Help! My Miniature is looking funny!

04-11-2008, 09:19 PM

Hi, my mini, Randy, is a adorable little bay without white markings. He is 10 years old. As you all know, I'm sure

, that horses are shedding like cats now. He is loosing his winter hair and is going nearly bare to his skin. There are little round cuts in the middle of the lost hair area. Is it round worm? He gets his shots and is dewormed when he is due for it. Please help me! He is very itchy and I don't know why! Thank you! ~Rodeo Girl~

~ The wind of Heaven is that which Blows between a Horse's Ears~

lovemydusty · 04-11-2008, 09:29 PM

Maybe ringworm?

kaykay · 04-11-2008, 10:12 PM

or it could be rainrot. Does it have scabs??

BabyMay · 04-12-2008, 05:04 AM

Do you have pictures? that would help us.

horselady · 04-12-2008, 06:55 AM

I would suggest getting Lice powder on him and the rest of the horses if you have any,
sometimes for no reason these little guys get lice. dust once and 2 weeks later dust again, keep all equipment, halter and leadline, brushes seperate and not use on another horse.

ChazsNewDestiny · 04-12-2008, 06:59 AM

My Belgian is doing the same thing! I have rewormed, and mant things. His old spots starting growning back hair but now he has spots on his belly!

TARDYTIME · 04-15-2008, 08:52 AM

Time ( the horse ) is sheddeing out also and she has bald spots. The vet said she was ok and could not explian it. Hope you guys can shed some light on it. The little cuts you see could very well be ringworm.

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04-11-2008, 09:19 PM
Rodeo Girl Posts: n/a	Help! My Miniature is looking funny! Hi, my mini, Randy, is a adorable little bay without white markings. He is 10 years old. As you all know, I'm sure, that horses are shedding like cats now. He is loosing his winter hair and is going nearly bare to his skin. There are little round cuts in the middle of the lost hair area. Is it round worm? He gets his shots and is dewormed when he is due for it. Please help me! He is very itchy and I don't know why! Thank you! ~Rodeo Girl~ ~ The wind of Heaven is that which Blows between a Horse's Ears~

04-11-2008, 09:29 PM
lovemydusty Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 412	Maybe ringworm?

04-11-2008, 10:12 PM
kaykay Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 555	or it could be rainrot. Does it have scabs?? __________________ Breeding AMHA/AMHR/ASPC horses in pinto colors! http://www.baxterspaintedpasture.com Visit our newest site! www.americanshetlandpony.com Miniature Horse Conformation Book by Kay Baxter

04-12-2008, 05:04 AM
BabyMay Coming two Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,891	Do you have pictures? that would help us.

04-12-2008, 06:55 AM
horselady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 3,307	I would suggest getting Lice powder on him and the rest of the horses if you have any, sometimes for no reason these little guys get lice. dust once and 2 weeks later dust again, keep all equipment, halter and leadline, brushes seperate and not use on another horse. __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

04-12-2008, 06:59 AM
ChazsNewDestiny Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 529	My Belgian is doing the same thing! I have rewormed, and mant things. His old spots starting growning back hair but now he has spots on his belly! __________________ \"Blessed are those who rejoice in the little things.\" http://www.myspace.com/cr8zychiknlady

04-15-2008, 08:52 AM
TARDYTIME Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Duplin County, NC Posts: 8	Time ( the horse ) is sheddeing out also and she has bald spots. The vet said she was ok and could not explian it. Hope you guys can shed some light on it. The little cuts you see could very well be ringworm.