Squeeky saddle

[HannahAndSydney]

Just a quick one.

The past few times I have ridden, when I'm in rising trot my saddle squeeks. I'm used to the riding school saddles doing this but because it's my own, if it can be silenced I want it to be silenced! It's annoying and embarrasing too... I trotted past someone on the estate and I was so concious of it.

Is it just being odd, or is there a reason for it? Or is it the stirrup leathers? Help please! It's driving me insane! :o

[helena]

Do you think it's a leather squeak or the tree squeaking? If its the leather I would suggest it needs oiling, if it's the tree and it's really bad it might need looking into by a saddler as there could be something wrong with the tree.

[HannahAndSydney]

I haven't got a clue. It was only cleaned (and oiled) a few days ago but I will do it again and see if that helps.

I hope it isn't the tree as it is brand new. I've only had it a matter of months!

Thanks for your reply :)

[helena]

Ah well if it's brand new it is probably working itself in. Mine did it for a few weeks and then stopped. If it carries on I would speak to the saddler you got it from if you are concerned. In terms of oiling, I think I oiled mine about 5 x in the first few weeks before it stopped squeaking!

[Zeitgeist Mom]

Is it a leather or synthetic saddle? My Thorogood Maxam saddle sqeaks terribly! I hate it, and it makes me wary of buying synthetic again because of the squeaking.

[HannahAndSydney]

It's leather.

I'll see how it goes because it wasn't as bad yesterday. Cheers

[Katie Morag]

When I used a leather saddle, mine used to squeek after I cleaned it. It was my boots rubbing against the leather.

[Tnavas]

Try a fine dusting of talcum powder under all the flaps - this often stops it.