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[RC] Ugly skin stuff - Ridecamp Guest

Please Reply to: Debbie Whaley whaleydj@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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It could be hives from a reaction to something. (bug bites, vaccines, food, 
etc.) Years ago I had an old pony with the same symptoms-
the vet gave her a shot of cortisone and had me shave the larger spots and wash 
all of them with betadine soap to remove the crusts. He said it was a reaction 
to hay that was too rich and high in protein. 
The pony was on winter pasture but was also sharing my new yearling's dairy 
quality alfalfa...separating her at feeding time so she had only grass hay 
resolved the hives.  My horses 
sometimes get a few spots in the fall when I first start feeding
hay if I feed straight alfalfa.  Since I started feeding mostly grass hay, they 
haven't gotten the bumps.
As for how to treat the bumps now, I've had good luck spraying 
them with Schreiners Herbal solution.  It seems to dry them out,
reduce the itching, and help them heal a little faster. Chlorhexidine shampoo 
works really well, too, especially if 
they've gotten infected.   Hope this helps and you're back
on the trail soon!  
Debbie Whaley
Prineville, Oregon
(Riding whenever it's not raining or snowing, & the ground
is not frozen solid!)


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