Learn how to prevent skin problems |
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🟢 Tired of dealing with humidity and mud problems like mud fever, scratches, skin sensitivity and redness? There are lots of solutions out there, we want to make it simple for you. From experience, we know that in the horse world, it is more practical and less expensive to prevent than to treat. So, if your horse's limbs are fragile when the temperatures drop, there are simple little things to do, that will guarantee great results. |
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Remove dry mud with a grooming brush |
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🟢 The horse's limbs skin is one of the most stressed area by climatic variations. Rain, mud, and cold inevitably lead to skin dryness. The skin, under the hair, begins to crack, like our chapped lips, opening a door to bacteria and fungus. Unfortunately , with the horse hair covering the skin, it is too late when we discover the problem . Without knowing we hose the legs with water to remove mud from their legs which accelerates even more the skin irritation. 👉 The solution: Opt for the curry comb to remove dry mud, then the soft brush. |
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Avoid the usual anti-bacterial solutions |
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🟢 An anti-bacterial lotion (medical) is made for medical-type lesions. The ingredients will destroy any bacteria, good or bad. And to guarantee their effectiveness, these solutions are very aggressive. They therefore fulfill their role but in the same time, they damage the skin by removing the skin protection (sebum) and drying out the epidermis ( outside layer of the skin). This is what you want for deep lesions but on a skin that is just weakened or superficially injured, the result becomes problematic: the skin, although violently cleansed, no longer has any protection, skin cracks appear, the skin stiffens (and cracks again) and the renewal skin cells are wiped out. If at the same time, the environment is not favorable, this "over cleansing pattern" quickly becomes the ground of chronic problems. 👉 Forget medical anti-bacterials lotion when there are no strong lesions requiring their use. |
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1 - Once a week on average, we advise you to shower the limbs preferably with our Tea tree shampoo which will cleanse gently, get rid of the bacterias and eliminate the scales. The shampoo will leave on the skin, an artificial (but natural) film to replace the lost sebum for 24 hours (the time that the sebum is renewed). Dry with a clean towel. 2 - The next day or 1 hour after the shampoo, it is very useful to help the skin regain its elasticity to prevent the formation of new micro cracks in the skin. Apply the Natjely to the most fragile areas (pastern, inside and outside of the canon bone etc...). Natjely will protect your horses limbs from bad weather and mud while softening and increasing elasticity the skin. |
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Should I shower with lukewarm water?It is true that showering with lukewarm water is clearly more recommended, but sometimes it is not available. On the other hand, towel drying is essential, especially if lukewarm water is not available. How long to wait after the application of Natjely before returning to the pasture?No waiting if you apply a mini layer of natjely by massaging it in. What if the mud is not dry on the limbs?if you don't want to shampoo, remove the bulk with an old towel. This will remove moisture and activate drying. Apply natjely directly but remember to do a shampoo at a later time. |
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Do you need advice for your horse skin care? Don't hesitate to write us on Facebook or call us directly at 778-212-6555 or send us an email |
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