From: Nina 
Email: rmack@mail.inreach.com
 Linda, your comments were so on the money!  My right leg is so much stronger than my left that I was surprised that the white hairs were on the left.  I did think that I weighted the right hip more so I was confused why the left back was showing wear and tear.  Now I can understand what must be happening.  I am working with my trainer to balence more evenly.  Slowly, slowly...
  Also, I bought my horse a year ago June, with his summer coat.  When his winter coat grew in, so did some white hair on his back.  That's what drove me to find a new saddle, I switched from a cheapo endurance saddle bought for a different horse to my new dressage. I don't know if he had white hair with his winter coat previously.  But I might be able to find out.
  Your comments have really started me thinking.
  Thanks,
		  Nina