cob with scabs on front leg

[Montysmum]

Hi

I have a traditional cob who suffers from white scabby skin behind his knee (only one leg) I have been putting pig oil and sulphur on his legs and it does seem to help although the dry skin comes back quite quickly. Anyone have any ideas or advice?

 

[Toffee44]

Camrosa

Solves most things, massage it in, it worked on my old Hairys legs.

 

[**Vanner**]

I've been led to believe that such scabs are due to mites. My boy gets them and regular oiling seems to be the best thing for the scabs along with a regular washing in hibiscrub and warm water to loosen them.

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

My farrier says Udder Cream is good (and cheap!)

 

[**Vanner**]

Udder cream - going to try that one.

 

[Cahill]

sulphur can also be mixed with sudocream,which is quite good and worth a try.

*vanner* -grease and mites are different conditions.

 

[**Vanner**]

sulphur can also be mixed with sudocream,which is quite good and worth a try.

*vanner* -grease and mites are different conditions.

I asked my vet about the scabs as I wasn't sure how I should be treating them - she said they were due to the mites.

I'd be willing to try anything to get rid for good so am open to anyones ideas.

 

[misterjinglejay]

Think its called Mallanders or sallanders (sp?) and MJ gets it - no nasties on him, we've checked.
I hibbiscrub once or twice a week, and then use E45 - it works for him.
Theres also a pink ointment called Protection Plus, I think in a blue and yellow tub, and thats good too.

 

[Toffee44]

Vanner its been bugging me for ages what has your horse got on in the middle picture of ur signature??

 

[**Vanner**]

Vanner its been bugging me for ages what has your horse got on in the middle picture of ur signature??

Mane bags - I use them to protect his mane - for one make riding so much easier

 

[Dommy18]

I use utter cream as well and its v v good!

Vanner would you mind telling me where you got your mane bag from. I have a traditional and have been thinking about getting one of these for the winter. Do you turn him out with them on?

Thank you.

 

[**Vanner**]

I use utter cream as well and its v v good!

Vanner would you mind telling me where you got your mane bag from. I have a traditional and have been thinking about getting one of these for the winter. Do you turn him out with them on?

Thank you.

Dommy - yes I do turn him out in his mane bags stops the wind knotting his mane.

Here's two ways of getting hold of some:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MANE-BAGS-MANE-TRAINING-KEEPING-CLEAN-PREVENT-BREAKS-/250697246396

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/ribbon_meadow_mane_bags_lancashire/advert/122267

 

[Dommy18]

Thank you!

 

[Montysmum]

Thanks so much for all your help . Nice to know others are fighting the same battle with the dreaded scabby leg lol.

 

[Shysmum]

pig oil and sulphur - tried everything else under the sun, the only thing that worked for my horses

 

[Rosehip]

Mallanders is behind the front knees, Sallanders is in front of the hock on the hind legs...i think!!
Melly has mallanders and also scurfy coronet bands, Ive tried everything inc pig oil and sulphur, and nothing keeps it away permenantly.... Pig oil and sulphur is the best Ive found tho! Other than clipping her legs out that is!