Re: [RC] Have you hugged your RM lately? - Kristen A Fisher
Dean - I was using my Toklat Woolback girth on my
mare and it was galling her. Even though while standing the girth did not touch
the area, with the movement the skin was getting pinched/rubbed between her
elbow and the girth. I switched to a string girth [suggested by the good folks
on RC] and it totally cleared up the problem.
Jimmy and I just completed our
second ride (50 miles) last weekend at the Sunriver Ride near Bend, Or. We
both had a blast and the RM did a FABULOUS job! I even received an email on
Monday that was sent out to all the riders thanking us for doing such a good
job of cleaning up! Now don?t THAT beat all! After what has transpired lately
on RC about RMs I have decided to go out of my way to ALWAYS thank them (and
the other volunteers) and plan on bringing them something to show my
gratitude. Understanding budgeting, they clearly aren?t doing it for the $$$$.
Everyone needs to vocally express their gratitude and appreciation for every
ride they participate in!
On another subject, after the
above mentioned ride, Jimmy developed some galling in front of the cinch
between his front legs and chest. I have seen this before on one of our other
horses but never on him. This was the first time using a Tolkat sheepskin
cinch (as opposed to mohair) on a long ride (this was his longest ride ever).
The galled area was not being touched by the cinch. What are possible causes
and remedies?
