Do you think this is a skin problem, or where he lays down - PICS

[Eaglestone]

Or what else could it be

The first picture is his right leg, with the funny whirly bit on his knee and the second zooms in on the area, which is a bit scurfy, possibly due to Cushings and/or the remains of the skin Mange he had and was treated for and is all clear now.

The third picture shows his left leg and the hair is normal

In case anyone thinks it may be a type of 'capped' knee, as opposed to hock, then the fourth picture shows his deep bed, approx 6 inches, which is on a lovely thick rubber matting base

Any others ideas/suggestions gratefully received

 

[hellybelly6]

I think its a whorl from where he lies down, parting and flattening the hair.

You are obviously being observent for mites/lice etc and I think it is where his long leg hair is being laid on.

The skin looks a little scuffy, but it is to be expected at this time of year. Does he have stable bandages on?

 

[Eaglestone]

That is what I thought, but this is the first time in his 28 years he has developed this

Do you have any ideas about how to get rid of the scurf ..... the best brush to use or technique ?

.... and no he does not wear stable bandages

.... should be?

 

[brighteyes]

Looks like Cushing's fur to me and it has got set in a silly position. The curly bits are whorls and his legs look immaculately clean to me

 

[Eaglestone]

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Looks like Cushing's fur to me and it has got set in a silly position. The curly bits are whorls and his legs look immaculately clean to me

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There is a bit of shavings stuck in one of them

.... although I am sure you are right, it has only appeared this winter ...... bl&&dy Cushings

... makes my boy look silly, but hey ho, he is still with me, so I should not complain, but was curious

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

yup id agree, think its possibly a combination of the two, cushings fur, that has then been lay on and its flattened out as a result (and dust etc from shavings could be causing the scurffy look)
maybe clipping the legs will help you make a decision (if the hrose is clipped) and see how it grows back (and speed etc, everything you already know how to look for)

 

[Angelbones]

No idea, sorry, but what a lovely bed he has! Do you want to do mine please? x

 

[Eaglestone]

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No idea, sorry, but what a lovely bed he has! Do you want to do mine please? x

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Thank you and and I will be around in a minute, so put the kettle on

.... he has a matching one in his field shelter too

 

[Eaglestone]

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yup id agree, think its possibly a combination of the two, cushings fur, that has then been lay on and its flattened out as a result (and dust etc from shavings could be causing the scurffy look)
maybe clipping the legs will help you make a decision (if the hrose is clipped) and see how it grows back (and speed etc, everything you already know how to look for)

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LOL he has a hunter clip with his legs clipped at the back down to his knees

..... this year will be the 1st time ever that he will need to be clipped again

..... my friend insists on doing it, even though she has 6 horses now, 2 on box rest ..... and I do not want to bother her, but think I will need to

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

hmmm maybe just enlarge the clip slightly?!

Id do it as more of an experiment than maybe anything else to see if it grows back the same or if it grows out normal then goes whirly (which i wud put to bedding/lying on it, rather than growing back curly for cushings.....)

is this motors leg we are adoring btw?!

 

[Eaglestone]

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hmmm maybe just enlarge the clip slightly?!

Id do it as more of an experiment than maybe anything else to see if it grows back the same or if it grows out normal then goes whirly (which i wud put to bedding/lying on it, rather than growing back curly for cushings.....)

is this motors leg we are adoring btw?!

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Oh yes it is Motor's I forgot to say this time

..... I would be absolutley horrified if it had been my TB's leg, as he would be in the Guiness Book of Records, for the MOST hariest of them all

ETS .... This is what he looked like about 6 or so weeks ago

 

[hellybelly6]

I meant to say, you make a lovely stable bed too, but was mulling over your pony's legs.

The legs do not look unduly scurfy to me, most hairies have a bit of scurf due to the hairyness.

I have found coal tar and tea tree shampoo from hilton herbs work a treat on my scurvy hairy pony.

The legs look well looked after and groomed. I am not sure if veg oil/CLO would help?

I only wondered about the stable bandages because that flattens the hair. I wouldnt bother with them, if it aint broke dont fix it etc.

 

[Eaglestone]

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I meant to say, you make a lovely stable bed too, but was mulling over your pony's legs.

The legs do not look unduly scurfy to me, most hairies have a bit of scurf due to the hairyness.

I have found coal tar and tea tree shampoo from hilton herbs work a treat on my scurvy hairy pony.

The legs look well looked after and groomed. I am not sure if veg oil/CLO would help?

I only wondered about the stable bandages because that flattens the hair. I wouldnt bother with them, if it aint broke dont fix it etc.

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Thanks for the lovely compliment on the bed

And thanks for the further advice, which I will take on board, as every idea is good

Motor only gets a quick brush over twice at week, but thankfully we do not have much mud and he stays mostly in a wood chip paddock .... I spend much more time grooming his mane and tail, as I was always taught not to let a horse leave the yard with any hay, straw or shavings in them

Motor's leg quite often resemble that of a Hereford Cow, during the winter .... so am quite happy with that look now ......

I too am someone who believes that if it aint broke don't fix it