I have a 15hh grey cob who used to be black with white socks in his younger days. (he's 26 now, but theres still ALOT of bounce in him)
He loves his field but he is REALLY prone to mud fever. I've tried drying the mud off and brushing it out twice daily, i've also tried smearing him in vasaline to stop it sticking but that seemed to make it worse as the mud just stayed there and ive been advised against washing his legs when i bring him in.
His mud fever has cleared up now, but i want a prevention method before i turn him out again. Do mud boots work?
If you have ANY suggestions at all, please let me know! Mud fever always feels like its a loosing battle!
He loves his field but he is REALLY prone to mud fever. I've tried drying the mud off and brushing it out twice daily, i've also tried smearing him in vasaline to stop it sticking but that seemed to make it worse as the mud just stayed there and ive been advised against washing his legs when i bring him in.
His mud fever has cleared up now, but i want a prevention method before i turn him out again. Do mud boots work?
If you have ANY suggestions at all, please let me know! Mud fever always feels like its a loosing battle!