That's very interesting, Angie. About 3 weeks ago
my hubby rode his horse, Storm, on a "conditioning ride" and after the ride
Storm's sides, under the saddle skirt & fenders, & girth area
was sore, 1st time ever since we had him, but it was my hubby's 1st
conditioning ride, so I thought 50% more weight on the horse caused problem.
Later the skin swelled, got pink, then flaked off. I did notice that his winter
coat was coming in strong. It cleared up & I rode Storm on a 50 2
weeks ago, same thing happened, not quite as bad, but skin flaked all over his
sides & girth, and he is constantly biting at the area. I wondered if it
were due to the change in coat, but it didn't happen last year, so I thought
maybe fungus. I've never had this happen before with any horse. I hope it
is just a change of season event. I have been & still use a Toklat fleece
girth, & alternate between a Woolback & a Coolback pad.
