Re: RC: loin rubs/show sheen

[Linda Flemmer <bluwolf@earthlink.net>]

David Freed wrote:

> I read the "show sheen" tip on RC last season.   I occasionally have
> loin rubs on my mare and was going to try it but it specifically states
> to avoid using under tack areas..........jan

That's because it makes the hair so slick that the tack slides arounf (or
off).  Back when I was in college, I had a mare that I'd show in hand, then
ride in the western classes.  You can imagine my surprise when I found that
my mom tried to help out and had sprayed show sheen everywhere!  I could
barely get on, and I canceled my entry in the reining class.  I could see
the saddle sliding over during a good spin or roll back!

Since you are actually trying to make the hair slick so that the saddle
doesn't rub in that ONE spot, you should be fine.

Linda Flemmer
Blue Wolf Ranch
Bruceton Mills, WV


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