What kind of linseed oil can be used on horse tack?
Linseed oil is NOT the best kind of oil to use on leather, please use an oil that is specifically designed for leather or olive oil. The reason I say that Linseed oil is not good for leather is because of it’s drying properties. It is more of a top coat finish that seals the leather (the stuff that makes the leather shiny) so not much of a conditioner. Please look at the link and read about Linseed oil and what it does. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linseed_oil I use olive oil on my saddles and bridles which does a great job and was recommended to me by several old time cowboys. Olive oil is not vegetable oil and doesn’t leave a “coat” on your leather; it’s very easily absorbed and conditions the leather well even with some of the oldest cracked leather (I’ve tried it). I’m very hard on my tack and I ride in some of the driest desert conditions in Wyoming one day (sand and wind) and then get soaked the next and with o
