Posted 2014-02-19 9:13 AM Subject: Blankets and wither pain
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My one mare gets very little winter hair. I had a medium weight stable blanket she would normally wear but I bought a turn out so I didn't havd to worry about her getting stuck out in a snow storm. Now she is extremely sensitive over her withers. I tough them and she flinches her skin and pins her ears. But no hair is rubbed off? Should I leave it off and just keep the other one on. Our weather is supposed to lighten up now. But we were in the negatives most of the month
Posted 2014-02-19 9:24 AM Subject: RE: Blankets and wither pain
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Is there anything I can do for her now? If I'm able to leave her big blanket off how long is she going to be sore. I was hoping to ride since it's going to be nice this week.
Posted 2014-02-19 9:33 AM Subject: RE: Blankets and wither pain
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After this year I am not blanketing anymore (unless ice/frigid below zero temps.). Seems to not be "natural" to the wither/mane area to me. I would rather see them furry and not sore. I would take it off. We warmed up to the 40's for the next couple days and mine are off...
Posted 2014-02-19 9:38 AM Subject: RE: Blankets and wither pain
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Im not one to blanket normally. My gelding is a wooly mamouth. I kept her unblanketed until we got in the negatives and I could tell she was cold. Hopefully the weather holds.
Posted 2014-02-19 11:00 AM Subject: RE: Blankets and wither pain
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I would suggest speaking to your vet about antiinflammatories, and getting a massage therapist out to work on your horse to speed up the healing. I would also suggest getting a blanket with a higher neck and one that fits her better.
Blankets and wither pain
