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| Posted: Mon Jul 2nd, 2012 02:30 am |
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Lakota Ranch Hand 
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I feel the same way about the messageboard too! I will tell ya, there will be no problem with any stiffness in the stirrup leathers. They are not solid leather like a traditional saddle. They may not really take a 'set' to them, but they will be plenty flexable and will conform to your leg while being used. You will be pleased. There won't be a lot of need for much conditioning of leather parts on the E-Lite as there isn't much leather. I looked the prototype over pretty well at Equine Affaire and it is gonna be a pretty low maintenance piece of equipment. I am really impressed with how Brenda kept all the great engineering in this saddle while dropping the weight. It's pretty light....  Good job Brenda, you keep on amazing us with your ingenuity!
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| Posted: Sun Jul 1st, 2012 03:16 pm |
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cbbglp G.O.G Community Member 
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Jake just emailed me to say my new black Imus 4 Beat Lite saddle will be shipping early next week. I AM SO EXCITED!! He sent me a picture of the first black LITE that was just finished but being computer illiterate I just don't know how to get it from my email to here so everyone can see the quality in black. My Palomino TWH is going to look gorgeous in her new everything black outfit. I will condition all the leather before I use it. Thanks for the tip. I hope the stirrups turn easily for my knee replacements or I'll have to get those damn turners till they develop memory. I really appreciate everyone's advice on sooo many relevant topics concerning gaited horses. I read this message board everyday and I have never come across such giving, helpful folks. Thanks. Again Last edited on Sun Jul 1st, 2012 03:18 pm by cbbglp ____________________ Cathy |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012 10:25 pm |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member 
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They are the microfiber cloths from the auto section to wax a car, they are soft.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012 08:13 pm |
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Lakota Ranch Hand
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Good, this is very high quality leather and you will probably be fine for quite a long time. Just thought it was something to think about. When using a cloth with Leather New a soft cloth is best, you wouldn't want anything that might have a 'scrubbing' effect. I know what micro fiber is, but never used any so you'll have to make that call....
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012 06:40 pm |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member
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Awesome, thanks for the info Lakota! I will check the leather and see how it feels. I know they oiled it right before they shipped it because it was all oily when I got it lol. I have some microfiber cleaning cloths I can use.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012 01:18 pm |
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TheBlaze G.O.G Community Member 
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Lakota, these are great tips! I'm going to use them next time I clean my tack!!
____________________ ~Tina Wishes are horses, and I fly! |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012 02:54 am |
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Lakota Ranch Hand
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I just kinda thought that maybe with the higher humidity down there that the heat may not cook it to a high degree like it would in say, New Mexico. I always oil my new saddles when I first get them to help limber things up. New leather tack is always a little stiff. How often after that depends on how it feels. If it seems to be drying out a little it could stand some conditioning. You will have to be the judge of that. If you don't want it to mold, never use neatsfoot oil. It will cause leather to mold and there are better products out there. Also it would be bad to store in a humid environment that is sealed and never gets a change of air, especially if it is dark. If you ever have to clean moldy tack, don't do it in the tack room. The spores will get in the air and end up on your other tack. Also, sunshine helps to kill the spores so clean it out in the sun away from other tack. I have heard that olive oil is what they use on the royal family's tack in England, and I seem to remember Brenda suggesting it as well. I have never used it on my tack myself. I do cook with it exclusively though! I prefer to use a two step process. First with Leather Therapy 'Restorer/Conditioner' oil, then Leather New Liquid Glycerine Saddle Soap. If you should choose to use these products, do the oil first and let it soak in well overnight. The next day you can do the Leather New soap. It buffs to a beautiful sheen. You should be just fine with olive oil though, and it is cheaper. I use shop rags to apply my products or just my fingers for the oil. Smear the oil on the surface evenly and let it soak in. Probably not a lot will soak in through the finish. Where you will get the best effect is on the back (flesh) side of the leather. Put in on liberally and let it soak in overnight. The next day, you can buff around on it with a clean, soft cloth to remove any smear/smudge marks on the surface. Be sure to get it in every where, like move the stirrup leathers around on the tree bar to make sure the whole thing has gotten oiled. Don't neglect the saddle strings and tie straps too. When all these parts are conditioned well, there is no finer feeling in your hands. It's easier to adjust the stirrups and tie the knot in your tie straps too.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012 02:15 am |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member
