Mud Fever Starting on Coloured Pony

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Christmas Crumpet

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My little coloured mare (with pink skin) has started to show the signs of mud fever on her tummy and armpits. Her coat is starting to get "bobbly" underneath if that makes sense.

What I'd like to know is how can I stop it progressing further? Is there something I can put on as a barrier - I'd have to put it all over her tummy. I hunt once or twice a week and its so wet I hose her off afterwards. Should I leave the mud to dry and brush it off? Her legs are fine because they are not clipped.

Any ideas would be very gratefully received.
 
I wonder if it's the hosing that's causing the problem??? We always use a cactus cloth and brush to remove mud, rather than hose them after hunting - which is quite a horrid thing to do imo.

Do you baby oil her tummy and armpits as a matter of routine - this may well help, if you don't.
 
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What's a cactus cloth?!! Am I being very stupid?

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A cactus cloth is a square piece of course material (you can get it from any saddlers), which is great for removing mud off a clipped horse. An invaluable piece of kit for any tack box.
 
I've just been to the saddlers and now I know what you mean!! I bought a cactus glove and some NAF mud guard so fingers crossed she will be ok!!

Thanks for advice.
 
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I've just been to the saddlers and now I know what you mean!! I bought a cactus glove and some NAF mud guard so fingers crossed she will be ok!!

Thanks for advice.

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Perfect.
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Sudocream works on our coloured we make sure she has it on her heels every morning before turnout and its a great barrier cream.
 
Udder cream is a great barrier as well.Maybe you could wash her off with hibb-scrub after hunting.You must try and keep the infective areas dry.
 
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