Girth Leather
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Waterproofing leather...?
So I am going to the beach and I want to waterproof my saddle and boots. No, I do not have a spare pair of boots that don't matter OR a synthetic saddle to borrow. So I was wondering if anybody has experience with Leather Therapy waterproofer or if they have a favorite brand.
Also I use a conditioner with beeswax and I was wondering if that would be enough to keep either of them from getting damaged.
I won't be in too deep of water and I am bringing a synthetic girth that I can rinse daily.
Also, I don't mind if it is a little slippery because I have Sadl-Tite (It's grippy stuff for tack that works really well).
--Thanks!! : )
Like I said, I am just going to go in a little, my saddle will just have a couple drops on it and I was wondering what works, not looking for a lecture on how to not go in the water.
And no, I'm not on vacation, it's a SCHOOL camping trip becuse we have an equestrian program.
WHY would you put your saddle into salt water? Once you get salt into the leather, it's the kiss of death for your saddle.
It will corrode metal and humidity will draw moisture and mildew. In short, your saddle will be ruined. (there is NO way to get it out) Or were you thinking this is a way to a new saddle?
I live 11/2 miles from the beach, none of us ever rode to the beach with saddle or boots.
You're on vacation, why don't you ride bareback and bare foot?