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Re: [RC] Stupid Question about a saddle - Laney HumphreyI'd try giving it a good conditioning treatment if you haven't already done that. A local saddle maker who now specializes in restoring antique saddles uses only liquid glycerin soap on the old saddles he works on. He says he prefers it because it is completely natural, not synthetic or petroleum based. When polished with a soft cloth, the saddle will glow very nicely too. To stop the squeaks you are going to have to take the time to get at the places way up high under the seat. Something is rubbing and causing the squeaking. I wouldn't be surprised if, when you find the squeak, you also find some worn out parts that need to be replaced.For safety's sake, check your stirrup leathers, billets or cinch straps and other parts that are always fastened in the same places. Many can be shifted to other holes or spots. If your saddle is 20 years old, some of these leather parts are probably too worn to be safe. Bring your saddle inside, settle down in front of your tv with a good show or movie and have fun making friends with your saddle! Laney Horsey Dorsey wrote: My saddle creaks alot. I mean alot. You should hear me going down the road. It is about 20 years old. It hadn't been ridden for years, before I got it. Is it the leather? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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