RC: SS Suede vs. smooth

[Deanna German <dgerman@earthlink.net>]

Cindy,

I received my suede trainer with  the endurance front and high cantle
with cheyanne roll in April. I ride 3 to 4 times per week for anywhere
from a half hour (schooling a youngster) to 4+ hours on my friend's
older horses (saying that before I get flamed for spending that much
time on my 3 yr. old!) The sticking power is indeed nice for the
youngster, but lousy for the ones who know what they're doing!
Especially when it's hot and humid.

>Question #1:  Is the care of a suede saddle the same as for a pair of
suede
>shoes?

I don't know. I haven't figured it out and the saddle came with no
instructions. How does one properly take care of suede?

>Question #2:  How quickly would the nap on a suede saddle wear out and
>become slick and shiny?

Mine is already showing signs of getting shiny. Have done 60 competitive
miles in it.

>Question #3:  Will water (rain, sponging, etc.) damage suede more
and/or
>faster than smooth leather?

Don't have a longterm answer to this one, but short term, it doesn't
seem to make any difference.


Deanna



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