Removing leather treatments?

[flyingfeet]

Just got a new WOW saddle, which is secondhand. Althought barely used, the previous owner has put oil / gunk all over it.

The saddle is tacky to the touch and the girth straps are very slippery as I cannot tighten them up easily without gloves.

Anyone have any thoughts on de-greasing it? I did think about fairy liquid, but loathe to as its still damn expensive!

 

[threeponies]

Have you tried cleaning it as you would if it wasn't sticky? Sorry if that's not much use, don't really know!

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

i have the same problem with a bridle my mum decided to soak in oil, its horrible!! I've tried cleaning it normally with saddle cleaner and that doesnt work!

 

[flyingfeet]

Humm not looking too good then!

When will the older generation learn that you no longer have to drown new saddles with oil, because the tanning process has improved!!!