white spots

[Marquire]

I've notice over the last month or so my boy has started to get about 8 small white spots developing on his back and shoulders (he's bright bay). They are very small, only half a centimeter in diameter. They are not due to fly bites, his saddle or pressure from rugs . I remember reading somewhere that there is a condition which causes this in horses in much the same way as humans gets vitiligo.

Anyone else experienced this?

Marie

 

[RachelB]

There was a small article about this in last week's H&H, page... 14. Toytown has it, apparently nothing to worry about.

 

[Tempi]

Toytown has the same condition - its something to do with skin pigmentation. There is an article in last weeks H&H about it, its on the bottom of a page in an 'ask H&H' bit. (i think -its definately in last weeks anyway

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[dixie]

My horse developed one of these on his shoulder last year. It is vivid white in colour. I haven't worried too much about it particularly after reading H&H and Toytown.

 

[Tempi]

great minds

 

[RachelB]

yup lol! Had my H&H to hand!

 

[Marquire]

So I'm going to end up with a spotty horse then?????

COOL!

 

[baybeejay01]

My little chestnut mare also has it - she wants to be an appaloosa when she grows up

!! She looks soooo cute!

 

[iwtownsley]

nothing to worry about
but check iff they are raised
keep looking at them over a few weeks and see if they have changed shape colour or anythin if nothing then it could just be he is getting older now and he is now getting his colours if u no what i meen.