My mare has experienced some tenderness on her back bilaterally where her ovaries are during her heat cycle. We have started her on Harmony supplements to help ease her symptoms.
Has anyone had success with a type of half pad to alleviate some sensitivity and soreness during heat cycles??
I had a mare who would get tender and I used a real sheepskin half pad. It helped.
edited to add: sheepskin pad and her saddle were fitted to her and was used all year round.
The problem with a “once in a while” half pad is it will affect your saddle fit. Either it is fitted to be used with a specific pad, or it isn’t. Imagine your shoes fitting but one day you decide you want extra cushion so you add a second pair of socks. Suddenly, the fit isn’t so great. If you’d like to add a half pad, the thinnest option is the stripped down Thinline.
I’d be more inclined to have this discussion with my vet since it is a physical issue, did the vet diagnose this or is it supposition? Pain from the ovaries is real, but I think it is important to make sure there are not underlying issues. And great point about saddle fit.
I know this isn’t what you’re asking, but -if you haven’t tried it- I wonder if she’d like a warming massage pad session pre-ride.
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