Bridle + sweat = raw patch on face

[billylula]

took pony's bridle off and it has rubbed a patch raw on his face. I won't let the girls ride him for a few days but I am not sure how I should treat it.

 

[rhino]

Where about is the rub? My (horrendously sensitive redhead) boy is prone to rubs - particularly through coat changes. Taking off anything unnecessary (have just removed noseband for that reason) and putting a sheepskin/wool sleeve over the poll helps him - plus a little bit of coatshine on the hair underneath.

Hope it heals quickly

 

[billylula]

thank you. Its under the cheekpieces and the noseband feel really sorry for him and also worried about not being able to ride him or lead him out for exercise as he's a bit unfit.

 

[Sprig]

I would say now that it has rubbed don't put anything on it, just leave it to dry out on its own. It should not take long. We had a similar problem with a leather headcollar that was too tight, might the bridle be a bit snug? Once the rub has dried I would put vasline on it when tacked up until the hair grows back.

 

[Fjord]

Just do a patch test with the Vaseline first if you've not used it on him before. I used it on my mare's face where she had a tiny rub, it irritated her and she ended up with a big sore patch. I use Sudocreme now.