Does a new bridle need oiling before use?

[Hutchlou]

Hi, finally settled on a Rhinestone Comfort from Equihunt (mid-price range but decent leather!) hasn't arrived yet but do I need to oil it at all before I use it?
Even the really good quality bridles ie Jeffries and Stubens, that I looked at at Chandlers seemed quite stiff.
Thanks very much

 

[air78]

I wouldn't use oil, but Effax leather balsam or similar would be good to soften it and condition

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

We don't oil new leatherwear we use 'Grand Prix Gloss'. It's a great leather conditioning cream that makes the leather supple & gives it a lovely deep sheen. We use it on saddles, bridles, martingales, boots even our leather suite. You can get it off ebay or the below website.
http://www.grandprixleathergloss.co.uk/
(This isn't an advert....just a very satisfied customer)

 

[Donkeymad]

No, although you might like to use some leather balsam such a Effax or Hamanol.