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How do you prevent human saddle sores Sometimes I get friction burns when I ride - any prevention ti2007-11-24 21:16:03

My saddle is really comfy, I have been riding for 30 years and I always wear cotton breeches and knickers.

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You can get a natural sheep skin saddle cover they work well and still offer good grip

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lol !

i wish you posted this question in the scottish football section

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You can stop the sores by doing a number of things:

* Reducing the friction due to bobbing or swinging motion while pedaling, by setting the appropriate seat height.

* Selecting an appropriate saddle.

* Wearing good cycling shorts, with chamois padding.

* Using petroleum jelly, chamois cream or lubricating gel to further reduce friction.

If left untreated over an extended period of time, saddle sores may need to be drained by your medical physician.

In horses, saddle sores commonly form around the front girth area and are usually caused from riding out-of-shape horses too long or hard, or from having the girth too tight. Reducing friction is also of great help in preventing equine saddle sores.

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wear a nappy.

The sore is caused by friction so maybe wear some padding on your butt cheek...seriously!

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not sure really but try baby oil before riding, on the saddle and your leg. for curing it abit of sudacrem should do it!

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i found when i stopped riding for 3 weeks my saddlesores disappeared completetly i haven,t rode now for twenty years and i find this works fantasticly

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If you are getting friction burns, it means your leg is weak and is rubbing against the saddle - weather you ride english, western, or any other discipline, you need to work on your leg and it's position and your balance. I know you have been riding a long time but that doesn't necessarily mean you have had the proper training to keep your leg from excessive moving.