Hair loss??

cleo-bo-beo · 08-25-2008, 09:03 PM

Okay, so today I noticed my mare's back looks like it has white patches on it. When I checked it out closer, the skin looked dry and the hair came out when rubbed or pulled. She was on Yucca pellets, but since I can't find it anymore I tried her without it. She seemed fine with the change. Also, I started her on corn oil to try to improve her hooves (they're really cracked), and am riding her more often (with a trainer).

What could it be? If I don't solve it or it doesn't go away soon I'll ask the vet, but could it be a skin condition or a result from the oil and the exercise?

Thanks for any imput.

**seerfarm** · 08-25-2008, 09:11 PM

Can you get pictures? Could be dietary change, irritant from saddle pad or possible fungal infection such as rainrot etc.

PeggySue · 08-26-2008, 08:11 AM

What does her total diet consist of ?? Does your saddle fit?? what type of pad are you using??

Liek Seer said it could be many things without pictures and more info it is hard to say

cleo-bo-beo · 08-26-2008, 03:16 PM

I will try to post pictures tomorrow, I don't have any at the moment. She gets 3 1/2 scoops (using a regular sized coffee can) of Blue Seal Vintage Senior, Probios powder in the morning and corn oil in the morning and afternoon. Since I have never bought a saddle before and this was a gift, I asked my trainer to make sure it fit. She said it did. I'm using a fleece saddle pad, but I've always used fleece and it's never happened until now. I'm stumped

The one I've used lately I borrowed from another boarder, could it be from their horse?

PeggySue · 08-26-2008, 03:22 PM

Yes it could very well be from the borrowed saddle pad RAIN ROT is contagious!!

cleo-bo-beo · 08-28-2008, 11:33 AM

This is the first time I've posted a picture, so bear with me if it doesn't work

. It's not very good, but it shows the white spots.

cindyf · 08-28-2008, 11:39 AM

Is it raised up at all, or crusty? Or just white tufts of hair falling out? I bet it's rain rot or some sort of fungal. Give her a medicated shampoo bath and wash the saddle pad and any brushes you are currently using on her as well. If it gets worse call the vet.

cleo-bo-beo · 08-28-2008, 11:53 AM

It's not raised or crusty, just white hair falling out. I'll wash the saddle pad and everything, and give her a bath and see if it helps. One side has improved, there's hardly any white at all and no hair is falling out, but there isn't a lot of hair there anymore. I'm really confused as to what it could be...

BabyMay · 08-28-2008, 02:33 PM

My daughters yearling had that problem this spring. The hair was just falling out. No scabbing or anything. Vet said it was fungus and gave her medicated shampoo. Cleared right up. Makes sure you wash all the brushes and saddle pads good.

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08-25-2008, 09:03 PM
cleo-bo-beo Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 293	Hair loss?? Okay, so today I noticed my mare's back looks like it has white patches on it. When I checked it out closer, the skin looked dry and the hair came out when rubbed or pulled. She was on Yucca pellets, but since I can't find it anymore I tried her without it. She seemed fine with the change. Also, I started her on corn oil to try to improve her hooves (they're really cracked), and am riding her more often (with a trainer). What could it be? If I don't solve it or it doesn't go away soon I'll ask the vet, but could it be a skin condition or a result from the oil and the exercise? Thanks for any imput. __________________ It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall. -Mexican Proverb

08-25-2008, 09:11 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,732	Can you get pictures? Could be dietary change, irritant from saddle pad or possible fungal infection such as rainrot etc. __________________ "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back".

08-26-2008, 08:11 AM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	What does her total diet consist of ?? Does your saddle fit?? what type of pad are you using?? Liek Seer said it could be many things without pictures and more info it is hard to say

08-26-2008, 03:16 PM
cleo-bo-beo Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 293	I will try to post pictures tomorrow, I don't have any at the moment. She gets 3 1/2 scoops (using a regular sized coffee can) of Blue Seal Vintage Senior, Probios powder in the morning and corn oil in the morning and afternoon. Since I have never bought a saddle before and this was a gift, I asked my trainer to make sure it fit. She said it did. I'm using a fleece saddle pad, but I've always used fleece and it's never happened until now. I'm stumped The one I've used lately I borrowed from another boarder, could it be from their horse? __________________ It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall. -Mexican Proverb

08-26-2008, 03:22 PM
PeggySue Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dennison, Illinois Posts: 525	Yes it could very well be from the borrowed saddle pad RAIN ROT is contagious!!

08-28-2008, 11:33 AM
cleo-bo-beo Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 293	This is the first time I've posted a picture, so bear with me if it doesn't work . It's not very good, but it shows the white spots. __________________ It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall. -Mexican Proverb

08-28-2008, 11:39 AM
cindyf Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: southern mn Posts: 601	Is it raised up at all, or crusty? Or just white tufts of hair falling out? I bet it's rain rot or some sort of fungal. Give her a medicated shampoo bath and wash the saddle pad and any brushes you are currently using on her as well. If it gets worse call the vet.

08-28-2008, 11:53 AM
cleo-bo-beo Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 293	It's not raised or crusty, just white hair falling out. I'll wash the saddle pad and everything, and give her a bath and see if it helps. One side has improved, there's hardly any white at all and no hair is falling out, but there isn't a lot of hair there anymore. I'm really confused as to what it could be... __________________ It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall. -Mexican Proverb

08-28-2008, 02:33 PM
BabyMay Coming two Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,875	My daughters yearling had that problem this spring. The hair was just falling out. No scabbing or anything. Vet said it was fungus and gave her medicated shampoo. Cleared right up. Makes sure you wash all the brushes and saddle pads good. __________________ Animals don't need a reason to love.