Buying A Used Saddle - Part 2 - Taking Apart and Oiling

[@davebrooks2942]

What blessing to see a man and woman continually working things out over the years and still doing it!!!!! You guys are the best... I'll save this video to watch anytime I'm a little down 😉🤠

[@jeffreyp.powers2320]

Love your videos. Nice to meet mama. I've been riding since I was 2 and am now 69. Never made a living at it but have put in a lot of hours and covered a lot of miles in the saddle. The better the saddle the better the ride. When doing my annual heavy cleaning and oiling, I remove all conchos and screws that I can get to so I can get oil a little closer to the tree. It also helps getting the stirrup leathers back in. I never had a saddle fail from to much oil. I always use pure neetsfoot oil and have never had a problem. Take care of your tack and it will take care of you. Happy Trails.

[@craig5477]

It’s very satisfying to see leather that is oiled & supple. Taking the saddle apart also gives me a better understanding of how it’s put together. Good information.

[@nickiegodfrey4287]

This is the way I have always conditioned my 8 saddles. It's good to see I've been doing it right. It's also nice to finally see Mama. She is a very pretty lady.

[@davidskaggs9914]

Very interesting and informative for new riders. So many people don't take the time to explain the little things and why. Thanks!

[@RIP30]

Very nice to finally see Momma , love and respect y’all very much from Mississippi

[@Doxymeister]

Boy, does this bring back memories of my Dad and I in the garage, taking apart, cleaning and oiling my "new" saddle!, when I got my first "grown-up" horse (in other words, not our kid's pony) And good on you, wanting to do it yourself, it's the best way to learn. Thank you both!

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

Great job, Momma. It’s good to know how to take care of your personal gear. The creaking leather sound is beautiful music.

[@charliekingpine3893]

I like the way you do your videos as you take your time and cover all the little details and it helps you know what your talking about, many thanks

[@dalemccormick8159]

When I'm about to disassemble a really dry saddle, I apply a layer of Liquid Glycerine Saddle Soap to the stirrup leathers and the saddle strings prior to pulling them out. You'll be amazed how much easier they slide out.

[@prehistoricplayer1132]

A very informative video as always! Thank you and you're wife for all the hard work you two do!

[@SteveMrW]

Good teamwork, maintenance is a good way to learn about kit and what does what.

[@rickpierson2458]

I like that idea with a brush. One thing I've done when pulling the stirrup leather out is to pull a string through there (that will have to be attached to the stirrup before removing it) when I pull the leathers out so then I can tie the stirrup back into that strong and help guide it back through. It helps some, I've also peeled the seat back which can be more work to not damage anything.

[@littlefoot7383]

I think I've finally liked all of your videos lol. Keep up the great work partner, and keep the videos coming. I learn so much priceless information every time. Thank you for your time, and I hope that you and yours have a beautiful day.

[@FITZIEBLUE]

Mamma?....that saddle is gonna love you ! Great tutorial video you guys...

[@luisvillalobos6517]

Once again, great video, great information, great to see yall doing something like this together.

[@donallen890]

Whenever you where pulling the stirrup leathers out. I was saying stop stop. You need to tie a string to the end, of your stuff leather. Then it is easier to run it back in.

[@bobbybehrleii7385]

Thankyou Duane and Momma for the video. I was thinking the lotion was good enough, now I think oil is a better idea.

[@howiej2121]

A wanna be cowboy I had no idea you could take the saddle apart, great instruction video.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

Using a cheap brush to apply the oil is a great idea. I always used a small piece of cloth dipped in the oil. A brush would do a much better job getting into all the many tight spots.

[@garyb4929]

Like you, I had always used old cloths, definetly like the brush method.

[@jessepitt]

I use a toothbrush to get into the tight spots.

[@matthewbrandon931]

Momma's a good sport about doing the work. Lucky man.

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

This is the first saddle of her own that she has ever had, and she wanted to do all the work herself.

