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[RC] itching horse - Alice Yovich-----Original Message----- From: <>Adele<> [mailto:amh78833@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 6:50 AM To: Alice Yovich Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Alice - itching horses Alice, It may be worth trying this mix: 4 parts cider vinegar (white will work in a pinch), 1 part listerine (S&S brand is ok), 1 part oil (mineral, baby or skin-so-soft) and 6 parts water. I have used this mix only altering it a bit during certain periods of time when the bugs are extreme by possibly adding a touch of concentrated REPELX though a couple drops of Eucalyptus also seem to work as well. My horse always had very severe break-outs of irritation, itchies, and the subsequent scabs and sores that go with it, everywhere including the belly. I started using that mix above (altering it to achieve what I needed) as a fly spray and found it does a dual purpose for my guy..... I guess the vinegar soothes and cools down the heat, listerine is an antibacterial and also used by the 4H club here straight with a toothbrush to clean the base of the mane, and the oil soothes a dry area as well as keeps the mix moist enough so it won't just dry out and stays active longer. It is inexpensive and won't hurt them AND it works for several people to do the dual work. Here is a link from a friend who's horse was so terribly compromised. She had almost immediate results: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/nevinm2/page18.html I "met" this woman as she was trying to find a home up north for her mustang..... She was able to change her mind.. Worth a shot.....just remember to shake it just before you use it (oil and water will separate)... Good Luck Adele Alice, Peter and Maggie Region 4, Texas http://stores.ebay.com/Equithreads-and-Things www.equithreads.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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