Keratex Mud Power

[anniewarren]

Can anyone recommend Keratex Mud Powder. I have been using Hibiscrub and sudocream and/or zinc & caster oil. I am brushing with mane comb to loosen the scabby hairs. Two knowledgeable friends use Keratex but just thought I would get your opinions? Thanks

 

[dozzie]

I have used it and would recommend it.

Especially once you have got the scabs off and hibiscrubbed. But you do need to get the legs dry the first time you put it on.

 

[carthorse]

I use it and find it great. On Rafi who had mudfever badly last year , I tried all the creams I could. He just got muckier and got an infection . I then tried turnout boots with Kerritex sprinkled inside and at night more powder when he was in. It cleared up and this year I have used the boots again and his legs are perfect.
Penfold got cracked heels this year and within a week of using the powder it has nearly cleared , even though he is out during the day. He has not had any turnout boots , as I don't want to have two lots to wash every night.

 

[anniewarren]

Thanks for your quick responses, I will be off to buy some tomorrow. I like the idea of keeping it dry but having the waterproof protection. Keep washing and applying creams can only keep the heels moist?

Its not so bad only on lower white bits but want to stop it before it gets out of hand.

 

[Booboos]

I've used it and it works quite well, especially to prevent new scabs (as opposed to healing existing ones).

 

[custard]

I can't get my head round how it works but it does and have been using it for years.

Much more pleasant to use than some of the greasy creams and potions that are around, I think they just seal in the moisture, soften the skin and attract more dirt. Use Thermatex wraps at night to dry the legs properly too.

 

[fatpiggy]

Fantastic stuff - beats everything else handsdown. I've found the best method is to ladle on the powder, rub it in a bit, than slather on a good dollop of udder cream over the top to hold the powder in and waterproof the legs. I find this heals up an attack really quickly but keeps the nasties at bay.

 

[spaxkoni]

Agree, Keratex Mud Powder is very good.It is excellent at keeping the skin protected from wet mud or grass. I use it in summer too as my horse can get little scabs from wet grass. You should clear up all scabs first making sure the skin is healed then sprinkle a small amount on dry heels every morning before turnout. One bottle lasts me all winter for 1 horse turned out every day, he's grey with 4 pink heels!!