Initial Oiling: ALL items MUST be treated before use to condition the leather & protect the water-based dyes used in the tanning process. Apply 2 – 3 light coats of blended neatsfoot oil sparingly with a brush on a ratio of 2 coats to the flesh (underside) of the leather to 1 coat on the topside of the leather.
Maintenance Care: You should treat your leather products as you do your own skin, keeping them clean, supple & moisturised. After each use, wipe off with a damp cloth to remove sweat and dirt build-up. Depending upon the frequency of use, you should regularly clean & condition your leather; clean items with a little glycerine saddle soap & using a clean, damp sponge, wipe the dirt and soap off. Allow to dry and then apply a light coat of neatsfoot oil to all surfaces to replenish the fibres We only recommend using the above cleaning products on our goods.
General Advice: Do not use excessive amounts of oil as this can be as damaging as using none at all! Wet leather must always be allowed to dry naturally at room temperature. Check leather & stitching regularly for signs of stress and replace them if necessary – always consider that for safety reasons, no piece of leather will restrain an “in-flight” horse secured to a fixed object.
Leather is a natural, organic material; the skin of an animal, the original and still the best material used for saddlery for a very good reason – the safety of you & your horse. Whilst we take great care to ensure that the leathers are selected appropriately for the specific bridle components, the leather is only as good as the initial & ongoing treatment it receives once in use.
