I hope this does not repeat I had posted before but don't see my post. So if for soe reason this is a repeat sorry!

I have an 18 year old TB gelding. Pastured most of the time. Boarding facility brings him in only occassionally. We have had a horrible wet summer and my guy has dew posioning on two of his legs. Just starting and has never had fungal issues before. He also looks like he either got into something and had an allergic reaction to it or rolled in an ant pile. small bumps everywhere on his sides and hind end. Gave him a bentadine wash and treated with calm coat. Most bumps have disappered and/or are healing. Lost his hair in a couple spots. Still have the dew yuck!!! on pasturns down to bulbs . His feet are not looking so hot, not that they ever have! Very slow growth and prone to what I call chalk feet when they get wet. I have moved him to a different pasture that stays drier and has no mudd issues so this should help his feet a little. I was wondering if there are feeds and or supplements as well as topical you could recommend for him. I don't want to over lap items.
He currently get Welness senior (used to be called Spillers Meadow Herb senior) and Bug check. T & A Hay and of course pasture. Any help for treatment of Dew posioning and help with hoofs would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Brenda

Where are you from? Florida

How did you locate this forum? Internet search, been here before

Hello Brenda,

Yes, this is a problem with moist pasture and I'm pleased that you were able to move him to a dryer environment.

I would recommend MTG (Mane-Tail-Groom) as a topical for the fungal problem. It is an excellent product, and has been around for many years.

In addition to a topical, he would do well with more B vitamins. This will complement what you're feeding and improve his body's ability to heal. Consider B Plex since it does not contain added iron, like most other B complex preparations.

Keep me posted!

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Thank you for the quick response... I was perusing your web site and looking at the supplements. I need something for joints as well as for hoof health/growth...Would the reitsport be a good product or would it be over kill??? I do supplement with pre/probiotics during weather changes, hay changes, stress and after worming. Thank you again for your help.
Regards
Brenda

Where are you from? Florida

How did you locate this forum? Internet search, been here before

Hi Brenda,

Reitsport is what I call the "gold standard of supplements." If your horse is strictly on hay, consider Reitsport Complete or for even more joint support from hyaluronic acid, it would be Reitsport HA-100 Complete.

If, however, your horse is on pasture, there is no need to get the Complete versions since fresh grass has nutrients that are lost in hay.

You would not need a probiotic with Reitsport since it is already added. And, keep in mind that this product is a complete vitamin/mineral supplement so additional supplementation is generally not necessary.

If I can answer any more questions about this or other products I recommend, please let me know. As you can see, I only offer a few products since these are the ones I find valuable and helpful for many horses. I find that it is helpful for horse owners to not have to skim page after page of supplements in catalogs, not knowing which one to choose.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO