Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The Appropriate Method To Clean And Store Horses Saddlery

By Steven James


Saddlery and equipment are to be thoroughly cleaned and properly stored to ensure that they last for a long time. In addition, the ride is greatly improved when these items are well cleaned frequently. Riding horses then becomes a joy and not something to dread.

When it comes to the storage of saddlery, the atmosphere of the place matters a lot. This is because a damp area will lead to mold growth in these items while a hot and dry location will cause the leather to become brittle and therefore cause it to crack. The best place to store your items is one with a warm and dry atmosphere.

It is important to first inspect the saddlery before storing it. This will help in uncovering any areas that need to be repaired. When it comes to storing rugs, it is important to throw in some moth balls in the rug trunk, together with the rugs in order to prevent moth damage.

Horse rugs should always be taken outdoors frequently so as to aerate them and check whether any rodents or moths have damaged them in any way. The best way to aerate them is to shake them vigorously. Any buckles on these rugs should be lubricated with Vaseline in order to prevent tarnishing.

For the equipment that will be stored for a long time, one should unbuckle it to prevent the buckles from stiffening. In addition, any leather-work should be meticulously cleaned and carefully oiled before it is stored away.

When the horse saddlery and equipment are well-cleaned and stored, they stand a better chance of lasting for a long period and also providing great service. A horse tack can be washed in warm water either by using a cloth or a sponge. In addition, the right saddle soap must be used when cleaning the tack.

A soft piece of cloth is to be used when cleaning any metallic equipment. In case of leather with grease stains, one should make certain that it is soaped thoroughly before the actual washing. This is done to prevent the grease stains from forming lumps on the leather.

For a very dirty saddlery, the best way to clean it is through using soda crystals on warm water. When a contagious disease strikes your horse farm, it is best to isolate any equipment that was used on the horses at that time. This equipment should then be sterilized in soda water and then dried and stored.




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