How many of you sweat necks?

Alliekk · 11-01-2009, 12:06 PM

I honestly don't see how I'm attacking it! I can see WHY people sweat necks for cosmetic purposes. If most people didn't, they wouldn't be placing in the big shows. I PREFER to only sweat necks for health reasons. If I were to show halter, you can bet your tukus I'd be sweating. I understand and see the points people are making for BOTH sides of the argument. I, however, am not getting defensive!

noreins · 11-01-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alliekk

Yes you have, but it is our choice to keep this thread going for knowledges sake. If you are done, you have the choice not to reply to this thread anymore. Just because we are still talking about it doesn't mean you are obligated.

Seems pretty defensive to me. Anyway, this is about neck sweats. Not you and I.

Rumonek · 11-01-2009, 12:13 PM

Noreins. You need to chill out.
There are more people on this thread other than you who said they sweat necks.
We are NOT directing out posts to YOU. If we were, we would do what I just did above, or quote you. It seems you are the one wanting to argue.

We have agreed to disagree with YOU but that does not mean other members do not want to read both sides of the issue.

Alliekk · 11-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Think what you will, I am completely in control.

This is my take on sweating necks, in case any should misunderstand it:

I believe that sweating necks should really, only be used to free air flow. But, since it is still a common practice to do so and will make or break a 1st place at a decent show, I would sweat. If I have paid so much to get my horse into such an estemed show, I had better make sure it is worth the money. I do, however, feel that if you are only paying $10-$15/class and are competing with horses that you KNOW will not beat your horse, then why bother? A neck sweat cannot be comfortable for your horse! Have you ever been laying in bed during a hot summer night and just cant seem to get away from the heat, no matter how many cool places you find on the sheet? Imagine that CONSTANTLY. I feel bad for the horses that have to be sweated so often. IMHO, if it needs to be sweated every single time the horse is worked, PLUS keeping it on in the stall, then I would suggest finding a more suitable discipline.

Just my VERY HONEST and un-argumentative opinion.

BlingRacer · 11-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Well, I only pay $5-$8 a class usually or $50-$80 to show all day but I never know ahead of time what I will be competing against. I do feel that Xander is a nicer halter horse than I usually see at open shows, but I have definitely seen nicer horses show up from time to time.

I'm stuck focusing on open shows since he's a SPB which severely limits his breed show options, but that doesn't mean I don't want every possible advantage.

Jenje! · 11-01-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alliekk

I've said it before, but apparently ignored. Neck sweating HAS become a trend, but its original intention is to free the windpipe from excess fat. It's a health treatment (if you will) that has become ridiculously popular. Also, I have NEVER seen a stallion keep a beautiful neck. It's (IME) a stallion thing.

I didn't feel the need to comment on your post because it was something I already knew. Sorry you felt "ignored".

By the way- my filly's sire had a beautiful neck up until his death... so do the rest of that particular owner's horses. And they don't sweat.

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Originally Posted by noreins

I am obligated to add my opinion where ever I choose to.

I'm really not sure that word applies.

FWIW, since people keep saying "pencil neck"- I think the stock horse style "pencil neck" looks ridiculous.

There, now you can yell at me instead of sniping at one another.

nooska · 11-03-2009, 01:01 PM

hey guys,

what is sweating a neck?? I have never heard of it, i dont think its popular here in the uk and certainly isnt amongst the breed i show lol

Alliekk · 11-03-2009, 01:50 PM

Sweating a neck is wrapping a specially shaped piece of neoprene around the neck/throat latch while the horse is (in often times) being worked. Some owners use them during down time in a stall. The purpose of sweating a horse's neck is to 1) keep up with the pencil neck fad, and 2) keep the throatlatch free of excess fat. A horse 'sweats' the fat off of the neck, much like neoprene jogging shorts or neoprene belly wraps. You get rid of the excess water in the targeted areas and trim up. It is not a permanent fix, so it must be kept up in order to keep the results.

