What should I use to clean my tack?

[a_572]

I have a loan pony and even though he’s not my first, I’m not sure what to use to clean his tack. I know it sounds stupid but I’m not sure as people have told me different things. I have the naf thellwell tack cleaner but I’m not sure if I need to use anything after that or not. Do I need saddle conditioner or can I just use the tack cleaner? It’s liquid by the way but I don’t want to mess up because it’s not my own tack.

 

[MereChristmas]

I think perhaps the easiest thing to do is ask the owner. They may have a particular way of treating their tack.

If not there are a few threads about tack cleaning on the forum.
Many people here recommend Oz’s.
Read about it here

Leather Conditioner Recipe

I get asked on UK horse forums how to make and care for veg tanned saddlery leather and have been asked on here a few times recently so resurrecting this old post, hope it helps. Firstly a bit about oiling and veg tanned leather. NEATSFOOT OIL, is a popular choice to condition modern hides...

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and on other threads.

 

[dottylottie]

i personally like the carr&day&martin step 1 & 2 - ridingwithrhi on yt did a video review testing a few brands and it came out on top!

 

[ycbm]

I use either Stubben or Effax. Both smell gorgeous. The Effax was supplied a few years back with my new (expensive brand) saddle and Stubben sell theirs to use on their very expensive saddles, so I figure if it's good enough for them it's good enough for me.

 

[sbloom]

Too many just aren't good for leather, I would either go with what your manufacturer/fitter suggests or , for good solid English leather I'd always recommend Oz's, I sell it from the van for my saddle fitting customers.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I use Renapur.

 

[JBM]

Stubben is great
I’ve heard a few ppl say carr&day&martin stuff changed the colour of their tack
I like the 2in one stuff too horseman’s one step think it’s called

 

[expanding_horizon]

Too many just aren't good for leather, I would either go with what your manufacturer/fitter suggests or , for good solid English leather I'd always recommend Oz's, I sell it from the van for my saddle fitting customers.

How about this one? Rapide

Rapide is an emulsion of mineral oils, water, carnauba wax, (vegetable) and beeswax.

Rapide Leather Gel, 200 ml

Rapide Rapide is recommended for use an ALL Fairfax saddles, bridles, girths, breastplates,Kent & Masters saddles and the leather seat and knee pads of Thorowgood T8 saddles. Developed especially to clean and feed leather, Rapid will keep the leather supple and water-resistant with a striking...

mmtackshop.com

 

[sbloom]

How about this one? Rapide

Rapide is an emulsion of mineral oils, water, carnauba wax, (vegetable) and beeswax.

Rapide Leather Gel, 200 ml

Rapide Rapide is recommended for use an ALL Fairfax saddles, bridles, girths, breastplates,Kent & Masters saddles and the leather seat and knee pads of Thorowgood T8 saddles. Developed especially to clean and feed leather, Rapid will keep the leather supple and water-resistant with a striking...

mmtackshop.com

I stick to my advice, as there are no full ingredient lists it's impossible.to know. Use it for your K&M as per my advice to use what is recommended by the maker.

 

[Lady Jane]

Ask the owner. I like 'good stuff' on my tack but they may not care! It also dpends on the leather