Itchy Horse

[Jway]

Hi
I have a 20 year old Skewbald cob who has been getting progressively more itchy over the last few years. He is regularly deloused and washed with anti-itch shampoo when the weather is warm enough. He spends most of his time outside and has a lightweight waterproof rug to keep him dry in the winter. Recently he has developed large chunks of dandruff on his back and has rubbed himself raw on a part of his side by scratching with his teeth through the rug.
Does anyone have any ideas about what might be causing this? I have had the vet come and look at him but he couldn't diagnose the problem.
Any suggestions gratefully received!

 

[spottydottypony]

A horse at our yardhad the same problem. The owner tried all kinds of stuff even clipping him and it turned out to be mites when she got the vet out.

 

[Gilbey]

My 16.2hh coblet gets very itchy at this time of year. I have just spoken to the vet who attended last year to him. She gave him Finadyne for 3 days and it cured it! So I have some coming tomorrow. Poor lad he has rubbed his hocks, face and ears raw, He is clipped right out and only wears a light rug.

 

[Jway]

Thanks both. What does Finadyne do? Is it an anti-inflammatory?