Saddle and Girth Galh 133 



Horses liable to suffer from collar and 

 saddle galLs, should be allowed to keep 

 these parts of the harness on for half-an- 

 hour or so after coming in from work, thus 

 preventing the too rapid cooling of the 

 skin lying beneath them. 



The girths are very liable to cause skin 

 abrasions at the side and behind the elbow, 

 if the saddle is not properly adjusted. The 

 groom should always see that the girths 

 are kept soft, and tightened properly. 



' Sitfasts ' are dead pieces of skin upon 

 the back, often very difficult to deal with, 

 and calling for the services of the veterin- 

 ary surgeon. 



A badly fitting ' Crupper ' • sometimes 

 causes chafing of the skin at parts in con- 

 tact with it. 



Pneumatic pads are now^ sold for fixing 

 on to the collar so as to take the pressure 

 off the * galled ' part. 



