Comments on: Equine Skin Problems

By: Annie

Annie — Sat, 01 May 2021 17:51:32 +0000

Thank you so much horse illustrated for sharing this information. It’s been very helpful for me to have a better understanding to care for my horses skin conditions.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 18:25:26 +0000

Prednisone weakens the immune system tremendously. I have a 12yr old WB mare that came from NJ to FL and couldn’t handle the bugs. She was scabbing up and ripping her hair off. The only thing that worked was a combination of herbs that I researched online. The #1 herb that works is spirulina powder the other ingredients would depend on your issues.
I also buy minced garlic in a jar and put it in there feed, very good antifungal.

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:47:40 +0000

Hi I find that using Equisan-H for disinfecting and sanitizing in all areas your horse sleeps and eats will help a great deal in reducing the cases of skin disease. Always remember to sanitize and disinfect things that your horse may come into contact with. Ex: Stalls, brushes, rub rags, blankets, tack etc.….Equisan-H cost less than $2.00 per bottle you should be able to find this product in your local tack shop the only Eco-friendly product that is ph balanced without harsh smell that is super easy to use. I just love Equisan-H disinfectant sensitize 😉

By: rrachael

rrachael — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:50:05 +0000

A Very informative article. We have been struggling to manage our pony for 4 years. Have had biopsy and using steroidal cream but its spread from top of face down her nose. She s hairless and very hot skin. Is indoors from sun every day. Seems to disappear in winter. VERY exasperated owner and less hopeful of finding cure.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 13:37:05 +0000

First of all, this is the best and most informative article I’ve ever read on this subject. However, I have a 12 yr old paint that has dry, scaly, dandruff, thinning of hair, patchy hair and quarter size areas where the hair is gone and the pink skin can be seen. He has been to 4 vets over the last few years that took all kinds of tests and biopsies, been on all the medications and nothing has worked. We live in dry California but right now it has gotten worse. He was on Prednisolone for a couple of months last year and he was looking better but it did not cure the condition. If you have any thoughts on this, I would love to hear them. Thanks!!

By: Anita

Anita — Sat, 25 May 2013 21:17:52 +0000

Thank you! Still don’t know what it is but I feel much better after reading.

By: kygal

kygal — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:29:32 +0000

so much information

By: Arnie

Arnie — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:39:11 +0000

I have a 8 yr old galding morgan quarter horse.
He has a sore inside his nose,one in each nostral.they are small but open.I put some triple anti biodic ointment on it.is it possible to get herpes in the nose.he’s in with a mare that has herpes warts.Vet said my horse is ok to be pastured with her.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:52:15 +0000

My 30 year old grey mare has a small lesion to the left of her tail near her anus on the ‘cheek’ It is weeping a black ink like substance, not blood, thin and watery. Daily bathing hasn’t helped. She doesn’t seem bothered by it. Could it be a parasite or a foreign body in there? Any ideas please. Mary.

By: JoAnn Randolph

JoAnn Randolph — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 18:33:25 +0000

Hi,
I have a 4 year old gelding who has what seems to be hair loss on his chest and neck. But when you touch it hair is there. It is small circles all over his chest and neck. Does not bother him at all and feels normal to touch. I have 7 horses and he is the only one wiht this. My vet has never seen this wither. It is more cosmetic bu has to come form something. Any ideas? He is a red dun and spots look kinds black, but like I said haor is there just looks like it is missing. Thanks.