Daily Tack Care

Do you ever wonder how you are going to get everything done in a day? And just when you think you’re almost there you realise that you still have mountains of tack to clean. That’s why we love Horseman’s One Step Leather Cleaner – it makes tack cleaning quick and easy.

Absorbine explain:

Ensuring that bits remain clean is an important task, so why not have a bucket of water at the tack room door which you can dunk bits in as you walk past, this will save you time later on in the day.

For cleaning bridles and saddles that are in use every day Absorbine Horseman's One Step® Leather Cleaner and Conditioner is really easy to use and as well as cleaning it also conditions the leather. No water is required, simply use with a sponge to remove the dirt and sweat at the same time. As it is rich in lanolin it also provides suppleness and leaves a natural shine.

BGA member Sarah Sutton says, “I honestly love this product. I think it halves my tack cleaning time each day and my leather looks and feels great. Unlike some leather cleaners it doesn’t leave a slimy residue on the leather which means it can be used daily and you don’t end up covered in soap when using the tack. I wouldn’t use anything else!”

For that final touch ensure reins are looped in the throat lash and cross nosebands (no need to use the buckles, just use the keepers to save time), before hanging bridles back, to give that tidy tack room look.

Give girths and plastic / neoprene boots a wipe using warm water, with a small amount of fairy liquid in to help remove any dirt and grease.

Your tack room should be warm, well ventilated and consistent in temperature. Tack rooms that are too cold can encourage mould spores to grow, whilst tack rooms that are too hot dry out the leather.