Blisters

[kirstyfk]

I always get blisters on my 4th fingers when I ride. I always wear gloves but I still get blisters. Is there anything I can do to make my skin tougher? As it hurts!

 

[Rambo]

White spirit ?

How about holding the reins under your little finger instead (although I find it very strange....lots of people do

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ETS: It might be surgical spirit thinking about it

 

[kirstyfk]

I have to do that sometimes when they are really bad but i prefer riding the traditional way! I think i will go and get some white spirit, its just so annoying.

 

[AmyMay]

A good pair of leather riding gloves will stop them.

 

[sorona]

I woulndt go down the white spirit route, it is for thinning paint and cleaning paint brushes, lol!! Go with the surgical spirit, it is also used to hardening up a horses back so it doesnt get saddle sores.
You could also try wearing 2 pairs of cheap, thin gloves at this time of year as one pair will stay move with your hand an the other with your reins. Walkers and skiers wear 2 pairs of socks for the same reason!

 

[ljubb]

witch hazel is also used for hardening up skin...and its natural

 

[Kristine]

I get the same problem but bought a pair of mountain horse gloves and problem solved!

 

[Parkranger]

If your gloves are too thick (like mine were) I found my hands sweated and thus blistered.

Got some lovely pigskin and crochet gloves - nice thin and breathable - if you hunt around at more traditional saddlers you can pick them up for £5 a pair.