If you are concerned, then apply a waterproof barrier that is
"legal". Check with those in the know to determine what is allowed.
My preference would be an aluminum spray or generic zinc ointment.
There can be an immune system component involved or, more probably, a
pre-ride environment which set the horses up for trouble (chronically wet
pastures or paddocks or stalls). Here in southern Kansas we have not been
dry for over two months. As a result, all horses which are kept on 240
acres of knee high prairie grass, are wet 24 x 7. So, even the black
legged horses are having some very mild issues with scratches (also called Dew
Poisoning).
Karen Everhart MEd Co-founder and Executive Director Rainbow Meadows
Rescue and Retirement, Inc. Serving the equine companions who have so loyally
served us... www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered Riding
Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
What do you do to PREVENT "scratches" in the
first place???? My horse got a nasty case of scratches at the
Spanish Springs 50 last year, where it rained and snowed on us, making a muddy
mess. Had done desert rides before and never had a problem, so must have
something to do with moisture.
