How to Clean Horse Tack

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Head over to the nearest horse supply store and purchase a couple bars of glycerin soap (it's cheap)

   The brand doesn't matter; ask fellow riders which products they would recommend.
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   Step 2: a soft cloth

   , This way no dirt and sweat get built up, taking your show prep from an hour to 2 minutes.
   
   This also allows you to inspect your tack every time you ride, for safety issues. , Get the saddle completely dry before continuing the next step.
   
   Do not rub the soap suds into the leather; it contains the dirt and grit that you are trying to remove from the leather. , Rub it on the saddle with a clean towel, taking care to coat the leather evenly.
   
   Wipe off any excess. , Take the bridle apart, and set the pieces aside with the stirrup leathers. ,, Scrub.
   
   It is possible to use a small quantity of silver polish on the stirrups; do NOT use silver polish on the bit, for any reason, at any time.
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   Step 3: a sponge

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   Step 4: and leather conditioner.

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   Step 5: Keep a bar right next to the place where you tack up your horse

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   Step 6: along with a small bucket of water and a sponge.

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   Step 7: Every time you are finished riding

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   Step 8: dampen the sponge (with a good wring out)

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   Step 9: swipe it on the soap and give your saddle and bridle a quick once over.

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    Step 10: Dry off the saddle with a clean towel or if you air dry you will have to use oil to get the mosser back into the tack.

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    Step 11: Get some leather conditioner (preferably marketed specifically for horse tack) and put it on the saddle.

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    Step 12: Remove the stirrup leathers from the saddle and set them aside.

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    Step 13: Clean as above.

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    Step 14: Dip the bit and stirrups in a bucket of pure

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    Step 15: room-temperature water.

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