How to Clean a Circle Y Saddle

Circle Y saddles are a brand of Western style saddle founded in Texas in 1960. As with any saddle or leather product, clean and oil a Circle Y saddle to keep it supple and in good condition. Because its silver parts are electroplated and have an anti-tarnish finish, you clean them with water so you don't accidentally remove the special finish.

Things You'll Need

  • Saddle stand
  • Saddle soap bar
  • Sponge
  • Cloths
  • Water
  • Conditioning cream
  • Stiff bristle brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the saddle on a saddle stand and remove the stirrups, girth or cinches and the breast collar. Wipe the saddle with a dry cloth to remove dust.

    • 2

      Load saddle soap on your sponge by dampening the sponge very lightly with water and rubbing it against the saddle soap bar to get a thick lather.

    • 3

      Rub the sponge against the leather parts of your Circle Y saddle, using circular motions to apply to the saddle soap to the saddle; make sure to reach all tricky areas. Brush the flesh sides (unfinished) of the saddle with a stiff bristle brush. Wipe off any excess saddle soap from your saddle, using a damp cloth.

    • 4

      Apply conditioning cream to all leather parts of your saddle on a dry cloth. Start out with 1 tbsp. on your cloth. Use slightly more if necessary but do use it sparingly. Leave to dry for an hour and then remove excess conditioning cream with a dry cloth. Buff the saddle.

    • 5

      Clean all silver parts of your Circle Y saddle using a clean cloth and water only.