Re: woolback vs equalizer

["Judy A. Worley" <aussie@aa.net>]

Linda,  Thanks for your great answer, and clarification!  I've learned
something more.   Judy-----Original Message-----
From: Flemmer, Linda <flemmerl@rcbhsc.wvu.edu>
To: Judy A. Worley <aussie@aa.net>; ridecamp@endurance.net
<ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 05, 1998 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: woolback vs equalizer


>
>
>Judy A. Worley wrote:
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>> Linda,  I have to differ with your observation of heat bumps vs. pressure
>> bumps. <SNIP>  The heat
>> and sweat gets trapped with the synthetic pad, which creates much more
>> friction, anyway (just try rubbing your knuckles on it, then compare with
>> wool) It's like plastic.
>
>I'm afraid that you isinterpretted my original post.  "Heat bumps" was the
>phrase used to describe swelling caused by pressure from a too-narrow
saddle,
>usually near the withers, in the pre-historic times of endurance riding.
>(Anybody else remember this?)   I wasn't referring to blistering at all.  I
>agree that synthetic pads are less desireable than natural wool.  I
personally
>use woolbacks whenever possible, and always recommend them to my customers.
All
>horses will sweat under their pads, but good pads will have enough loft and
use
>natural fibers to prevent friction.
>
>It doesn't sound like the heat was directly responsible for the blistering
in
>the pleasure trail rider's case.  Heat alone will not do that unless you
are
>talking high temperatures that cause second & third degree burns.  (Hot
metal,
>flame, etc.)  The blistering was most likely friction of this rider's
synthetic
>pad plus any grit that the sweat brought out on her horse.  (Have you ever
>noticed that it seems like the more grit you brush out, the more there is!)
>Among many other things I get to do, I'm a nurse with advanced training in
skin
>care.  We find that folks can get these types of "burns" from moving about
on
>synthetic sheets in hospitals, too.  This does cross over to the equine.
>
>> I see the benefits of natural fibers to
>> absorb and dissipate, and ventilate heat.  I don't think I would like
>> plastic next to me, fur or not.
>
>I agree.
>
>Linda Flemmer
>-----Original Message-----
>
>> From: Flemmer, Linda <flemmerl@rcbhsc.wvu.edu>
>> To: nrini@yahoo.com <nrini@yahoo.com>; ridecamp@endurance.net
>> <ridecamp@endurance.net>
>> Date: Thursday, April 30, 1998 9:39 AM
>> Subject: Re: woolback vs equalizer
>> >> Email: nrini@yahoo.com
>> >>
>> >> 1.When used with a SS which saddle pad, the toklat woolback  or the
>> equalizer keeps the horses back cooler ?
>> >
>> >Coolness is not amajor issue in selecting your pad - all pads will be
warm
>> under a SS since part of it's seat  panels are made up of neoprene
(wetsuit
>> material).  Horses' backs are NOT scalded by excess warmth.  Another old
>> wives' tale is that lumps on the back are from "heat" (hence term "heat
>> bumps") - rather, they are from pressure points where a poorly fitted
saddle
>> is pinching.  This causes decreased circulation to the area,
>> >meaning less nutrition, waste removal, oxygenation...etc.  It can range
>> from slight swelling to open pressre sores.  Loosening the saddle slowly
>> does not help.  You are simply extending the time that the saddle cuts
off
>> circulation.  (Sorry - my pet peeve about "heat bumps".)
>> >
>> >I would look for the pad that best suits your need.  Do you need more
shock
>> absorption?  How much loft do you prefer.  I have always preferred
natural
>> wool over synthetic as it doesn't seem to rough up their hair like
synthetic
>> materials do.
>> >
>> >Linda Flemmer
>> >
>> >
>> >
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