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RE: [RC] Cold Backed Horse - Karen Snodgrass

I also have a "cold-backed" horse.  During the ride season, at wet, cold
rides, I leave the saddle on during vet checks unless we are required to
remove them.  In that case I have a fleece blanket ready to cover her back
with.  In the winter, I switch to a double thick, wool back saddle pad
(instead of the usual combination of Dixie midnight and thinner wool pad).
I also switch from the neoprene girth to a wool fleece girth.  When I brush
her, I try to just use a stiff brush on her back and if she is really dirty
I use a rubber curry instead of the hard plastic ones.   She seems much less
grouchy with these changes.  Good luck.

-Karen (NE Ohio)

-----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Val Nicoson
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 9:16 PM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Cold Backed Horse

During Late Fall/Early Winter when the temp drops into
the 40s or below my horse gets sensitive on her back.
She has an "attitude" regarding any kind of grooming,
cinching, etc.  Have noticed that this is a normal
thing for her every fall/winter as she doesn't act
like this during the warmer months.  Yes, she has a
nice winter coat.
So what do the rest of you do who have horses that
have this same tendency?  Do you not groom or ride as
often?  Ignore the attitude or what?
Just curious,
Val




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