Re: RC: cinch galls

[Dave & Abby Bloxsom <cyclone@snet.net>]

> The trick w/ neprene is to allow it to slide a bit.  . . . If it is too tight, these girths will pull at the skin
> and cause horrible galling!

Actually, it's my theory that when a horse has a wide barrel that pushes
the girth forward, the best remedy is to loosen the girth.

AAMOF, I'm inclined to go around loosening my students' girths on a
regular basis.  Only my own girth is REALLY loose, though, I try to
limit liability where I can!

-Abby B


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