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Hello Patti,
I switched a Supracore endurance pad (no extra cover) after using
Woolback and Coolback pads for years (absolutely no back problems)
because I thought the Supracore would reduce heat. I did 2 1day 50's with
no problems then did all 3 days at HogWilder which was a hot ride and at
the end of the 3rd day my horse definitely had a sensitive-to-the-touch
back (not muscle sore) then sloughed of a bunch of skin during the next
week. Like Jim Holland said, I think the Supracore is too abrasive, went
back to my no problems at all Woolback and Coolback pads.

At 06:54 AM 11/7/2006 Tuesday, you wrote:

> Well I've got the off season to
> figure this one out.
>  
> On the last two hundreds I've done, my horse got soreness in his back at
> about 90 miles.  Not muscle soreness, not bruising, it seems like an
> issue with heat, as it is tender/owie to the touch, then scurfs within a
> few days.  Sure sucks to see your horse otherwise eager and all As
> until the vet checks the back.  <insert horrified look
> here>
>  
> - Patti Stedman
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>

Don Huston  <donhuston@xxxxxxx>