[RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather - Jonni
As Angie said, you can just let it get wet, then
give it a good treatment after the ride to keep the leather in good shape. I
ride with a sheepskin cover on my saddle, and hate to take it off for a wet
rainy ride, as I have it attached rather well. I went to Wal-Mart, and bought
one of those cheap $3 picnic table cloths that have the cloth backing, but are
plastic / vinyl. I added some grommets, and made it so I can just tie it on over
my saddle and sheepskin cover. Most of the time you know at the start of
the ride if it is gonna be a wet one, so I plan for it. After riding about 15
min, it had seated itself well over everything, and does not shift or move and
kept the saddle (and cover) dry. I did not find it too slick or
bothersome. Then at vet checks, or any time I dismount, the saddle is
still covered. Then I can ride with a rain suit instead of a
"slicker".
