Re: RC: How fast are white hairs?

[Pam Johnson <pam-john@ma.ultranet.com>]

Denise,

 The sportsaddle is called "treeless" but it does have a tree which is
split so there is a tree under the area you are asking about. You might
want to post your question on the sportssaddle list which is
sportssaddle@onelist.com. My horse has never gotten white hairs and we've
used the SS for over a year but then, we've never done a 50 either.

Pam in MA





>Hello.  My ten year old horse developed palm size white frostings in his
>bay coat about one week after his last 50 on 10/23.   They are located
>about 5 inches back from the withers and 3 inches down from the spine on
>both sides.  This ride I used a Sport Saddle with a Skito pad with
>inserts.  His winter coat came in over a month ago and ZERO white
>hairs.  Can white hairs be caused by just one ride?
>This same horse has been ridden in Orthoflex's and Boz for several years
>with no white hairs. This year he did a LD in March with an OF; His
>first 50 in mid-August with an OF; second 50 early Sept. with a BOZ;
>third 50 late Sept. with a BOZ;  fourth 50 Oct. 23 with the SS.   All
>50's he received A's on his back (if that really means anything).   He
>has a extremely nice back and saddle fit has never been any problem.
>These palm sized white frostings would be located just about where my
>upper thighs would contact him.  I'm concerned the SS, being treeless,
>caused a concentration of my weight in these areas (my wgt. 135 lbs.).
>Anybody had any similiar experiences?  Any ideas?  Thanks.
>
>Denise Johnson
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