Ridecamp: Re: [RC] neoprene allergy?

Neoprene allergies are not uncommon.  I don't routinely use boots, but I do
have one horse who breaks out in a rash when ridden with a neoprene girth.

As to the swelling under the boots--in addition to the allergy problem,
consider that you have also trapped heat under the boots as well, which can
be a problem.  Most horses who interfere do so only when fatigued, so for
openers, consider just carrying the boots with you, and not putting them on
until the horse begins to tire.  I've had folks who've been able to carry
them along until 30 or 35 miles, and only use them the last few miles of the
ride.  This cuts down on the exposure time to the neoprene, the amount of
time the leg is subjected to heat buildup, and the amount of time there is
for sweat and dirt to accumulate under the boots.  As an alternative to
neoprene, consider boots make of other materials--leather, etc.

Heidi


----- Original Message -----
From: <Jon.Linderman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 8:17 AM
Subject: [RC] neoprene allergy?


> Last weekend I used rear ankle boots on my horse for the first time.  He
> has had some interference issues recently forcing me to opt for the boots,
> but thats not the point of my story/question.  The day after the event his
> rear ankles and up from his ankles in the tendon space he was quite puffy,
> which has never happened before.  His front end was cool and tight.  I
> reasoned that the muddy course caused the swelling, which may or may not
be
> true.  I took him to the ride vet when I saw the swelling and we both
> noticed he was moving quite normal & she was not concerned.  He didn't
seem
> tender or lame.  I then got to talking with someone on a different chat
> about her horse swelling up at a horse show in response to neoprene leg
> wraps.  Then my daughters dressage instructor told me one of her horses
> swells up if he is ridden w/neoprene splint boots. I am wondering how
> common this might be.  Of course I can't be certain if he had a reaction
> until I try the boots again.  However it took a couple days for the
> swelling to go down and he was left with some blisters almost like he had
> "scratches" or "mud fever" as some people call it.  Any thoughts on the
> possiblity this was a reaction & perhaps how to prevent it if I have to
use
> boots?
>
> Jon
>
>
>
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