back lumps

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My horse has suddenly come up with hard back lumps in saddle area-worse on one side. They are hard and are not hurting at all. I am just wondering how to treat. He has had saddle recently checked and saddler is coming out early January. He hasn't been ridden this week as cautious to make worse if it is the saddle. He has never had this before so I wont to get sorted! thanks!
 
I remember my welshie having those, they are called nodular granulomas (I think??) and were supposedly harmless.

Could you use a fluffy pad or would that affect your saddle fit too drastically??

Fiona
 
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hihosilver said:
possibly what would I treat with?
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The best thing is hibiscrub baths. 100ml to 5 litres water scrubbed well in with a soft brush, rinsed thoroughly and dried well. If there is only a few you may get away with spot treatment with a bit of cotton wool. Should clear it up in 3-4 days.
Mine gets it and I have to clip out as soon as winter coat comes through.
Whatever you do don't put any greasy ointments on it. Use flamazine if it gets sore.
 
lamlyn2012 said:
The best thing is hibiscrub baths. 100ml to 5 litres water scrubbed well in with a soft brush, rinsed thoroughly and dried well. If there is only a few you may get away with spot treatment with a bit of cotton wool. Should clear it up in 3-4 days.
Mine gets it and I have to clip out as soon as winter coat comes through.
Whatever you do don't put any greasy ointments on it. Use flamazine if it gets sore.
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thanks very much
 
lamlyn2012 said:
The best thing is hibiscrub baths. 100ml to 5 litres water scrubbed well in with a soft brush, rinsed thoroughly and dried well. If there is only a few you may get away with spot treatment with a bit of cotton wool. Should clear it up in 3-4 days.
Mine gets it and I have to clip out as soon as winter coat comes through.
Whatever you do don't put any greasy ointments on it. Use flamazine if it gets sore.
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I use Malaseb every time my horse gets a sweaty saddle patch - warm water then squeeze bottle directly onto saddle patch and rub in and leave for a few minutes then rinse. Works really well.
 
I had this happen when I had used a NuuMed wool numnah, horse got too hot. Like carolineb has mentioned above, I used Malaseb and it soon cleared.
 
Interestingly wool or even better sheepskin numnahs usually help as they wick sweat away and actually keep the skin temperature lower, that's the major reason sheepskin is used to prevent bedsores. The modern ultra wicking breathable pads might be worth a look for those that wool doesn't seem to help.
 
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