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YOUR HORSE'S CARE TACK I EXPERT TIPS ON CLEANING

SOME PEOPLE LOVE it, while some people loathe it, but whatever your feelings are towards tack cleaning it is a necessary and very important aspect of horse management.

If you clean your leatherwork regularly, it will always be an easy job. If you leave it for the grease and dirt to build up, it will become quite a chore.

Furthermore, tack cleaning is about more than just aesthetics. If you neglect leather, grease can build up quickly, making reins and saddles slippery and causing a potentially dangerous situation, especially in wet weather.

Tack cleaning also brings the chance to cast an eye overany signs of wear and tear that may need attention or repair.

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