Horse management never stops, and now the clocks have changed it’s worth recalibrating your inner winter equine illnesses barometer, so you are ahead of the game with problems to look out for.

While summer is all about fly sprays , hoof cracks and sweet itch prevention , winter, on the other hand, brings its own set of challenges.

Winter equine illnesses: be skin smart

Weather-related skin conditions tend to be more prevalent over the winter when fields become poached and muddy. While there are different schools of thought when it comes to dealing with muddy horses, excess washing can weaken and compromise the skin. Mud on the legs is normally best left to dry before being brushed off, if possible. Barrier creams and oils can be used as a barrier to help protect the skin from the

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