How to get rid of scurf?

[Welshie194]

Hi all, please can you share your suggestions for getting rid of scurf? My pony is dark Bay and has constant white dandruff. She's lovely and shiny, but up close you can see it really obviously. It's all over too, but worst on her back, rump and forehead. I've been using a rubber curry comb in circles which is great for getting it up, but it doesn't seem to be improving. So looking for either supplements, or shampoo etc that can help. Thank you!

 

[C1airey]

I used to use something called Scurf Off on my old welsh. He had sweet itch and was quite a scurfy horse, so I used to use it fairly regularly as part of efforts to control the itch. It really did work.

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

You could use a human anti-dandruff shampoo. I use a cheap supermarket own brand for general washing and I use a jelly scrubber to massage into the hair to loosen scurf.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003M6ZO2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_9AqkFb7K3WMYB

 

[Micky]

If you’re not already, try adding micronised linseed to her feed, then a good warm bath ( warmer the better) with dermoline medicated shampoo..

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I would feed linseed.

 

[Welshie194]

If you’re not already, try adding micronised linseed to her feed, then a good warm bath ( warmer the better) with dermoline medicated shampoo..

Thanks. Is there a difference between feeding linseed oil or the ground micronised linseed? Is I've more beneficial than the other? Or just horses preference? Thanks

 

[Micky]

I’m not sure...I expect someone on here will know if there is a difference..personally I used micronised linseed.

 

[Welshie194]

I’m not sure...I expect someone on here will know if there is a difference..personally I used micronised linseed.

Thanks. I've just ordered some ?

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

Thanks. Is there a difference between feeding linseed oil or the ground micronised linseed? Is I've more beneficial than the other? Or just horses preference? Thanks

I also feed micronised linseed and it’s much better value for money and less messy than the oil. A sack will last for months.

 

[Welshie194]

I also feed micronised linseed and it’s much better value for money and less messy than the oil. A sack will last for months.

Thank you. I've ordered a big sack today. Hopefully it'll help ?