Re: RC: Scratches

[Dream Weaver <nvweaver@yahoo.com>]

Okay, just for the heck of it I decided to go peek at the records of who is 
giving advice here.  Just to see who might have some real experience ON 
RIDES with dealing with scratches, and this is what I found.

Since 1996, anyhow.

Teddy has done zero multidays.  64% completion rate, 100 miles completed in 
endurance
Tammy has done at least 14 multidays, 89% completion rate, 4,885 miles 
completed

This is where it probably pays to ask the person doing what you want to do, 
how they handle and deal with things.

btw, I've never clipped my horses around the feet and they've done several 
multidays and have never had a problem with scratches.  I use Eqyss 
Medicated Spray, it works great and is non-toxic, safe, etc.  You have to 
use it ahead of time (for prevention at home if your horses are in the 
mud).   I am definitely going to get some of Tammy's scratches remedy to 
take along on the 2001 XP (along with mega-tubs of desetin).

k

At 04:27 PM 01/11/2001 -0500, Teddy Lancaster wrote:
> > In a message dated 1/11/01 10:22:40 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> > EnduranceMorgan1@home.com writes:
> >
> > << I keep his pasterns clipped during the ride season and try to 
> remember to
> > apply Desitin at every vet check >>
> > This is your problem.  Don't clip.
> >
> > Tammy Robinson
> > Trail-Rite Ranch & Products
> > 661/513-9269
> >
> >
>Horsepoop!!!!  Clipping will prevent the
>accumulation of moisture which is an attractive
>environment for the fungus which causes
>scratches.  By all means CLIP and keep the area as
>dry as possible.  Desitin (707 salve - any zinc
>oxide product) or tannic acid (as from tea) will
>help PREVENT scratches, as well as help heal them.
>
> From a person who LIVES in a climate that is damp
>and muddy and has dealt with scratches for 20+
>years.
>
>
>--
>Teddy Lancaster
>
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>March 13, 2001 as we will be attending trade shows
>around the country.  Please plan ahead.
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