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Customer Reviews for Antares Leather Conditioner

Antares Leather Conditioner

Antares Leather Conditioner is our recommendation for subsequent treatments of your saddle or other leather items (Not for use on suede leather). 13 oz.
Average Customer Rating:
4.826 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(23 Reviews) 19
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 23 reviews
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
23 of 23(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Antares Leather Conditioner
Review 1 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great conditioner! Smells great too!

May 7, 2013
Bydiceuf
fromDavie, FL
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I used this on my Antares saddle for the first time. It smells sooo good and perfectly conditioned my saddle. A little goes a long way. As the other reviews have said, the plastic divider is submerged in the conditioner, so the sponge is already soaked. I just squeezed the sponge in the container to remove the excess and left the plastic inside. It's really not a big deal, you don't lose any product if you keep it all in the container."
Review 2 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love it!

March 17, 2013
ByLeopold
Expertise:Intermediate
"Bought a used Antares that was in need of a little TLC. I brought it to a tack repairman and he said to rub this conditioner in with your hands (like applying lotion onto skin), but not to over-condition. My saddle already looks better!"
Review 3 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Makes Leather Look Show Ready

March 3, 2013
ByLisaOinNC
fromNorth Carolina
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Opening the container and fishing out the sponge is a HUGE mess that can end up wasting product. Not such a big deal, except this is rather expensive conditioner.
Conditioner is a lotion, nice scent, absorbs well and makes tack look absolutely beautiful. I will save this to use for shows on all my tack, but given the price and the mess associated with a new jar, I probably won't use this exclusively."
Review 4 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Lovely conditioner!

January 15, 2013
ByJessi61592
fromHuntersville, NC
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"This is fantastic conditioner! It adds a nice sheen to the leather and makes the leather grippier after application. A little goes a long way. Opening the container was a huge mess. The sponge had a ton of conditioner absorbed and the plastic divider had sunken down. That's my only complaint! Really a great product."
Review 5 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Awesome leather conditioner!

December 14, 2012
BySseaHorse
fromPortland, OR
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I am very impressed with this leather conditioner! It works great applying it after my cleaner a few times a week; I use HorseTech's ReitSport Saddle Soap. It smells great, goes on like lotion and does not leave a sticky or tacky feel but still helps create grip and suppleness to your leather to keep you in the tack. Like other customers, opening this product was a mess! There was a plastic divider that is probably meant to keep the sponge separate from the conditioner, but it didn't work at all and I threw it away. After I got it all cleaned up it stays neat and I leave the sponge inside to soak up some condition for use -- you really don't need a lot. It makes my tack look new, soft and supple. Love it!"
 
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Review 6 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Spendy but mostly worth it!

October 16, 2012
ByPalomasmom
fromYelm, WA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"Very luxurious leather conditioner. It comes in an huge container that is primarily filled with a giant sponge. You only need to use a little, so it is probably cost effective."
Review 7 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great item

August 13, 2012
ByThoroughbredlover
fromVero Beach, Fl
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"The conditioner makes the leather buttery soft. Not sticky and smells great!"
Review 8 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love this Product

December 30, 2011
Byiloveequitation
fromOhio
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I purchased this for my new lightly used saddle! I have used it only once so far but it has already made a difference in my saddle! The leather has grown softer and it even made my hands soft! Not to mention the great scent! I will be using this to break in my saddle instead of oil because I don't want my letaher to darken."
 
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Review 9 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

I will never buy a different leather conditioner

December 9, 2011
ByFallbrook
fromRaleigh, NC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"I am very pleased with this product. Opening it was a disaster, as the sponge is inside the container and it ended up at the bottom, under all the conditioner. It applies easily, like hand lotion, and leaves the leather soft, supple and with no tacky residue. For once I can say an expensive product is worth the price paid."
Review 10 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good product Poorly packaged

July 8, 2011
ByAveryLea
fromNew Orleans
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"It is a mess to open and use because the sponge is soaked in the product when you open the jar. But, I LOVE the way this product makes my leather feel!!"
Review 11 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

best on earth

July 8, 2011
ByHunter/Jumper Rider-competitor
fromGreenville, NC
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"This is the best leather conditioner on the face of the planet (just my opinion) but I love this stuff!!"
Review 12 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Like A Spa Treatment... For Leather!

July 5, 2011
ByPickyBuyer
fromKansas City
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I really like using this stuff on my nice leather tack. I have had two Antares bridles and I have a Devoucoux saddle and this stuff seems to work great for conditioning them without weighing them down and making them greasy. Also, the smell is fantastic and lasts for several days. I like the fact that it is like a rich creamy lotion, and it even makes my own hands soft when I apply it!"
Review 13 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Conditioner!

February 14, 2011
ByCarolAnne
fromSacramento, CA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I love this stuff! I use it on all my leather tack to keep everything nice and supple."
 
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Review 14 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great Product, Awful Packaging

December 19, 2009
ByLNWilliams
fromCA
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I am an owner of Antares Leather products and enjoy using this great conditioner for them. It does wonders to leather (and hands!) and I use them on all my leather goods (including my boots).
Unfortunately my SmartPak package came imploded on itself and Smartpak was awesome enough to send me another free of charge and I explained how to better send out package orders (without the sponge and top inside), but I was sent the package the same way again, and once more imploded rendering 1/2 of the solution worthless. I didn't bother to call back and complain again. I think I'll get it from Antares next time unless packaging issues become resolved."
Review 15 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Antares Leather Conditioner- FABULOUS

December 16, 2009
BySteamboat
fromDenver, CO
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"There are not any issues I have with this product. It conditions leather extremely well, does not leave a greasy residue (if used properly) and smells delightful."
Review 16 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

New saddle, new conditioner

August 16, 2009
Bygwtw
fromSimi Valley, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Since I just got a new/custom Antares saddle, I wanted a new conditioner. The conditioner definitely does the saddle justice and it gleams after I buff it. Even the grooms at my barn were commenting and said maybe I should clean more tack and get paid for it! The only issue was that the sponge is pretty big, inside, but you can always set that aside if you want to. Also, it was pretty hard at the top, but I flipped over the hunk of conditioner inside and it was mushy on the bottom, which is easier to use."
Review 17 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best leather cleaner on the market

July 24, 2009
Byjeremyfisher
fromChicago
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have an Antares saddle and this is how I got hooked on the conditioner. It really is the best leather conditioner on the market and I have tried them all. Great also for my tall boots and my horse's leather boots. It lasts for ages as you need to use so little as it is so rich and creamy."
Review 18 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Smells great!

June 10, 2009
Bykphunck
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Keeps my saddles looking and feeling clean and supple, but the best part is that this stuff actually smells good!!"
Review 19 for Antares Leather Conditioner
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Perfect for a new saddle

June 5, 2009
ByLarchy
fromPortland, OR
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
"This is the best saddle conditioner I've used. I used it on my new saddle made from french leather. It is not sticky, nor does it cause your saddle to squeak. I did not use neats foot oil, as I did not want the color to change and this conditioner brought the leather to the perfect stage of suppleness in 4-uses, without causing color change. I would highly recommend it for breaking in new leather, especially for use with lighter colored leather."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Antares Leather Conditioner
Based on the average of (4) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 4 out of 4
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5