A quick but important PSA - check your tack regularly! This saddle has been sitting a while but before it goes back on a horse, it needs new Blevins buckles. Those are the buckles that keep your stirrups on - and keep you in the saddle. Look between the layers of leather and if you see corrosion, it’s time for a new set. They aren’t expensive to replace, so there’s no need to put this off. Contact me! #equinejunkie #tackrepair #westernsaddles
The Haygoods at The Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson, MO were phenomenal!!!
#thehaygoods
#bransonmo
Here’s why I recommend a good deep cleaning twice a year. Take a close look and notice the dirt/grime/sweat that has accumulated in the recesses of the tooling on this saddle. The saddle is getting pretty dry and needs oil. But if you put oil on top of this grime, it turns the dirt into clay essentially, which is nearly impossible to remove. Removing it requires washing, scrubbing, rinsing, then washing again. It may take several washes and scrubs with toothbrushes and nail brushes to remove the buildup. Often, the dirt has to be picked out of every single line with a dental instrument or pick. Yes, this takes hours. Then the saddle must be dried. Not in the sun, it will darken the leather. It must be dried slowly in the shade under a fan with all the flaps propped up to provide the most air circulation possible. Only then should oil be added, with light applications, allowed to soak in before deciding if it needs more than one coat. Once the oil has been applied, then the saddle needs to be conditioned to keep the leather soft and supple, and help slow down the drying out of the leather. This process takes days. Most people I know, myself included, rarely have the time it takes to properly clean their tack. This is why I started Equine Ju**ie Tack Cleaning. Please PM me or text me at (919) 830-8351 to get on the spring schedule. #equinejunkie #tackcleaning
❤️Wishing everyone a day filled with love and happiness! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
I thought I’d share this with all you DIYers (hey, I’m one of them so I can point this out). This is a photo of a saddle I’m currently working on. What you’re seeing here is mold. Even when we’ve done the MOST thorough job of cleaning and conditioning our saddle, mold, dirt and 🕷️ are still lurking up underneath the jockey and the back housing. This is why I always take the saddle apart as much as possible when doing a deep clean.
An added bonus is that by cleaning, oiling, and conditioning the stirrup leathers and the stirrup bar, your saddle will squeak less and your stirrups will be easier to adjust.
Contact me for thorough deep cleaning!
What a gorgeous older Billy Cook roper saddle! It has been handed down from generation to generation and well-loved. Thank you, Rebecca, for allowing me to clean it up and repair it for you. 😊
You’ve spent a lot of money on your tack. Protect your investment. Let me help!
