Color rubbing off saddle

CHFJumanji · 06-21-2008, 03:41 PM

Just got a new saddle, never been cleaned as I just got it today off of trial. Id been riding in it with that cling wrap stuff and when i rode today without it, the color started to rub off from the stirrup leathers from when my leg moves. Is there any way to prevent that or lessen the degree that it rubs off the color?

Fancy's Joe · 06-21-2008, 05:27 PM

Wondering the same thing =/

DressageGirl22 · 06-22-2008, 08:48 AM

If there is a hole in the saddle flap, near the stirrup bar, than you can put your stirrup leathers under your saddle flap. This only works good if you are using a long girth though, but it's worth a try.

Tack Collector · 06-22-2008, 01:57 PM

There are sheepswool or synthetic fleece sleeves that you can put over the leathers. Somebody posted them in a thread a few months ago.

xxrider21xx · 06-22-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tack Collector

There are sheepswool or synthetic fleece sleeves that you can put over the leathers. Somebody posted them in a thread a few months ago.

Or you can cut a hole in the end of a tube sock then use braiding bands to keep it placed properly!

jumpthemoon · 06-22-2008, 07:22 PM

Buy better stirrup leathers that are made of wrapped calfskin (around a nylon core). They won't rub and mess up a saddle.

Heavenly Jumper · 06-22-2008, 09:42 PM

These are the fleece wraps -

http://catalog.cooltack.com/viewProd...item_id=716106

Haas Horse Farm · 06-22-2008, 09:50 PM

What type of saddle?

luvs2ride79 · 06-23-2008, 05:15 PM

Clean and oil the saddle, then oil the saddle some more. Getting those flap well broken in will prevent the color from rubbing off.

You could also try some synthetic leathers. I have some micro-fiber Courbette Smart Choice leathers, one pair of 48 and one pair of 54. Both are new (got the wrong color, oops!). The material is soft suede-like with a nylon core. Very nice! They are havana. If you want a pair, pm me

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06-21-2008, 03:41 PM	#1
CHFJumanji Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 71	Color rubbing off saddle Just got a new saddle, never been cleaned as I just got it today off of trial. Id been riding in it with that cling wrap stuff and when i rode today without it, the color started to rub off from the stirrup leathers from when my leg moves. Is there any way to prevent that or lessen the degree that it rubs off the color?

06-21-2008, 05:27 PM	#2
Fancy's Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere in Canada ;) Posts: 714 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 2	Wondering the same thing =/ __________________ *Zoey...* A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart and wins with his character...

06-22-2008, 08:48 AM	#3
DressageGirl22 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 604 Images: 76	If there is a hole in the saddle flap, near the stirrup bar, than you can put your stirrup leathers under your saddle flap. This only works good if you are using a long girth though, but it's worth a try. __________________ "If all I did was teach you to think like a horse and truly understand their psychology, you'd have the keys to be able to do whatever you want with horses, and to win their hearts." Pat Parelli PNH Level 2

06-22-2008, 07:22 PM	#6
jumpthemoon Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 3,799 Images: 30	Buy better stirrup leathers that are made of wrapped calfskin (around a nylon core). They won't rub and mess up a saddle. __________________ I love the Backyardigans! "Last I checked, the snarky kids were not the judges." kellidahorsegirl

06-22-2008, 09:42 PM	#7
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 14,753 Images: 1301 Blog Entries: 243	These are the fleece wraps - http://catalog.cooltack.com/viewProd...item_id=716106 __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you. .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

06-22-2008, 01:57 PM	#4
Tack Collector Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dreary Station (near to Coma) Posts: 273 Images: 69	There are sheepswool or synthetic fleece sleeves that you can put over the leathers. Somebody posted them in a thread a few months ago.

06-23-2008, 05:15 PM	#9
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,887 Images: 26	Clean and oil the saddle, then oil the saddle some more. Getting those flap well broken in will prevent the color from rubbing off. You could also try some synthetic leathers. I have some micro-fiber Courbette Smart Choice leathers, one pair of 48 and one pair of 54. Both are new (got the wrong color, oops!). The material is soft suede-like with a nylon core. Very nice! They are havana. If you want a pair, pm me . __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy EquineFriends.com**2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com

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