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How to Clean Your Leather Saddle

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

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Strip The Saddle

Saddle ready to be cleaned on stand.

Saddle stripped of stirrups, girth and ready to clean on a saddle stand.

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Strip the saddle of all fittings and undo any buckles. Wipe the saddle down with slightly dampened toweling to remove any loose dust, dirt and hair.

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