watermarks and saddles?

[Vicki_Krystal]

anybody have any miracle cures for them?

ive been rubbing leather cleaner in for 30 mins now and they are still just as noticable.

 

[Tierra]

I never managed to get rid of mine on my beautiful prestige saddle

They seemed to fade when i first used various things, but it was just when the leather was slightly damp

As soon as it dried, the marks were evident again.

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

im trying to get them out of my devoucoux!

i never really noticed them before tbh but i have to sell it as silly new horse just wont fit into it!!!

they are only little - but they are bugging me now i know they are there!

 

[YorksG]

I have to get mud off mine as the Appy decided on the 'social ride' that she was itchy, I had a glass of mulled wine in one hand and her in the other and madam decided to roll!! Fortunately didn't roll over and break the tree, but saddle is now rather muddy.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Speak to your saddler about it, if there is a way of getting rid then they will know it.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

They are caused by the excess water washing out some of the dye/ fat liquer in the leather...
Two main ways to deal with it- if the leather is dried out, try lots of proper neatsfoot oil over the whole saddle as that will even it out
or
wet the whole flap and work the edge of the watermark outwards so it blends in-
unfortunately there isnt a miracle cure but either of these methods will improve the appearance.
If its a black saddle, clean off the leather cleaner, let the leather dry completely and apply liquid scuff cover (sold for kids shoes- NOT the shoe shine as only the scuff cover has dye in it)-* Caveat * try a small area first!

 

[Michelle73]

QR: Coachaline or however its spelt usually works for me