Misconceptions about caring for saddles and tack.

1.(Question) Do I need to oil my leather to maintain it?

   (Answer) No, you do not need to oil leather to maintain it. Most oils are harmful or do not do your leather any good and will only serve to collect dust and to soil your clothes. These oils also darken your leather and are unsightly.

2. (Question) Do I need to clean my saddle and tack with saddle soap?

    (Answer) No, saddle soap will harm your leather because leather has a PH of 4.5 (acid) and saddle soap is a PH of 10 (alkaline) and will damage your leather by changing the tanning process that preserves your leather.