Hugo in his gorgeous new anatomical bridle.
More from the bridle makers:
“Neatsfoot oil compound is pure neatsfoot oil mixed with synthetic oil, usually petroleum-based, so should NOT be used. But even pure neatsfoot oil is prone to oxidising, causing leather to crack and deteriorate. As such, it's wise to avoid using it.
These will affect the surface of the leather and may cause the colour and texture to change and the surface to crack and peel!
We recommend 'Oh So Pure' Leather Balm, as it does not contain Glycerin, but uses Yorkshire Beeswax and Lanolin instead.
Allow the dressing to soak in and make sure that the bridle is dry before use. For regular cleaning, disassemble the bridle and wipe with a squeezed out sponge, dipped in warm water to remove dirt and grease. DO NOT USE SADDLE SOAP, DETERGENT OR ANY GLYCERIN or PETROLEUM-BASED OIL CONTAINING PRODUCTS.
Apply the Leather Conditioner with a dry, clean cloth and allow to dry.
Apply a liberal coat of good quality leather dressing to both sides, BUT NOT ON THE INSIDE OF THE BROWBAND LOOPS, OR THEY MAY STRETCH, EVEN IN A SHORT SPACE OF TIME…”
*I looked up the ingredients of the Oakwood Leather Conditioner and was pleased to read “This unique leather dressing cream, contains a careful balance of natural nourishing waxes and oils including lanolin, beeswax, emu oil, tea tree and eucalyptus oil. Regular use of Oakwood Leather Conditioner will help maintain and improve the resilience and durability of your leather articles.”
There’s loads more I need you to catch up on my 1%* improvements mission but those will have to wait till next week.
This comes from the book Atomic Habits? Have you read it? It started with the story of how 1% improvements helped win Great Britain 8 Olympic Golds for cycling in Beijing and 8 Olympic Golds in London. Very inspiring.
