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Common Horse Skin Problems

Horses and their skin! There are sooooooo many things that can appear on your precious pony’s skin. Horses can have skin issues that appear suddenly even with no prior history of problems or they can be persistent and return infrequently over time.

On-the-Go Grooming - Expert advice on horse care and horse ridingHave you noticed anything funky with your horse’s skin? 

Do you know what it is or when to call the vet?

Do you have anything on hand to help ease the itching, or in some cases, pain?

Skin issues can arise from seemingly nowhere and for a myriad of causes- heat, sweat, bug bites, something they ate, odd weeds in their hay, digestive problems, or underlying issues with their health. 

There are some things you can do, and know when to call the vet, but first, let’s look at the long list of issues that it could be. Continue reading “Common Horse Skin Problems”