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[RC] Protection of leather saddle in bad weather - Jonni

As Angie said, you can just let it get wet, then give it a good treatment after the ride to keep the leather in good shape. I ride with a sheepskin cover on my saddle, and hate to take it off for a wet rainy ride, as I have it attached rather well. I went to Wal-Mart, and bought one of those cheap $3 picnic table cloths that have the cloth backing, but are plastic / vinyl. I added some grommets, and made it so I can just tie it on over my saddle and sheepskin cover. Most of the time you know at the start of the ride if it is gonna be a wet one, so I plan for it. After riding about 15 min, it had seated itself well over everything, and does not shift or move and kept the saddle (and cover) dry. I did not find it too slick or bothersome.  Then at vet checks, or any time I dismount, the saddle is still covered. Then I can ride with a rain suit instead of a "slicker".
Jonni