My “investment” rug, rubbing withers ?

[poiuytrewq]

So annoyed!!
I splashed out last year on a Rambo tech duo for the horse I lost, happily it fits my new one perfectly.
However I noticed after a few days off in winter (off as in I didn’t ride so missed it at first) when I’d been leaving it on that it rubbed his withers. Purchased a decent stable rug and was careful about not leaving it on. This seemed to fix the issue and the withers healed.
Today however, riding I noticed a bit of skin lifting up with hair on and away came a bit the size of a £2 coin just in one go so I assume it’s rubbing again.
Any ideas, or any rug suggestions 50/100g combo with no seam over the wither area please?

 

[Identityincrisis]

I used to put a fleecy 'pad' in all off my rugs as they all used to rub him. I bought some fleece, triple folded it so nice and thick, then stitched it in. A ball ache but effective

 

[poiuytrewq]

I used to put a fleecy 'pad' in all off my rugs as they all used to rub him. I bought some fleece, triple folded it so nice and thick, then stitched it in. A ball ache but effective

Cheaper than buying a new rug for sure!

 

[J&S]

I was told by a saddler that fibre tack (that white stuff one puts under leg bandages) is the only thing that one should put under a saddle to pad out with at the withers, could you attach some of that?

 

[CanteringCarrot]

I also saw someone stitch some sheepskin to the inside of one of those spandex style shoulder protectors. Then it could be used under different blankets if needed. Seemed like a decent solution.

 

[poiuytrewq]

All ideas along the same line,
I do have several bandage pads. May give that a try

 

[rextherobber]

Weatherbeata have a wither relief range, with a channel over the withers

 

[MereChristmas]

Whether the rug is still pressing on the withers or not is the skin and hair lifting off the result of the previous damage?
Could it have happened because of coat change?

 

[Bonnie Allie]

I had this with my precious Rambo as well. Solution was to fold a saddle blanket into the wither area. Polypad was ideal as it was light as well as thick and kept the pressure off the wither by spreading the weight of the rug over a wider area.

Not sure how best to explain but I’ll have a crack:

Take a saddle blanket, turning it sideways and place one half across the wither. Other half up the neck of horse. Put rug on as normal, then fold back saddle blanket from neck across top of wither. Stays in place well.

ive just made something simple sound complex - hopefully you can envisage what I mean.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I had this with my precious Rambo as well. Solution was to fold a saddle blanket into the wither area. Polypad was ideal as it was light as well as thick and kept the pressure off the wither by spreading the weight of the rug over a wider area.

Not sure how best to explain but I’ll have a crack:

Take a saddle blanket, turning it sideways and place one half across the wither. Other half up the neck of horse. Put rug on as normal, then fold back saddle blanket from neck across top of wither. Stays in place well.

ive just made something simple sound complex - hopefully you can envisage what I mean.

? I’ll re-read it

 

[poiuytrewq]

Yep simple, does it not soak up rain like a sponge?
( or haven’t I got it!)

 

[Bonnie Allie]

Yep simple, does it not soak up rain like a sponge?
( or haven’t I got it!)

it can yes. I live in a less rainy country than you do but on rainy days I just changed it. (Or more accurately, my husband did)

 

[poiuytrewq]

it can yes. I live in a less rainy country than you do but on rainy days I just changed it. (Or more accurately, my husband did)

If I suggested that I’d soon be told where to go ?

 

[Goldenstar]

If it’s on the top of the wither that rubbing make two rolls out of leg bandage padding then get some pollster dressing .
lay the rug flat and position the rolls and stick them on with pollster dressing leaving a good margin round each roll .
you can also make long triangles used a yoga mat or similar and fix on in the same way .

 

[ester]

and if you can't be arsed with DIY you can also get wither relief bibs with padding either side or non-rub material

 

[poiuytrewq]

and if you can't be arsed with DIY you can also get wither relief bibs with padding either side or non-rub material

Really? Where from? I have looked but not seen anything with padding, just vets which I think are more designed for shoulder rubs

 

[ester]

The padded one I might have to do some sleuthing for. The horse I ride has one - it's a lycra bib with padding either side of or the withers.
Ah found this one, it's not this one but
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33378948...CBFOd4ug8m0o6ZDUZZB_WuBOPIk3BTbRoCLY0QAvD_BwE

for just material
https://www.lemieuxproducts.com/horsewear/lemieux-travel/anti-rub-bib/lemieux-anti-rub-bib

 

[poiuytrewq]

Ah now that looks ideal. Sadly not in full size but gives me something to hunt for.
The second one looks pretty good too.
Thanks

 

[ester]

The ebay one is a rhinegold one I think for more searching.

 

[Goldenstar]

A Bib won’t work on really senesitve horses my Tb J was a nightmare for this there where only certain brands he could cope with if he was turned out all the time .
weatherbeeta and PE where the best for him .
bossy bibs make nice bibs.

 

[MereChristmas]

Possibly a silly suggestion but
sew in a small wither riser pad?

 

[Meowy Catkin]

When your horse grazes, does the rug become very tight over the withers?

 

[Gloi]

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/rodandk...st.com/amp/rodandkelmcilha/hemarroid-pillows/

Dread to think what this will do to my search history but would a small ring pillow stitched into the rug work for you.