Ridecamp: RE: [RC] neoprene allergy?

Has anyone whose horses have exhibited the neoprene allergy with boots
tried those made by Easy Care?  There is a layer of nylon/cloth on their
boots on the inside, so that the rubbery neoprene is not in direct
contact with the horse.  

I've wondered if the neoprene problems are specifically with the
material or just the lack of ability breath/wick away sweat.  I've had a
couple horses with reactions to neoprene girths, but not the boots.  

So I'm curious if that additional layer helps.  Especially since Jon has
some Easy Care boots on order through me!  And if they don't work for
you, I'll take them back Jon!

Thanks for any further info on the neoprene reactions!
Marlene


Marlene Moss
Moss Rock Endurance Adventures
www.mossrockendurance.com
mossrockendurance@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
(719) 495-9511
(719) 351-5037

-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Heidi Smith
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 8:34 AM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Jon.Linderman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: 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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