Living in "mud country" here, local riders
here have found the secret to treating scratches is to keep the scratches well
gooped up 24/7 for several weeks. I have found mixing neoporin/diaper rash a
good combo that keeps out mud/muck but keeps the scratches
moist so they can properly heal up. I bet the vaginal cream works great
too. You just have to be persistant and keep it gooped up ALL the time. Some
people keep it dry and scabby but in this region, we have found that gooped up
so the scabs/infection can keep moist and have movement works best.
---------Karla Watson/Portland "mud
capital of the world," Oregon