Is it possible to groom a scurfy horse clean?

[EngageDressage]

So, is it possible to groom a scurfy horse clean or does it have to be solved from the inside out? Because after 30 minutes of brushing and taking off loads of scurf for it to look not much different, I’m thinking the latter...

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[bouncing_ball]

I think I’d bath whilst it’s still so warm.

 

[Equi]

Second a proper bath with head and shoulders and if you are able a blow dryer usually helps. I adore my air blaster lol

 

[SpeedyPony]

Regular strapping. Hard work, but stimulates the skin as it cleans the coat, leaves them nice and shiny after a few weeks.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Oh, I need to bath mine soon to start clipping, but I'm splinted up with a broken hand. Time for a bin bag.

 

[EngageDressage]

I think I’d bath whilst it’s still so warm.

Hmm, yes, he only had one a month ago, but possibly the only route left!

 

[SOS]

I never seem to have scurfy horses even when they are living out without rugs. I don’t have a routine per day but they are always on good grass/quality forage and linseed if on hard feed. Don’t over groom, flick over with a dandy brush before riding. Hot cloth if dusty, bath if heavily dirtied. When grooming always have a metal curry comb so I am not just working the dust in.

 

[Dave's Mam]

Dave's not scurfy, he's just very fond of rolling, lying, sleeping in dirt & is like PigPen.

 

[Carrottom]

Hot cloth gets rid of the worst. An alternative is a damp piece of towel wiped on the horse with alternate strokes with a body brush.

 

[Nudibranch]

I've never had a scurf issue with any, living out, linseed, blah blah all the cliches. Until one of the ones I have now arrived. Never seen anything like it in 30 odd years of horses. She is black but pretty much looks grey most of the time.
The only thing that gets rid for a short while is a good bath. That works for maybe 3 days ? You can forget hot clothing and the rest. She does have some metabolic stuff going on so maybe that is part of it, or maybe she's just incredibly greasy and scurfy.
I have sometimes wondered about rubbing her down with oil to try and break down the scurf, but I'm not sure that's the best idea...

 

[Sossigpoker]

Might want to treat is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Neutrogena T-Gel shampoo works well on that.
For brushing I find the schimmel brush fantastic.
BTW the Haas colour sets are just a marketing gimmick, just use whatever brush you think lifts up the most gunk and does the job.