In a message dated 3/23/99 8:37:43 PM Pacific Standard Time,
guest@endurance.net writes:
<< has had rubs on his loins (hips). I was told t=
o use a breastcollar, should I be worried. A friend has also had the same
problem but w/her orthoflex saddle. why is this=
rubbing? But I know it fits him because the saddle does not budge even when
the girth is loose. I also get rubs on the i=
nside of my knee when I wear jeans but when I wear tights I don't. Is this
normal? Also what do you all think of crupper'=
s is it a neccesity on downhill terrains. Please help I don't know what else
to do. >>
I was having the Orthoflex loin rubbing problem. Fixed it by using a real
sheepskin underneath the saddle (fleece side down). If the saddle basically
fits and causes the horse no pain in any other way, this seems to be a good
solution. Good luck to you!
Sylvia
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