RESTORATION WORKSHOP CURRICULUM:
For those of you DIYers, heres your chance to gain that much needed knowledge about how to perform your own annual saddle soundness checks and deep cleaning procedures.
This next and last (at our current Mondovi location) clinic is tentatively scheduled for next Saturday-August 9th, depending on the number of registered participants that sign up.
***NOTE: A MINIMUM OF SIX PARTICIPANTS IS NEEDED TO SCHEDULE THE WORKSHOP, so ask your friends to sign up with you.
Saddle Cleaning, Conditioning and Restoration Clinic
•Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
•Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00ish PM (try to arrive about ten minutes early)
•Location: W887 County Road TT, Mondovi WI 54755
•Parking: Please park in the first driveway (not in front of the garage doors)
•Workshop fee: $150.00 per student
• Introduce each other, and what were you looking to learn from the workshop.
• Quick review of handouts,
The Days Curriculum;
1. How to perform a Saddle (Tree) Soundness Inspection and parts safety check,
2. Saddle Anatomy while breaking down a demonstration saddle,
3.Tricks on how to remove and replace silver conchos without damaging its etched surface,
4. How to remove and replace stirrup leathers with minimal struggle,
5. Demonstrating how to perform a “Deep Saddle Cleaning,” to improve leather hydration and eliminate squeaks,
6. Proper Oiling and Conditioning phase,
7. How to apply a ‘TanKote’ finish, to retain that “Like New” luster,
8. How to replace worn or degraded stitching, using hand ‘Saddle Stitching’ technique, and with an industrial sewing machines,
9. How to replace worn ‘Latigo Saddle Strings’ and forming a “Blood Knot” to secure them,
10. How to properly secure; a Latigo or nylon cinch strap, halfbreed strap, and billet straps to your saddles Rigging Dees,
11. Discussions on; How to prevent mildew from attacking a saddles leather fibers, and, if time allows…
12. How to replace a horn wrap,
13. How to install new Breast Collar Clip Dees to a saddle.
Note: Bring a saddle of your own, preferably one that may need some minor repairs.
There will be filtered Ice water and various snack on hand throughout the day.
That said, bring your own refillable water bottle and a bag lunch for noon break.
Workshop Location: W887 County Road TT, Mondovi Wisconsin 54755
Park anywhere in the first driveway.
Also check out other Workshops in Cuneo.
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