Re: RC: girth sores

[Abby Bloxsom <goneriding@snet.net>]

Maria -

In general, I solve this problem (it's common) by loosening the girth a
couple holes.  I sometimes use a breastplate & crupper on a witherless
horse to stabilize the saddle with the looser girth.  

-Abby B

GoldenCMK@aol.com wrote:
> 
> My husband has been riding his mare for a year now in LD and he just
> started
> doing 50 milers. They have done 2 so far but on both rides the mare
> has
> swelling caused by the girth right behind elbow area after the ride.
> This
> mare rubs easily and have had to use a fleeced lined girth to keep her
> from
> getting sores. The mare has a deep heart girth so the girth tends to
> slide
> forward during the ride. Does anyone have a suggestion? Or had a
> similar
> problem?
> 
> Maria

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Abby Bloxsom
ARICP Certified Instructor
Level III Recreational and Distance Riding
Colebrook, CT USA
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