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Wet Weather and Leg Swelling

Wet Weather and Leg Swelling

Does your horse tend to stand around not doing much at all when it's raining?  With all this recent rainfall many horses have spent the past few weeks standing around with significantly reduced movement and little activity. This can often result in lower limb swelling, which commonly affects both hind legs. Is this swelling something to be concerned about? More than likely no, however your horse should be monitored carefully and treated accordingly. If the swelling is affecting both hind legs, the horse is not lame, the swollen legs are not hot to touch, and the horse is otherwise well,...

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Rain, Rain Go Away! Treating Rain scald and Mud Fever

Rain, Rain Go Away! Treating Rain scald and Mud Fever

Rain, rain go away!Anyone else's horse currently experiencing the wrath of rain scald? Rain Scald and Mud Fever are caused by a bacteria called Dermatophilus Congolensis, which often occurs in horses exposed to wet and muddy conditions for extended periods (like most of us are experiencing right now!) Rain Scald is contagious and can spread from horse to horse through direct contact or from sharing rugs, tack and brushes. If your horse is suffering from rain scald our secret tip is to use a combination of Paraffin Oil and a medicated shampoo. The key to eliminating rain scald is to...

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