There are several different treatments available. But it’s best to start by shampooing the whole horse with a fungicidal shampoo to remove the dead hair and dandruff that protects the fungus. Iodine-based shampoos are effective, but some horses show an allergic reaction to iodine. Will iodine get rid of ringworm? Read more…
Preventing Ringworm Outbreaks Isolate and monitor new horses for two to three weeks before allowing them to interact with the other horses in your yard. Ensure all horses have their own grooming kit and riding tack. Disinfect equipment after use. Avoid contact with strange horses. How can ringworms be prevented? Read more…
Other causes of mane and tail hair loss include: Clinging dirt that irritates the horse and also causes rubbing. Braiding that is too tight. Allergies or sensitivities, usually to grooming products. Nutritional deficiencies, including essential fats. Tangles and knots (see below) Why would a horses mane fall out? Hair loss Read more…
Mites can also be transmitted from horse to horse, and via solid objects. Horses with feathered legs are predisposed to feather mite infestations of the lower limbs. Affected horses stamp, rub and bite their legs. How do you prevent mites in horses? Mites not only infest the horse itself, but Read more…
Dried sweat and dirt with or without the added pressure of insect bites may result in the sensation of itch. Subsequent rubbing of the area by the horse may rub out patches of hair. Hair loss due to heat and sweat also is commonly observed on the faces of horses, Read more…
Original Shedding Blade $7.46 On one side there are teeth that help to grab the loose hair as you ran it over your horse’s body. And it doubles as a sweat scraper. Because the opposite side is smooth. So it is a multi-purpose grooming tool. These shedding blades are fairly Read more…
The average is 100°F. A slight fever is two or three degrees higher than your horse’s normal temperature. A high fever is three or more degrees higher than your horse’s normal temperature. If your horse’s temperature is above 106°F this is an extremely high fever. What is a dangerously high Read more…
Tarsus Joint (Hock) – The hock is the joint between the tarsal bones and tibia. It is similar to the ankle of a human. Although the tarsus refers specifically to the bones and joints of the hock, most refer to the hock in such a way as to include the Read more…
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A new hair might be forming to take it’s place, but mainly there’s nothing going on. This phase might last a few weeks. Lastly, there’s the telogen phase, where the hair falls out in preparation for a new hair to start the anagen phase. This explains why your horse will Read more…