VioletStripe
Well-Known Member
So first of all, I officially am the proud owner of a Fairfax classic jump and all I can say is - I am madly, deeply in love, and we are very happy together.
Secondly, it came with Rapide gel to use on it which I am very happy to do and will definitely be doing to as it is under the official care instructions. However, this got me thinking and reading - do people not use old fashioned saddle soap any more?
I'm only 24 and suddenly feel terribly behind the times reading up about people eschewing saddle soap - it's what I was always taught to use on the various yards I learned and worked on. I never used Neatsfoot oil (horrible stuff IMO) but often use balsams if my leather is dry. So, thoughts? What do you lot use on your tack? Yesterday I used soap on my bridle and some balsam (it was long overdue for a clean I must admit) and used the Rapide on my saddle...
Secondly, it came with Rapide gel to use on it which I am very happy to do and will definitely be doing to as it is under the official care instructions. However, this got me thinking and reading - do people not use old fashioned saddle soap any more?
I'm only 24 and suddenly feel terribly behind the times reading up about people eschewing saddle soap - it's what I was always taught to use on the various yards I learned and worked on. I never used Neatsfoot oil (horrible stuff IMO) but often use balsams if my leather is dry. So, thoughts? What do you lot use on your tack? Yesterday I used soap on my bridle and some balsam (it was long overdue for a clean I must admit) and used the Rapide on my saddle...