[@TMats100]

I made myself a pretty nice display stand for my saddle, but that folding saddle stand you’re using there would be handier than a shirt pocket for cleaning and oiling my saddle. I’ve always had some chunks of sheepskin around. That makes a nice applicator for neatsfoot oil too.

[@cubsfan910]

More Mama in future videos. That was great!

[@annafraley5388]

I noticed you have the CASE knife Momma, 6:40 Instead of the BUCK 110 like Dewayne has, I like the sheath too..!!! 😎👍✅

[@keessprong1]

Very peaceful, I like it.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

I also like a saddle like that with little tooling. Less to collect dust and require cleaning.

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Thanks once again for the great advice

[@061Sunshine]

as usual very informative video my friend i would love to see you do a video on bits too

[@adamlemons7909]

If you haven’t already you should be receiving a special cigar care package to your PO Box very soon. It was sent priority so I have a tracking number if needed. Blessings

[@grorob52]

ya gonna do the stirrup twist soon? I did ask before because I have 3 saddles I use and have seen and done it from a video where blevens buckle is removed and turned around to give straps a different position. A real pain I cant wait to see how you do it as you always have the 'working man's fix'

[@stephengonzales3276]

Thanks for sharing

[@ciervo_mulo]

I see the saddle looks like its made by J. Black? I just purchased a very similar saddle by them but cannot find any information online. would you happen to have any information? Great videos, thank you!

[@emersontayten]

Couldn't really see the saddle in the first video. Very nice looking saddle. Good fine

[@timothyarmesy990]

OK, stupid question, what kind of oil do you use? I know you said ‘saddle oil’, is that the name, or the slang term? Good team, you guys make.

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Not a stupid question at all. Neats foot oil. Any brand will do as long as it’s pure oil. Don’t use anything labeled neats foot compound.

[@qalyfnbr8795]

Great video! This really helped.

[@richardmills8575]

0ver 60 years ago I bought a used Yoakum roping saddle for $35.00. Sold it 5 years later for $40.00. If it was taken care of I bet someone is still riding it.

[@danmcleod7365]

You two kids are cool

[@bunnygaffney2765]

What do you think of mink oil or snow seal? We used that and or neats foot oil..what ever we could get at the time .back in the 70s . and 80s .

[@charliekingpine3893]

Hi as usual a top notch video but I did see Momma got a nice looking penknife on her belt, what make is it.

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

It’s a Barlow

[@jasonrad9332]

How often do you clean and oil?

[@markchoate9021]

Few things are more satisfying (and occasionally frustrating) than working with good, heavy saddle leather. Good video. Oh, one other thing, Dwayne. You mentioned the ring on the back, behind the cantle, in your first video. Said it may be for a crupper. Did you get that confirmed? Just wonder could it be something to tie off a valise or something similar??

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I contacted the saddle maker, but he did not remember the saddle and does not keep records. So he was not able to help me. I have had some folks comment and say that they have seen rings put on saddles like that for ground driving, for training horses. But I’m pretty sure this is not a training saddle. I am almost sure those rings are for a Britching.

[@jonbontobi504]

So interesting!!!!!

[@beeamerica5024]

Good job Mama I'm still wondering what kind of oil you used Dwayne 🐝👍

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Neatsfoot oil

[@slo8432]

Hello! How are you all? Grettings from Slovenia

[@arlo0353]

What oil did you use ( Neats foot, Olive oil )?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

100% pure neats foot oil. Never use neats foot compound.

[@barbarawitt1049]

What Duane said!! Never use Neatsfoot oil compound, because it will rot your stitching.

[@pennyjohnson3665]

Why don't you oil the underside of the leather?

[@somebodyelse5820]

I can tell you from here that the front rigging is stretched pretty good and really needs replacing at the time of this here comment.

