so the break in period can be brutal.
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Ohiobarrelracer Reg. Feb 2017	Posted 2018-02-02 6:37 AM Subject: RE: New saddle question
Extreme Veteran Posts: 534 Location: Ohio girl moved to PA	Thank you all!! Im itching to ride in it but man those stirrups are stiff lol More of a workout trying to keep my feet straight then it is riding.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2018-02-02 9:03 AM Subject: RE: New saddle question
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	IRunOnFaith - 2018-02-01 2:20 PM Spray the leather with a water bottle. Soak the leather with the water while the broom is holding the leathers. Do it for a few days. Ride in it and put the broom right back. This ^^^^^ I always wet the stirrup leathers while the stick is threw them and let them dry and then I repete. The water wont hurt the leather.
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RoanyGoodPoni Reg. May 2007	Posted 2018-02-02 9:10 PM Subject: RE: New saddle question
Expert Posts: 1268 Location: North of Tulsa, Oklahoma	Add some weight with the broom, I always use a heavy pry bar.
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