Horses and Mud; Common problems faced by horses when it is muddy

Mud! Whether it is a little puddle, a leaky waterer or from torrential rain somehow horses always seem to find it. Mud can cause a number of problems for horses so in this episode of the myPET Podcast the vetnpet team, Aria and Dr Glenn, talk about all the muddy problems. From skin issues like mud fever/greasy heel and rain scald through to the abundance of hoof issues that mud can cause (hoof abscesses, thrush or seedy toe). Dr Glenn and Aria talk cover what the issues look like and how to treat them. More importantly they discuss how you can prevent mud from causing problems (and vet bills) for your horse. A must listen to for all horse owners, even when it's not muddy, so you can be prepared and prevent muddy problems.