[@cbsmitty7281]

Man I'm a Farrier in south GA and I have your twin brother, as a client.. same voice and looks like you to a tee. Crazy crazy... I want to call you Steve because yall have to be kin my friend.. not a little the way you talk and your way you move and do things like a mirror I swear.. have a great evening.. thanks live yalls vids.. make a Vid always be kind to your local Farrier we are the grease in the machine of your work..lol..take care my friend love the cigar tips also I am old hat a shoeing but newbie with the smoke.. I want to try a sweet one any ideas on a brand or a certain one? Thank you in advance..

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Thank you, Sir. My first name is actually “Stephen”. 😆 As for the cigar question, you might try a “Sweet Jane” or a “Crazy Alice” by Deadwood Cigars.

[@megsch9301]

Do you oil a roughout saddle the same way?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

I do, just not near as much oil.

[@chrismarks2551]

In your previous video you said that $1000 for a new saddle is an inferior saddle. Does that apply to a saddle used for wrangling for a living or is that just for all saddles in general?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

It’s a general rule for all western saddles in general

[@barbaracrawford]

What do you clean your saddles with before oiling? And I know not to oil a leather latigo, but is it ok to use a cleaning product?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Fiebing’s glycerin saddle soap usually. I only clean my latigo with a wet rag

[@barbaracrawford]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool Thank you 😊

[@kurgon1976]

nice work Momma, that's a good frontier woman right there. lol.

[@d.r.mccurry1067]

Were you using a needsfoot oil on the saddle?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Yes I was

[@d.r.mccurry1067]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool thank you, i use it on my leather.

[@tedsemonis7905]

OK, now I know mama is a cowboy she carries her knife, and a working one.

[@Ashestoashespetcrematory]

I was pulling with you

[@bhensel100]

Can you use to much oil on leather and is it harmful if you do ?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Yes, you can use too much oil on leather. And it can be harmful to the leather in the long run if you do.

[@comesahorseman]

Too much oil applied too often can rot the stitching as well.

[@judithwright5084]

What kind of oil did you use

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Neatsfoot oil

[@wayneg5296]

Have Mama put her boot up against the saddle and pull with both hands!!

[@Livefreejeeper]

Your wife reminds me of mine. She wants to learn how and do it there her self

[@d.r.mccurry1067]

Sorry, misspelled neatsfoot

[@terryschiller2625]

The underside of leather is the flesh side of the hide.

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@RickeyRomero-of1tl]

Why would you take the stirrup leathers all the way out, shove them down until you get to the top of the leathers , oil the top then pull back up, just causing you a bunch of trouble for nothing. That’s stupid!!

[@barrynelson634]

Your wife?!?!?!?!?!? I thought that was your daughter!

[@grayrecluse7496]

Frees out of the clothing store cowboys.

[@tombryan1]

Is she your Mother? Can't be.

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

“Momma” is my wife of 31 years, and the mother of our 7 children.

[@tombryan1]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool I see that now.

[@michealsmith28]

Your mother she looks like she could be your sister.

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

She’s my wife.

[@robertcalzadillas8224]

Why would call your wife mama that's weird

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

It’s not weird. It’s culture. She is the mother of my seven children and has been called mama in our house for 30 years. It’s a term of endearment, of honor, of respect.

[@jessehayes486]

A term of honor and respect indeed. She has deserved to be called momma by the endless work, care and love to her family. I've been married 33 years and call my wife mom/momma. It's not a title for just anyone.

[@robertcalzadillas8224]

@@DryCreekWranglerSchool Yea by your kids your her husband not her child just weird to me and we have 6 kids

[@robertcalzadillas8224]

@@jessehayes486 great that must turn her on I asked my wife if I could call her mama she stated no your not my child she said I could call her MAMASITA lol

[@barrynelson634]

Dewayne can call his bride anything he chooses to, but I agree, just not 100%. I've heard a lot of ranchers and farmers, which I'm from, call or refer to their wife as Momma. I did to my children only..."go ask your momma". But I personally referred to my bride as such, and in the endearing terms that referenced that she was my wife and partner. I saved momma, for my momma.

[@madisonnelson8867]

What kind of oil do you use?

[@DryCreekWranglerSchool]

Neetsfoot Oil