K27
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To toughen the skin up dab some methylated spirit over the area- You may want to double check that it's not on the forbidden substances list as I'm not sure if it is or not TBH!.....
Spur rub issues
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kit279
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It's that time of year, they're starting to get their summer coats so more likely to gets rubs. My chestnut is starting to go bald there and I don't wear spurs!
_jetset_
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..was thinking perhaps something like Bepantham (sp?) for her mouth
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I wouldn't use that or sudocrem before riding, as it will get dragged into the mouth by the bit and it probably doesn't taste too good.
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It is not near the mouth though, more near the cheek so would not get pulled into her mouth as it appears to be the rings of the bit rather than the body of the bit if that makes sense. I can't use Sudocrem as it has now been banned I believe by FEI
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First question - have you been cleaning your spurs (honestly now!) after every use? The grease build up caused extra friction!
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Yep, I clean them every time before I ride and then often wipe them with my gloves during the session for this very reason... I think the grease is playing a major part in the cause of the rubbing to be honest as no sharp bits on the spur (ran it against my face this morning to be 100% convinced).
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I have swapped to impuls for the time beign and save my longer ball ended versions for competition.
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This is what I might have to do until her coat sorts itself out...
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Otherwise you could use a silicon grease or coat shine on your spurs only. If you spray the whole of the horses side you might find it slippery!
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Good suggestion!
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I use human aloe lip balm on the corners of my boys lips to avoid any rubs.
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I have been using vaseline, but it seems this is moistening the area and softening it...
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..was thinking perhaps something like Bepantham (sp?) for her mouth
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I wouldn't use that or sudocrem before riding, as it will get dragged into the mouth by the bit and it probably doesn't taste too good.
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It is not near the mouth though, more near the cheek so would not get pulled into her mouth as it appears to be the rings of the bit rather than the body of the bit if that makes sense. I can't use Sudocrem as it has now been banned I believe by FEI
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First question - have you been cleaning your spurs (honestly now!) after every use? The grease build up caused extra friction!
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Yep, I clean them every time before I ride and then often wipe them with my gloves during the session for this very reason... I think the grease is playing a major part in the cause of the rubbing to be honest as no sharp bits on the spur (ran it against my face this morning to be 100% convinced).
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I have swapped to impuls for the time beign and save my longer ball ended versions for competition.
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This is what I might have to do until her coat sorts itself out...
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Otherwise you could use a silicon grease or coat shine on your spurs only. If you spray the whole of the horses side you might find it slippery!
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Good suggestion!
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I use human aloe lip balm on the corners of my boys lips to avoid any rubs.
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I have been using vaseline, but it seems this is moistening the area and softening it...
Worried1
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Cordysol for her mouth - the vets suggested it for Diva after she had her sarcoid removed and it's great stuff. Simply use a cotton buf and dab it over the sore area.
As for her sides surgical spirit can help to harden the skin reducing the impact of rub marks. Hils was a pain as he was grey and so pink. Judges stopped Mark on more than occassion to check we hadn't made him bleed
As for her sides surgical spirit can help to harden the skin reducing the impact of rub marks. Hils was a pain as he was grey and so pink. Judges stopped Mark on more than occassion to check we hadn't made him bleed
Laafet
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This is absolutely nothing to worry about, T Bag is bay and half native, but his TB side is showing through at the moment as he has a few rubs patches where his reins and breastplate go. I am not worrying about it or treating it, he is just changing coat at the moment and will live. My friends coloured has a few marks where her legs go and at the back of her numnah, she too was really worried but it is nothing. If you really are that worried then try white spirit to harden the skin.
Lucy_Nottingham
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O i am sorry about sudacrem! I didnt know it had been banned! woops!
connie1288
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along with everything else, dont worry, tbh if putting any cream on your horse and competing check it is legal as most stuff isnt.
Laafet
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I can see your points but at this level of competition drugs testing really is not a big issue and the things being advised are not performance enhancing. My older horse competed FEI and we did have to worry about what he ate or had put on him but at no point did we ever worry about things he had when competing BD. If it for the benefit of the horse then use it.
carthorse
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We get a rub at the back of the saddle this time of year but not sore or anything and again from where your legs lie, well not mine as mine hardly hang below Claire's saddle,lol.
Hopfully it will soon grow. Rafi is wrapped up in his snuggyhood as the midge are bad and he gets sweet itch and will rub if he gets a chance.We also have just got the neck and reins rub this week!
Hopfully it will soon grow. Rafi is wrapped up in his snuggyhood as the midge are bad and he gets sweet itch and will rub if he gets a chance.We also have just got the neck and reins rub this week!
Halfstep
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Ditto, Oskar has saddle rubs (and his saddle fits perfectly), and is now getting rein rubs too
. And he has funny bald bits on his forelegs where his rug rubbed. Its just that time of year
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wallyevent
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I second a vote for Impulse spurs! My horse used to get terrible spur rubs in winter and spring esp at coat change time, since using these spurs I have had no problems at all. I thought he would hate them as he's so sensitive, and they are so much bigger than any spurs I had used previously but he hasn't even noticed!
Thistle
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Impuls spurs caused huge damage to our pony.
Tne inside edge of the ball is quite sharp. Because of shape of ponies tummy rider has to lift her heels slightly to be effective. This meant that the sharp edge of the flat surface of the ball caused a huge amount of friction and ripped the hair out. The centre bit of the ball was totally clogged with cut and pulled hair after XC.
She now uses short sprs with little bobbles.
Tne inside edge of the ball is quite sharp. Because of shape of ponies tummy rider has to lift her heels slightly to be effective. This meant that the sharp edge of the flat surface of the ball caused a huge amount of friction and ripped the hair out. The centre bit of the ball was totally clogged with cut and pulled hair after XC.
She now uses short sprs with little bobbles.