Slippy Saddle - how do I get it less shiny?!

[kit279]

OH has been complaining that ever since I cleaned his saddle this weekend, the saddle is too slippy and shiny (ungrateful b*gger) and that he's sliding around in it a bit much. I would normally suggest lunging lessons but annoyingly he's an excellent rider with good position and he already wears full seat suede-type breeches. I tried the saddle myself and I have to agree with him, we need more stick!

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to make the leather more grippy without actually damaging it?

 

[lowbardon]

i had this problem with my new saddle,it was slightly too big and i was sliding around i found the only solution was a heather moffit saddle saver,or you could try a normal sheepskin seat saver and not clean the saddle for a while to let the leather recover.

 

[1275gta]

I to recommend a sheepsking saddle cover.

 

[kerilli]

umm, i only saddle-soap the seat of my saddle about twice a year. i'd scrub at it with a towel to absorb the soap, i think!

 

[HelsB]

I never saddle soap the top of my saddle for exactly this reason.

Heather Moffett Seat Saver gets a vote from me too

 

[CastleMouse]

Try using Ko-Chao-Line...?

 

[niagaraduval]

I'd much prefer to have a shiny saddle than an old dusty saddle, i love it when my tack shines!