Celia_Vienna · 11-05-2009, 02:01 AM

hey,

which sweats do you use?

i tend to buy an ultra neoprene full neck sweat for my gelding. but which size to buy?
he´s about 14,6hands but has a huge neck with a flabby underside.

noreins · 11-05-2009, 08:35 AM

Mmmkay I am all for sweating necks but I decided to go take pictures of my friends stallion to show that I do believe a lot of horses can have naturally pretty necks. I just have to stich up for the neck sweating because I used to have a PERFECT halter mare with a thick neck

I did get defensive but I do believe in BREEDING for pretty necks. Anyways, here is my friends SBP stallion and his daughter:
"Ima Westerner"

me with him

and this is Sweet Pea, I don't remember the name on her papers but her dam is an own (NN) daughter of Impressive. And the little hefer didn't want to cooperate with my picture taking.

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11-01-2009, 12:13 PM	#83
Rumonek Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fulton, MI Posts: 4,575 Images: 20	Noreins. You need to chill out. There are more people on this thread other than you who said they sweat necks. We are NOT directing out posts to YOU. If we were, we would do what I just did above, or quote you. It seems you are the one wanting to argue. We have agreed to disagree with YOU but that does not mean other members do not want to read both sides of the issue. __________________ Rumonek Arabian Horses www.rumonek.weebly.com Breeder of Classic Arabian Beauty I Have Been Gobbled by Thom Turkey!

11-03-2009, 01:50 PM	#88
Alliekk Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,423 Images: 153	Sweating a neck is wrapping a specially shaped piece of neoprene around the neck/throat latch while the horse is (in often times) being worked. Some owners use them during down time in a stall. The purpose of sweating a horse's neck is to 1) keep up with the pencil neck fad, and 2) keep the throatlatch free of excess fat. A horse 'sweats' the fat off of the neck, much like neoprene jogging shorts or neoprene belly wraps. You get rid of the excess water in the targeted areas and trim up. It is not a permanent fix, so it must be kept up in order to keep the results. Last edited by Alliekk; 11-04-2009 at 01:05 PM.

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11-01-2009, 12:06 PM	#81
Alliekk Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,423 Images: 153	I honestly don't see how I'm attacking it! I can see WHY people sweat necks for cosmetic purposes. If most people didn't, they wouldn't be placing in the big shows. I PREFER to only sweat necks for health reasons. If I were to show halter, you can bet your tukus I'd be sweating. I understand and see the points people are making for BOTH sides of the argument. I, however, am not getting defensive!

11-01-2009, 12:15 PM	#84
Alliekk Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,423 Images: 153	Think what you will, I am completely in control. This is my take on sweating necks, in case any should misunderstand it: I believe that sweating necks should really, only be used to free air flow. But, since it is still a common practice to do so and will make or break a 1st place at a decent show, I would sweat. If I have paid so much to get my horse into such an estemed show, I had better make sure it is worth the money. I do, however, feel that if you are only paying $10-$15/class and are competing with horses that you KNOW will not beat your horse, then why bother? A neck sweat cannot be comfortable for your horse! Have you ever been laying in bed during a hot summer night and just cant seem to get away from the heat, no matter how many cool places you find on the sheet? Imagine that CONSTANTLY. I feel bad for the horses that have to be sweated so often. IMHO, if it needs to be sweated every single time the horse is worked, PLUS keeping it on in the stall, then I would suggest finding a more suitable discipline. Just my VERY HONEST and un-argumentative opinion.

11-01-2009, 02:57 PM	#85
BlingRacer Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2007 Location: TX Posts: 1,376 Images: 267	Well, I only pay $5-$8 a class usually or $50-$80 to show all day but I never know ahead of time what I will be competing against. I do feel that Xander is a nicer halter horse than I usually see at open shows, but I have definitely seen nicer horses show up from time to time. I'm stuck focusing on open shows since he's a SPB which severely limits his breed show options, but that doesn't mean I don't want every possible advantage.

11-03-2009, 01:01 PM	#87
nooska Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 17	hey guys, what is sweating a neck?? I have never heard of it, i dont think its popular here in the uk and certainly isnt amongst the breed i show lol

11-05-2009, 02:01 AM	#89
Celia_Vienna Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 17	hey, which sweats do you use? i tend to buy an ultra neoprene full neck sweat for my gelding. but which size to buy? he´s about 14,6hands but has a huge neck with a flabby underside.