A couple of wet rides without fenders seems to work a wonder for me. I don't use proofhide until I want the saddle sealed from water since it's basically wax. best, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives Loves to ride in the rain in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, but never has enough rain
> Without betraying a trust or some proprietary information does anyone know
> the formula for pre softning a leather saddle. I know years ago people
> would rub them with proofhide and beat them with a leather mallet. That
> was before the Brooks Pros came along.
>
> I'm talking about taking the leather off the frame and duplicating the
> Rebour or Brooks method. All off List responses will be kept confidential
> if need be.
>
> Jim, I have no children to hold hostage, McCoin.
> Fremont ca.