Gold Label - Pig Oil and Sulphur

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I haven't used the sulpher this time as his legs are clean of sores or mites, so just wanted the protection from the mud. Due to all the horror stories I've heard, I was wary of trying pig oil, especially with any sulphur in... i use pig oil and sulphur and i think that this deters the condition but you need the initial frontline treatment. I apply every 2-4 days from the knee down depending on how wet it is and how greasy their legs still are. I use pig oil on its own though as they don't currently have mud fever. I only used it with the sulphur when they actually had mud fever as it's supposed to help it heal, but once it's all gone pig oil on its own is fine. Neither of mine have a reaction to it but obviously some horses may and fewer applications might be better for them. My boy is more prone to mud fever so he gets it every 3 days or so but the mare is a lot hairer and has never had mf so I do her about every 5-6 days I guess. I do however apply every day for about a week when first beginning to use it for the winter to build it up.

Pig Oil is actually a mineral oil just the same as Baby Oil, but it's a thinner consistency and doesn't contain perfumes. When combined in a product like Mud Slide Lotion, or mud product that uses flowers of sulphur and pig oil, you have a product that’s easy to use, easy to apply (even if the horse has heavy feathering), helps maintain healthy skin and, because of pig oil’s mud and water repellent nature, the mud just slides of after a day in the field! Touch wood, my current two never have had mites and once I treated the previous two with Frontline, then just using P&S kept them from returning again. I've used it for years as a coat shiner when showing and never had a problem, but after reading some of the problems other forum users have had, I will think twice before using it in very hot sunny weather. There legs have to be clean for the farrier and this is the only time I wash the legs down if they have wet mud on them and other wise just brush off any mud when it dry and just embrace the 'rustic' loo the rest of the time! I know popping it on then means it will be done regularly without me forgetting and that the legs are always clean enough to do it when planned.

Pig oil and sulphur sounds a rather grim mix, but it’s actually a brilliant combination of products that has been used for a long, long time as a way to help prevent mud related conditions, such as mud fever, in horses. Here’s a bit about why pig oil and sulphur work so well together, and what both elements add to a mud based product. It's not made from pigs, but an oil that traditionally pig keepers use to put a shine on pigs' coats especially for showing. Well I just apply mine (must get some more!) after a farriers visit. This is enough to keep MF at bay and the feather in good clean condition. Five facts about the horse’s gut (and how we can use this information to help keep our horses healthy)

I've slowly built up pig oil, and it's a godsend the mud has dried and dropped off by morning, he hasn't been itching his legs at all since using it, and I've been told by several people, that it can help prevent mites etc as they get suffocated/can't get a grip due to the oil... I would definately patch test and WAIT for for 2 weeks as that seems to be the amount of time the results take. I used it on my boy's legs - didn't think there'd be a problem as everyone here on HHO recommends it so highly.Sulphur, or flowers of sulphur in this case, is an anti-bacterial agent, also called sulphur powder. It has a bright yellow colour and has been used to support skin health for centuries – not just mud fever – sulphur is also used to support other skin issues too. Hi, we hope you enjoy looking around New Rider. We are a very friendly board so don't feel afraid to ask your questions. Register now, say 'Hello' and join in the conversations. Using a soft measuring tape, measure from (A) at the centre point of the chest, across the point of the shoulder and to the point (B) at the centre of the tail. When you have the measurement, remove 10cm (4inches) and choose your horse's size from the table below. Bear in mind that every horse is different and that you may need to consider a larger sized rug if you horse is particularly strongly built. I've never dared use it, my late friend was a vet, and she said she had seen so many horses react badly to it..