Mud Rash

[corran]

Does anybody have any idea how I deal with what can only be called "mud rash" from hunting. Not mud fever as it affects everywhere the mud gets - legs, necks and belly and leaves bumpy and often scabby patches. I'm washing in Hibiscrub at the moment but was wondering if anybody knew what this was or how I treated it?

 

[JoBo]

I don’t know if this will help as haven’t come across this problem but I find Keratex Mud Shield is fantastic for my cobs legs. Being a powder you could easily put a layer on anywhere on the body. Just an idea.

 

[Irishcobs]

Sounds a bit like scould. Some of our hunters get it on their bellies and round the top of their legs.
We hubiscrub after hunting and then once a day until it's gone. Try to keep the area clean and dry imbetween.
As a precaution you could try the Keratex powder JOBO is talking about, I use it too, but it is white so may show up on your horse. Otherwise a oil based product, pig oil or baby oil would help to stop the mud sticking.

 

[JenHunt]

wash with hibiscrub daily until its gone and use pig oil or similar to keep it away.

It is a bit like scold and it's more common "down south" than in yorkshire from what I understand...

 

[corran]

thanks for the advice may not try the powder if you don't mind may get funny looks from field master as have a black IDX

 

[fitzaud2]

I use vaseline, which does the same job as baby oil, only i think it's better, as it is thicker, and provides better protection.
Hope it helps

 

[glenruby]

Universal medicated shampoo for dogs and cats is better than hibiscrub for washing. Use every 2nd day - its excellent for loosening the scabs.
Many vets have their own remedies for mud fever. You can PM me for more info on some of those if you want.