I asked Susan G. this question privately and she
had some good advice but am not convinced its a fly/itching problem. I have 2 of
my herd of 3, both bays who have had thinning tails the last 6 months. They are
not rubbing or chewing. They have lost about 40% of their tail mass and they
have gotten a little shorter. They are out on pasture 24/7 (pasture pretty eaten
down), free choice Eastern Orchard grass hay, beet pulp, hand ful of oats and
selenium supplement. No changes in the last 6 months to the food program or work
program. Both endurance horses. Tops of tails are lush and not chewed or rubbed.
Manes & forelocks are still very lush. I see no rubbing or chewing and I can
see them all day out my window. No parasite or crud in the the tails. 3rd horse
has always had a thin tail but has not had any change in thickness and he is a
white horse. I don't want to know how to treat it and make them fuller, I want a
clue as to WHY. Has this happened to you?? Thanks!
