Saddle chafing/sores?

Question

Is it possible to chafe from riding? I have been doing some intense riding these past few weeks and think i have some type chafing in the "buttox" area. Does this seem like it could be from all the riding i've been doing? Does anyone have an idea of how i can get rid of it? Thanks in advance and only serious answers please. =]

Answer 1

If you are riding a lot and it is hot outside, absolutely it can happen.  I know people who ride everyday and get it when it gets really hot and humid outside.  I guess and not to sound funny, I would put baby powder in that part of your under garments.  That tends to absorb wetness like with babies.

Answer 2

You'll be fine eventually, you just need to get used to it. Although it will probably suck for you for a few weeks.

Answer 3

If it is a "wardrobe malfunction" you might try going comando.  I've done it, and it actually wasn't bad.  Now, my dear hubby wasn't nearly as impressed the ONE and only time he tried it.  He had a horse that had so much swivel and over drive in his rear (old BL TWH, and if you watched him from the rear, he moved like a hula dancer) that he would wind up with two huge raw blisters, one down each cheek of his sunnysideup.  We tried everything....change in riding technique, change in shoes on the horse, change in saddle, a "wus pad" for the seat, and still he came back with his nether regions looking like hamburger.  Desperate, he tried the comando routine since it worked so well for me.  Well.... there is a difference in equipment....and let's just say it didn't work out quite so well.  But CNSdubie's idea for the monkeybutt powder is a good one as well.

Answer 4

Out of curiosity, what are you wearing to ride in? If your wearing jeans, the fabric could also be rubbing you and the saddle and it is a harsher material that can be causing you to chafe more. First off if your riding in jeans, try some riding pants for a while. I have never had issues with chaffing but have always worn breeches to ride in. (also easier on your saddle). It also may be your saddle that could be causing you some problems. Is this a saddle that fits you properly? Perhaps try a different saddle if you have this option as well. It to me sounds like something isn't "fitting" right, either your riding attire, or perhaps the saddle or even you may be sliding in the saddle, its tough to say. As far as the healing, use a scent free lotion on it, at night, take a vitamin (helps the body heal quicker), and keep it dry when you ride, if your sweating, and rubbing in the saddle a lot it will chaffe more. Try putting on some goldbond medicated powder before your ride to keep the area dry. Hope this helps, just some thoughts!

Answer 5

use bagbomb on them

Answer 6

if you want to get rid of it don't ride as much and let it heal

Answer 7

You, obviously, are not in real good riding condition.  Slow down and don't overdo it.  Give your body time to adjust to riding before you push yourself.  You'll soon be doing fine.  Also, do NOT wear any sort of riding jeans or pants with seams that could chafe, especially seams that are between your skin and the saddle.

Answer 8

This is not an uncommon problem.

Do you wear cotton undies..supposedly they are supposed to breathe vs. those silky polyester types.

Are you wearing proper riding apparel that doesn't bunch up and rub?  What about the fabric of your pants?

There is a product called Monkey Butt...I think it is a powder..or cornstsarch....just make sure you dry yourself off after showering and when off the horse during those long days in the saddle...keep applying some powder to keep the area dry.

Think of diaper rash....and go to the drugstore and see what product might help you out.

Answer 9

yah if you arnt consistent with the riding that you do... you most likely will get it. nbd. put lotion on  it at night.  good luck! ( :

Answer 10

Ah.  Monkey butt.

You're probably a bit chafed.  

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

This is a real product that works.  A sprinkle of prevention is worth a slather of cure.