RE: [RC] [RC] Photosensitivity, Sun protection & Repellant - Susan Favro - Von Simson, Cristiano
Certain plants such as
ragwort, St. John's
wort, and buckwheat contain chemicals that cause horses to be unusually
sensitive to the sun. Medications like tetracycline also can make horses more
photosensitive.
You might want to
check for these plants in your pasture, if you are having issues with sunburn.
Cristiano
[RC] Photosensitivity, Sun
protection & Repellant - Susan Favro
Photosensitivity:
I have a bald face/medicine hat Paint and two years ago I had problems with
photosensitivity. I used a hydrocortisone equine dermal cream (T-ZoN) on his
snout and he healed up fine.
Sunscreen: I also
use VIP Sunscreen on his nose throughout the summer. It’s formulated
for use on a horse so it’s safe even if ingested (for example, when he
puts his nose in the water to drink). It’s waterproof and has an SPF of
30. It also works on the rider.
Bug Spray: VIP also
makes a wonderful repellant that is safe to spray anywhere on the horse (even
around the eyes) and is not harmful to breathe the mist (for horse or human).
It works on flies, mosquitoes, ticks, etc., etc. It has a nice citrus smell
but the bugs hate it. I apply it morning and night by spraying a soft-bristle
brush then brushing it on the horse. Using the brush has really helped me
conserve on how much bug spray I go through.
We sell all three
products T-ZoN, VIP Sunscreen, and VIP Repellant. I’ve been using all
three products on my horses for several years and have had on-going excellent
results.
…S
Susan Favro
Healthy As A Horse Network
“Innovative effective products for horse and rider”
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US Distributor for Strada Saddles
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