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[RC] Klickitat Trek and chapped lips - Becky RohwerI just got back from the Klickitat Trek ride in Washington. Even though it drizzled off and on all day long it was a wonderful ride. There was just enough rain to keep the trails soft and the dust totally at bay but enough sunshine to keep the spirits up. A great big THANKS to Marilyn Milestone for a great ride. It was well organized and a lot of fun. I was wondering if anyone has experienced what I would call chapped lips on their horse. I've noticed this before on my mare but I guess this time I am finally curious enough to inquire. I'm sure it has something to do with the bit. The skin on her lower lip toward the back of her mouth has big flaky patches of dead skin. It doesn't seem to be sore, there is no blood or scrapes. And since I don't notice it all the time I guess that it shortly flakes off and clears up after a ride. Has anyone else experience this? Have any idea of the cause? Is it something I should try to fix or since she doesn't seem to be sore just leave it alone. Could it have something to do with the e-lites? Becky R. - Montana ============================================================ If people would just think of the hoof as the foundation for the horse like a house foundation. when your horse plants his foot down in the ground and pushes forward if the foot isn't 100% balanced your chances of injury go up. ~ Paula Blair ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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