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Re: [RC] girth sores - JANUSTUDIO

In a message dated 1/19/05 1:41:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
bobmorris@xxxxxxxx writes:

<< 
Every one is just considering the girth as the cause for
irritation. In past experience I have found that sore "arm
pits" on the horse are less likely to be a girth problem and
more of a "long hair" getting damp and rubbing problem. In
particular when the horse starts to shed (soon now) the
loose hair will tend to mat and rub sores. 
 
So, a judicious trimming of the hair in the affected area
might help.
 
Bob
 >>

Another thing to consider when on a sandy ride. When you sponge from the 
streams, sand, in the sponge water, will collect in the folds of the elbow and 
ouch ~ a sore spot. I know this from experience... Didn't even see it until we 
got home.
Jan

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