Leather Oil

Saddle leather should be soft and supple, not stiff and hard. The old adage applies: You get what you pay for. Price is not always the only indication of quality, so these points help judge whether or not you will get your money's worth. The most durable leather dyes are "drum-dyed" in a type of washing machine action, completely bathing the hide. The dye easily comes off of "spray-painted" hides which are common in cheap saddles.

We recommend oiling your new saddle before first use with a high quality leather oil. To avoid rubbing the finish off or scratching the grain of the leather of a new saddle, do not ride in the saddle until it has been properly oiled. The purpose of oiling the saddle before use is for comfort and prevention of wear and tear, rather than to achieve a deeper coloration.