Recent content by silverncrown

I have had exactly the same problems with my grey arab. It makes you so frustrated as it is very tricky to deal with. However, I THINK (touch wood and all that) I have got over the problem now. My main advice is to stop washing the legs. I know the scabs get worse short term but long term it is...

caught my horse in from the field this morning - all fine. Tied him up outside stable and within 10 minutes he had a raised rash on his neck. Did not think much of it as he does has sensitive skin and can get bit itchy, until I went to put his bridle on and he totally freaked and I could not get...

my horse gets mud fever in summer, every year. last year he was lame for a month whilst we worked out what best worked. Sore, weepy wound etc. Best thing i found worked was mixture of keratex powder and sudocrem twice per day and a bit of vet wrap/pastern wrap when he went in field as dust made...

I have exactly the same problem so any answers would be good. Lump has been hanging around for 3 weeks. Had the vet who wants to xray, drain and inject the joint which I am not keen on as only 4 yo. He said it could be carpal tunnel syndrome - like an RSI injury - which suprises me as he...