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Re: [RC] scratches scratches have given me the blue's - TypeF \(Jackie Floyd\)I had a mare with HORRIBLE scratches and the trainer was trying tea tree oil on her after shampooing and drying. She just got worse. When I got her home from the trainer I did some research online and found MicoTek Shampoo and medication. The darn stuff was cleared up within three days. Might not work for everyone but it sure worked for me! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ridecamp Guest" <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:57 PM Subject: [RC] scratches scratches have given me the blue's Please Reply to: Bonnie Patterson or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== I have an 8 yr old arabian mare, that has been lame 3 out of the last 4 limited distance rides. I have been unable to get the scratches undercontrol. If some one could help me I would appreciate it. This has been my program so far. I tried the iodine route, washing the feet and keeping it as clean and dry as possible. This did not work. The mare runs in a good size pasture and is stalled in a dry stall every night. With my vet help I have kept the area clipped. The next thing I tried was corona antiseptic ointment, still cleaning the area and then towel drying. She is lame in the two front feet, one is a white sock and it is the worse. This is my latest trial, when we ride I have put destin ointment that is used for diaper rash, borrowed from granddaughter, thanks Reese. After we ride I wash and again towel dry the area. For the last two weeks I have been using EQyess shampoo and gel. I have been cleaning the feet every other day. I am sure that Red would love for me to be able to come up with a cure. The skin is pink and is always irrated. And I am still not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I am feeling very flustered. If someone has had a success story or has a suggestion I would appreciate it. ==================== One would think that logic would prevail. But then, if logic did prevail, men would ride sidesaddle. ~ Bob Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ==================== ============================================================ REAL endurance is sleeping in the tack compartment of your trailer w/the door open, and your horse snorts/snots on your forehead every 30 min! ~ Heidi Sowards ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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