Mac1991
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Hi There,
I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this situation. I have read it is common especially in high withered TB types. I am upset about the situation as I do not want my horse sore and was only trying to keep him warm in the awful cold winter we are having.
I have a 10yo TB gelding standing at 16.1. I have recently noticed some rubbing at the highest point of his withers in front of where the saddle and saddle pad is which is why I do not think it is due to the saddle. when I touch this area it is clearly sore and the hair has started to come out and a scab is flaking off revealing a pink patch of sore skin. He has rubs on his chest which I believe where down to a so called anti tub masta bib which is now removed and I apply cornocresin (spelling?) to grow the hair back which is fab! The sore on his withers I have applied a antibacterial spray and sudocream and padded it with an anamalintex and vet wrap until my lycra vest comes which I will tack sheep skin to the wither part so it can go under any rug.
The problem I am now having is after reading which rugs may prevent this. I only have combo's. He has been wearing a medium weight WB and a Heavy weight Funnell rug when it is extremely cold both with necks. Can anyone else suggest a better rug or any ideas how I can prevent this in the future. Also any healing remedies? I am trying to let air to it but he is clipped also, so no rug is impossible as I do not want him to get cold but equally don't want the rubbing to continue.. Tricky??
Many Thanks for your suggestions
I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this situation. I have read it is common especially in high withered TB types. I am upset about the situation as I do not want my horse sore and was only trying to keep him warm in the awful cold winter we are having.
I have a 10yo TB gelding standing at 16.1. I have recently noticed some rubbing at the highest point of his withers in front of where the saddle and saddle pad is which is why I do not think it is due to the saddle. when I touch this area it is clearly sore and the hair has started to come out and a scab is flaking off revealing a pink patch of sore skin. He has rubs on his chest which I believe where down to a so called anti tub masta bib which is now removed and I apply cornocresin (spelling?) to grow the hair back which is fab! The sore on his withers I have applied a antibacterial spray and sudocream and padded it with an anamalintex and vet wrap until my lycra vest comes which I will tack sheep skin to the wither part so it can go under any rug.
The problem I am now having is after reading which rugs may prevent this. I only have combo's. He has been wearing a medium weight WB and a Heavy weight Funnell rug when it is extremely cold both with necks. Can anyone else suggest a better rug or any ideas how I can prevent this in the future. Also any healing remedies? I am trying to let air to it but he is clipped also, so no rug is impossible as I do not want him to get cold but equally don't want the rubbing to continue.. Tricky??
Many Thanks for your suggestions
