They want to keep that tack in top condition so it will maintain its value, stay strong and safe, and look good. Choosing the right leather care products can be baffling, however. Even well-intentioned riders' eyes glaze over when they scan the shelves in their favorite tack shop.
Products are as likely to be grouped by their size or container shape as they are by their uses.
Many are ambiguous. Unless you read the label, the name doesn't clearly tell you whether the product you are holding is a cleaner, a conditioner or something else. Confusing and inconsistent terminology in catalog copy also calls for the decoding skills of a master spy. You can take the guesswork out of buying leather care products by understanding that all those pretty bottles and tins can be grouped by their purpose. Start by asking yourself whether you are trying to clean, condition, shine or protect your leather from moisture.