Allergic to wool?

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Well, after a complete vet check, including acupuncture point checks and 
riding with saddle on and off, I have a real dilemma. Remember the "twitching 
horse" that Susan G had talked about? It really struck home because I have a 
mare with the same problem. I am getting her selenium levels checked, but 
here in AZ the selenium is so low most all horses are deficient. Anyway, 
after all this, the vet thought I should check and see if she could possibly 
be allergic to wool. He suggested that I change from my beloved Toklat 
woolback pad to something else and see if that didn't help. Now....could 
anyone recommend a pad that works as well as the woolback but that doesn't 
have the wool in it? The reason I liked the woolback so well is that it 
seemed to really keep the moisture from building up, didn't slip, and was 
just an all around good pad. I have a Stubben Survival saddle so I need a pad 
that fits this saddle. Thanks for any help! And any other suggestions!

Laura and Angel