Muddy Issues!

After extreme wet weather, countless yards are trying to cope with muddy conditions with a large amount of rain nationwide leaving us paddling in the mud at the yard and in fields. In this situation a decent pair of Wellington Boots is an absolute investments so why not check out the range The Saddlery Shop has available today? Sadly in addition to ruined grazing and squelching around many equine owners are also having to deal with skin conditions developed by our horses and ponies as a result of the boggy conditions. Skin Problems Mud related skin conditions known as pastern dermatitis, mud rash or mud fever occurs in horses and ponies alike and is often associated with equines standing in mud and wet conditions. Mud caused skin conditions can range from mild skin irritation to painful infected sores which can cause swelling in the limb and lameness. Treatment Treatment of mud induced conditions involves minimising exposure to mud, removing and cleaning any scabs or lesions and keeping the limbs as dry as possible. Stabling horses on clean, dry bedding and clipping around the lesions can help alongside using a medicated spray or cream and a health supplement. The Saddlery Shop offer NAF Mud Guard a specialist supplement for horses living in wet, muddy and challenging conditions offering nutritional support for skin. This supplement designed for horses prone to mud fever when used in conjunction with topical barrier creams can provide a high level of protection for your horse or pony against bacterial and fungal skin infections. Keratex Mud Shield Powder available from The Saddlery Shop is a very highly effective waterproofing & disinfecting powder for horse's legs.