What Can I Put On My Horses Mud?

Coconut oil / Vaseline / Zinc Oxide creams – these can all be used to cover the area and are all moisture repellents that will help prevent moisture reaching the areas we are trying to treat.

What is the best treatment for mud fever?

Treatment of Mud Fever

• A gentle shampoo.
• A steroid based cream which is applied to the skin.
• If mites or fungal infection are implicated, we can treat either or both.
• Pain relief and anti-inflammatories.

How do you treat mud rash in horses?

If your horse develops scabs, scrub the legs with warm water and a diluted antiseptic such as Hibiscrub, iodine or Malaseb (dog shampoo). Work it into a lather and then leave on for 10-15 minutes to allow contact time for the antiseptic to kill the bacteria. Sometimes you need to soak the leg to loosen the scabs.

How do I protect my horses legs from mud?

Mud fever boots will help to keep your horse’s legs clean and protected when he’s turned out in muddy conditions. Shires offer two close contact “mud socks” that fit snugly around the contours of your horse’s leg like a second skin. They help to keep your horse’s legs dry and, more importantly, mud free.

Is mud good for horses skin?

Constant exposure to muddy, wet conditions weakens the skin’s natural defensive barrier, so applying barrier creams for horses to the legs can help to add some much needed strength.

Is Vaseline good for mud fever?

Once your horse’s legs are clean and dry application of an oil-based cream can be used as a barrier against the moist conditions; Vaseline is the ideal cream for this purpose, but you could also use vegetable oil or baby oil.

Is honey good for mud fever?

HoneyHeel has been found incredibly useful not only for mud fever but also for almost any superficial wound.

What does mud rash look like on horses?

What is it? Mud fever, also known as pastern dermatitis or ‘cracked heels’ is characterized by scabs and sore on a horse’s legs. It often affects pink skinned areas and may be noticed as red, sore areas of skin that may be weeping, or lumpy patches often on the lower limbs, although any leg can be affected.

Is coconut oil good for mud fever?

COCONUT OIL AS AN ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT
When used topically it can be used to treat wounds and infections. The anti-bacterial properties can help treat mud fever by treating the infection, keeping the wound clean and promoting new hair growth.

Is sudocrem good for mud fever?

Waterproofing the lower limbs, particularly before turn out or exercise, is good practice and barrier creams such as ‘Sudocrem’ are effective for this. However, it is important to ensure the legs are clean and dry before application otherwise the cream will merely trap infection in the legs.

What is the best surface for horses to walk on?

Rock products, also known as sand and gravel, are a great choice for paddock footing because they are extremely slow to break down, don’t hold moisture or bacteria, and can be supported for a stronger base.

Should horses be standing in mud?

Not only does mud make it difficult for horses to move properly, but it can cause slips and falls. Mud also affects a horse’s balance, and standing in mud over the long-term can cause joint pain. If your horse stands in deep mud or falls as a result of the mud, he can sustain strained or even torn tendons or ligaments.

How long can horses stand in mud?

three days
As a general rule, “too much” mud is so deep that it extends up to your horse’s coronary band, covering his hooves, and persists at that level for more than three days. Mud at this depth can cause all sorts of trouble, from lost shoes to pulled tendons to scratches and other skin infections.

How do you moisturize a horse’s skin?

Herbal remedies like aloe, comfrey, calendula and lavender stimulate healing and have a low risk of irritation. Herbal remedies including mullein, yarrow and tea tree oil promote skin conditioning. Never use undiluted tea tree oil on your horse.

How do you toughen up a horse’s skin?

To Toughen Horses’ Backs
It works equally well for saddle horses that are used hard. Mix approximately one cup table salt with one gallon water. Apply liberally daily to the under-saddle and girth areas after the horse is unsaddled.

What human products can be used on horses?

Most shampoos made for humans can be safely used to clean horses including manes, tales, and bodies. The pH level of human skin is not significantly different than horses’ skin so, generally, it’s safe to use human shampoo for horses.

Is baby oil good for mud fever?

This year I am also going to try putting baby oil on clean legs as this helps to stop mud sticking to the legs and makes it easier to brush off once dry. However, you still need to wash the baby oil off every few days and reapply.

What does baby oil do for horses?

Baby or mineral oils are inexpensive, indispensable grooming aids that have a variety of use. Rubbed directly into a dull, dry and flaking coat or added to a horse’s bath or rinse water, these oils can replenish lost gloss and condition the skin. They can also help remove the last traces of a winter coat.

What does mud fever look like?

Crusty scabs appearing on the heels or lower legs. Broken and/or damaged skin. Matted hair or patches of hair loss with raw skin underneath. A creamy, white, yellow, or green discharge between the skin and the scabs.

Can a horse be lame from mud fever?

If left untreated, mud fever can cause cellulitis, chronic infection and inflammation of the soft tissues. This can in turn lead to a pitting oedema involving heat and pain, running from coronet to cannon bone, hocks or even higher. At this stage horses present with lameness and may not bear weight on the affected leg.

How often should you treat mud fever?

Mud fever treatment that’s topical should be limited to every 2-3 days to allow the wounds to heal and dry properly.