Weather Extremes Are Hard on Horse Tack

As the weather starts to turn warm, it’s time to think about some extra TLC for your tack. While leather and synthetic tack will survive climate extremes – cold and heat, dampness and dryness – it won’t thrive in those types of extremes.

If you want your tack to last as long as possible and stay in the best shape, it’s a good idea to get it out of extreme weather conditions. That means making sure it’s in an enclosed area (tack shed, etc.) and covered with a saddle cover (not plastic) or blanket.

The absolute best location is a temperature controlled environment. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have access to a temperature controlled tack shed or room. If you have a particularly valuable or favorite piece of tack, you might consider bringing it into the house.

I hate to show favorites but my custom saddle comes in for the winter, while my older Crates saddle toughs it out in the tack shed. But once it’s warm, they’re side-by-side in the tack shed with a cover over each.