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Can I ask what type of jumping / polework schooling exercises you do with him?

Oddly, she is. When it's really dry she is less irritated. When it's wet she is obviously worse.

Have you ever come across 'Nostril Vet'? I'm thinking of trying this as it is suuposed to coat the inside of the nostrils with a protective layer, which should stop the irritation? Oddly, she can't cope with a nose net at all. I tried it for a while when she first started these symtoms, but it...

I will speak to my vet about the antihistamines and see what she would recommend, and good point about checking to see if they are competition legal. I didn't think of this. She is as bad indoors as outdoors, if the surface is rubber. Within a minute of taking her out of the arena though...

What antihistamines would you suggest? I'm assuming it is latex based as I know latex allergies are very common. Do you know how I could find out or get it tested to be sure? Thanks

After almost a year of allergy investigation we have found out that my mare is allergic to the rubber used in some arena surfaces. She is fine for the first few minutes, but then begins to sneeze and needs to stretch all the time. She doesn't cough at all. I can continue to work her, but have to...