Cleaning tack and equipment surely comes with territory of riding. If one can ride, western or English or drive, one should clean the equipment and tack. If one ride, both western and English or drive, then there should be ways to clean the equipment. It may seem like chore but in the long run, it is surely worth it.
- After removing the bridle dip the bit in the horses water bucket should be checked. This surely prevented any build up on the bit to dry before she had a chance to rinse it off. This literally clean up the tack room before hand.
- Before removing the saddle, wipe the saddle off it is still on horse. Try using a spray on saddle soap which will make things easy. The tack is situated at a convenient level.
- Brush off the polo wraps, boots as well as bandages before removing them horse’s legs. This will clean the shirts and save time between cleaning
The equipments can be expensive and certainly a part of horse budget. Clean your tack because
- It lasts longer- Taking care of the equipment, leather in particular will provide moisture and protection. Feed the leather with proper products to ensure good conditions.
- It looks better- It is great site to see clean and gleaming tack in tack room. You will feel good and it will enhance the look of the horse.
- It feels better- The leather itself will surely feel soft and pliable. The buckles will do up with the leather easy to manage.
Keep your stable equipment clean and in best possible condition so that it can be used for prolonged time.
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