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Lakota wrote:Elisaliv, in another post you mentioned that you store your tack in your car, and I see you are in Fla. I know it can get really dang hot in a car and I got to thinking that you may want to keep an eye on your leather. It might cook the oils out of it and you may want to condition things more often than usual. Not sure if the humidity keeps it all good in my car but below are June - Aug averages. How often should I be oiling my leather normally? I really don't even know how to! I got Olive Oil to do it but not quite sure how. Oh and I will be storing my tack in an air tight tack room under a covered area starting the middle of next month when the rescue moves to the new awesome property. June: Average Morning Relative Humidity 87% Average Afternoon Relative Humidity 69% July: Average Morning Relative Humidity 89% Average Afternoon Relative Humidity 72% August: Average Morning Relative Humidity 88% Average Afternoon Relative Humidity 69% Last edited on Wed Jun 27th, 2012 02:24 am by elisaliv |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 27th, 2012 02:01 am |
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Lakota Ranch Hand
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Elisaliv, in another post you mentioned that you store your tack in your car, and I see you are in Fla. I know it can get really dang hot in a car and I got to thinking that you may want to keep an eye on your leather. It might cook the oils out of it and you may want to condition things more often than usual. I keep my saddles in the house, but in the winter they go down to the basement so the wood stove doesn't dry them out so bad. Not sure how things are there in Fla. Maybe it's humid enough it won't be a problem? IDK, just thought I'd mention it.
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| Posted: Mon May 28th, 2012 10:46 pm |
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TheBlaze G.O.G Community Member
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Lakota wrote:Like Red Green used to say "If the women don't find ya hansome, they should at least find ya handy". Hilarious!!! What a great invention! I might have to get my hubby to do the same thing so they'll fit in my truck bed instead of in the back seat!
____________________ ~Tina Wishes are horses, and I fly! |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29th, 2012 01:03 am |
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sdlepal Ranch Hand 
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Pretty nice idea and creative hubby you got there!
____________________ Pam and Cowboy Casey |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23rd, 2012 07:37 am |
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Lakota Ranch Hand
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Like Red Green used to say "If the women don't find ya hansome, they should at least find ya handy".
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22nd, 2012 01:45 pm |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member
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GypsySusan wrote: I like that a whole lot better than storing it on the horn in the itty bitty tack room of my trailer. I've heard of storing a saddle on the horn but I don't like that idea lol. I want it to stay pretty as long as I can help it! Lakota wrote: Did he just 'stick' the copper elbows on, or did he solder them on with a propane torch? Pretty cool. He just stuck them inside the 3/4" 45 degree copper elbows. He was going to use epoxy to glue them in but he said it was a tight fit so they should stay without glue.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22nd, 2012 05:23 am |
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Lakota Ranch Hand
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Did he just 'stick' the copper elbows on, or did he solder them on with a propane torch? Pretty cool.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21st, 2012 10:13 pm |
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GypsySusan G.O.G Community Member 
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I like that a whole lot better than storing it on the horn in the itty bitty tack room of my trailer.
____________________ Susan www.gypsytrotters.com Phil 4:11-13, 19 Missouri Fox Trotters: To Ride One... Is to Own One. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21st, 2012 08:43 pm |
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JessiFK G.O.G Community Member 
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wow that's pretty slick -- smart and handy hubby! LOL
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| Posted: Sat Apr 21st, 2012 07:57 pm |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member
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I ordered a saddle stand for my 4-Beat saddle to store in my Ford Escape. But since it was way too tall, my hubby cut the legs off and modified it for me so it will fit. Since we don't have our own land or barn yet, I can store it in my trunk for when I goto the horse rescue on the weekends. Attachment: saddle rack.jpg (Downloaded 111 times)
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