Lanolin for cut mouth?

[Christmas Crumpet]

My little hunter is a b#gger and doesn't let up pulling out hunting all day - as a result she has sore corners of her mouth. They are healing pretty well with the aid of some cream from vets. However I want to try and prevent her mouth getting sore. I used to use vaseline but its like butter when warm and I think probably just makes it softer therefore easier to get sore.

I was cleaning the house this morning and found the Lansinoh lanolin cream that I had when I was breastfeeding... bit random BUT its very, very thick and I used to have to heat it up to be able to use it. Its very thick when cold. So... would a good dollop of this be any good?

Any ideas?!!!

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I doubt it, I should think that it would taste quite strongly to a horse. Can you not try a different bit/noseband? Just a change of metal might help.

 

[PC Steele]

Not sure about Lanolin but I do know udder cream works

 

[Honey08]

I always use saltwater to harden up bit/girth sores. My horse seems to like it too!

 

[iconique]

Came across 'bit butter' the other day, never seen it before myself but other people were raving about it, can put on like vaseline but apparently its more effective?

Meant to add, no idea about lanolin, Im like PC above have a pot of udder cream.

 

[Tnavas]

Bonjela on the corners when you have finished the day will relieve any tenderness the horse is feeling.

The skin needs to stay soft as like our lips if you dry them out they will split more readily.

Vaseline has always been my choice as it is easy to apply. Supplementing the horses diet with Zinc, Copper and Vitamin A will all help the horses skin strength.

The long term treatment would be to address the pulling. What bit and noseband are you currently using. You may need to change to a bit with a different action.