How do you clean a [horse] bridle?

Question

Do you take it apart? Do you use saddle soap? I have Farnam leather foam, is that ok? Thanks!

Answer 1

You take it apart and use a leather conditioner. I have not used that product specifically, but since it says Leather, it should be ok. Try it in a little section and let it dry before doing the whole bridle so you can make sure it doesn't stain the leather.

Take it apart (mainly so you do not get the cleaner on the bit) and use a washrag and leather cleaner....then scrub!

Answer 2

If you are doing a thorough cleaning and conditoning, you should probably take it apart to get all the parts clean. The kind of leather cleaner you have should be fine. Dampen the leather, put soap on a tack sponge, and rub it down. Then, use a clean, damp sponge to wipe it off. As for the bit, use water and a toothbrush or something of the sort. It works very well. When you are choosing a sponge, just make sure it is soft to it won't damage the leather. Always let your bride dry before you reassmble it and use it on your horse. If you are only doing a wipe down, you don't have to take the bridle apart. Hope this helps! HAPPY TRAILS!

Answer 3

To clean a leather bridle, take it all apart (don't loose the hardware like I sometimes do) and soak the bit in warm water. Your product will work, and when that's gone, buy good ol' saddle soap. Read the simple directions. The more time you spend rubbing and polishing, the better the results. Take an old toothbrush and clean the crud off the bit. Reassemble and pat yourself for doing a good job. Always buy quality leather and take good care of it. Some of my headstalls are over 30 years old and in great shape.
I just shake my head when I see leather left out in the rain for weeks, then people wonder why it dries out and cracks.
When you clean your tack, it also gives you time for a thorogh exam on wear and parts that could break. Replace these before you forget. Have fun with your horse!

Answer 4

Take it completely apart, making sure you remember how it goes back together. Then used saddle soap (Farnam foam is great) and an old wash cloth. Either spray the leather or the cloth and clean away. Then, reassemble.

Answer 5

I have often used saddle soap just keep using it until the leather is cleaned . I usually soak the rag in warm water get the saddle soap on the rag and go all over it let it soak and clean dry this works well. when done use the saddle soap to polish the leather this takes lots of elbow grease. But turns out great.

Answer 6

You do take it apart. You use anything that is a saddle soap or leather soap. I don't know about that product I've never heard of it. When you clean it be sure to get all sides (front, back, and sides) Remember to clean the buckles as well. After you clean it, you need to use a leather conditioner also to keep it flexible.

Answer 7

The best way to do it is take it apart, BUT IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO THEN DON'T TRY IT unless somebody you know konws how to do it and can help you. I would just take the saddle soap and wipe down all the pices especally the crown peice (top of bridle) noseband and crown peice where the sweat builds up. I would follow up with a conditioner every other week or something so the leather doesn't crack. hope that helps

Answer 8

well it depends wether its synthetic or not because if it is then you dont need to clean but if its leather then heres what to do. unbuckle the whole bridle and buy some dubbin (you can get it at your nearest horse store or in the shoe polish section at the super market and then get an old rag or towel and dab it it the dubbin (you dont much)and wipe it all over the bridle peices (except the bit and the buckles)and then when you've done that put the bridle back together and that will help protect it fromthe weather and water.

Answer 9

its best to use a leather conditioner or soap.....