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Neatsfoot oil for squeaky saddle leather?

I have a Flite saddle that I picked up not too long ago. The saddle is in pretty good condition but the leather squeaks quite a lot. It's not the rails, it's the leather. I have the saddle off the bike right now because the frame was sent out for paint - that's another thread . When the leather is pinched or bent you can see light cracks...more like wrinkles, like the leather is a bit too dry. I'm hoping to save this saddle and quiet it down some. Has anyone used neatsfoot oil to condition the leather on a bike saddle. I know this is common on horse tack, but I have concerns about how it may affect the foam under the leather.
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