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RE: [RC] girth sores - bobmorris

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Every one is just considering the girth as the cause for irritation. In past experience I have found that sore "arm pits" on the horse are less likely to be a girth problem and more of a "long hair" getting damp and rubbing problem. In particular when the horse starts to shed (soon now) the loose hair will tend to mat and rub sores. 
 
So, a judicious trimming of the hair in the affected area might help.
 
Bob

Bob Morris
Morris Endurance Enterprises
Boise, ID

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From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ed Kilpatrick
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:21 AM
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] girth sores

i havent had problems with girth sores on my horses.  i use several different types of saddles and several different types of girths.
my guess is that your girth is too loose, and that is what is causing the problem.  kind of like when you are wearing a shoe that is too loose and it rubs a blister on your heel.        ed
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