Scurfy Coat??

[han4]

What can i do about a scurfy coat, it's not attractive at all, she looks like she's been not been brushed in months! It's not her rug either, i've just bought it new.
Even after a good brush there is still millions of scurf, she was the same last year, it isn't as noticeable in summer, but there is still a bit of scurf.

She has happy hoof fed once a day, 2 haynets a day and she's stabled in the night all year.

 

[Horse-mad]

I have just brought some of NAFs new product love the skin hes in which is for irritated, ichy, flakey sort of skin. I have only has it a couple of days so can't comment on how good it is but I have the sprey and the wash but have only used the sprey and the moment, might not be what you are looking for but it may help.
http://www.naf-equine.eu/uk/products/range.jsp?range_id=25

 

[The Boy]

Micronised linseed! There are lots of threads on here about it but in a nutshell it is great for skin as well as hooves and general health.
Get a big bag from Charnwood Milling and feed at least a mug a day.

 

[Shysmum]

Linseed ! HHO's should by shares in the stuff.

 

[Kokopelli]

Linseed

Also a good hot cloth gets rid of the remaining scurf and will make coat shiny and clean

 

[eggs]

Micronised linseed. Also my vet recommended 1/2 mug vegetable oil in the feed daily - it worked.

 

[thatsmygirl]

Yep linseed and hot clothing.

 

[dollymix]

I've seen linseed recommended before for skin... But doesn't it lead to weight gain? My ID mare is itchy and could do with some skin support but she is also prone to looking like a barrel!!!

 

[Shysmum]

Shy is getting 2 tablespoons of oil (am changing to the Charnwood, just wanted to check he'll like the taste) and no it's not put on weight, but yes his coat is starting to improve one week on.

I think it's a matter of tailoring it to meet what you need. Check out all the posts on here - lots of info.

 

[Katiesmum]

My mare is a good doer and gains weight fast I'm using 35 grams of micronalized linseed (amount determined by vet) to keep her weight steady, she seems fine on it and her coat is gleaming, I also use equiwash safe shampoo lots of tea tree and she's gleaming

 

[Micky]

Half a mug of micronised linseed (not v technical but worked for me) in feed once a day, a bloomin good bath/rub n rinse, no oils .org the like on his coat, just elbow grease with clean brushes, you’ll see the difference..linseed all the way, and mine is a good doer, it’s never made him overweight.