Anyone used a chest freezer to store saddles?

[Kate_13]

Hi

I have just got a free 2nd hand old freezer. I have made 2 saddle racks in it and am storing my saddles in there for extra safety. (it has a padlock on it).

Has anyone tried this? Do mice get in?

I want extra security for them at the yard and didn't want to spend £400 on one of those tack safe things. Also didn't want to keep in lorry for security and sadly my flat isn't big enough for 3 saddles!

 

[NoCollection]

You might find that the saddles get a bit mouldy - there is no ventilation inside a freezer. Could you drill a few air-holes in the lid and around the base - too small for mice but enough to help the air move around?

 

[chickeninabun]

We store feed in our old freezer. No mice get in but it does get a little condensation in it. Not so much to make the feed damp but the tops of the bags feel a bit damp. Best idea is as NoCollection says and drill a couple of small holes in it.
Am planning on using ours to store rugs in during summer when we longer need the hard feed.

 

[Coffee_Bean]

Store my synthetic in one and is fine

 

[merlinsquest]

Only keep feed in mine but saddle isa good idea

My lid doesnt fit completely flat as the spring is gone, so there is a little gap all round. My feed/supliments are never damp.... so perhaps that the answer.... a little stone or a couple of screws in the front corners just to leave a little room for air to circulate???

 

[SpruceRI]

I have my chaff in one freezer and leatherwork and saddlecloths in the other and neither get damp even though it's a little damp in the room