Damaged skin on saddle area

[carthorse]

Please look at my post
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4503159/an/0/page/0/gonew/1#UNREAD
There are pictures a bit further down. History, he has been having a few tender back moments and as he is doing alot more lateral work we put it down to aching mucsles and had the back man . Monday he was tender on his back after work and hot but the sweat area was at the back and front of the saddle area . We washed him off[ big mistake ,I think].Tuesday he travelled two hours to ride an elem test for team trials when she took off his snuggyhood rug his back was a mess.
She did ride the test bareback and got over 70%.
He is now off work and will get saddle checked [ Wow saddle]He is difficult to fit as saddles roll on him, he used to wear an H girth but since last October he has been ok without it.
Any advice on how to help his back get better.
Thank you

 

[teddyt]

Just looked at your other post and the skin peeling off is consistant with damage. You either have a very sensitive horse or your saddle does not fit at all! I personally believe wow saddles are great but not necessarily one saddle for life. How long ago was the saddle fitted? I have one for my horse and after about 2 years he has changed shape so much he actually needs a different panel type AND a different tree. Is there too much air in the panels?

In terms of treatment i would just keep the skin clean. Lots of grooming to get the blood flow into the skin and muscles, this will help repair. When you do ride again get a wool numnah, they are much better for the skin than other materials.