Next time you want to put something on your ponies skin try it on the end of your nose first and then stand out in the sun for 10 hours. We continued to apply it every 6 weeks after that - the hair loss only happened after the first application. Ye i would never put pig oil on in summer its actually meant for feathered horses to help grow and maintain mane and feather i use on all my traditionals all through winter to stop there feathers burning off and it acts as a good mud guard too! I got some pig oil and sulphur this year, and tested it very carefully, as I was so worried about a reaction on already sensitive legs, but he was fine.

But the mud in the fields is now really terrible and I'm concerned that the oil is being removed, both by the constant rain and the rubbing action of the mud, which is hock deep in places.

Who on earth puts an oil on an animal turned out when we have had the conditions we have had over the last 2 weeks?

Pig Oil does not contain any sulphur, it can be mixed with sulphur powder to create a paste that can be used on scabby areas. Luckily I didn't use the sulphur, I used sulphur shampoo on one leg, he reacted badly and seven months on, the fur on that leg has not grown back properly, he needed numerous vet visits. Here’s a bit about why pig oil and sulphur work so well together, and what both elements add to a mud based product. This morning I was going to do a patch test with Pig oil which someone gave me but I couldn't find it. 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.He really enjoyed the pampering massage lol and has gone out tonight like he's been through an oil slick! For me though I just empty a bit in a wide shallow bucket, place a sponge in there and rub that in on my horses feathers then work it in with my fingers. OH's horse did have a mild bout of mud fever last winter (we were told - we've only had him a couple of months) so i'm thinking on maybe trying pig oil and sulphur on him through the winter as a preventative measure. When you have the measurement, remove 10cm (4inches) and choose your horse's size from the table below. Pig oil is great in the winter for prevention of mud fever, I use it on the legs from coronary band to shoulder/stifle and when the mud is dry, it just flicks off with a brush.

I use sulphur mixed in with it most of the time when I apply it to his legs, so unfortunately the spray doesnt work with the sulphur in it, otherwise it would make applying it sooooo much easier. I'd never ever use it again and would counsel anyone else to do a patch test first - but even with that its obviously possible to build up a problem with extended use. Of course you will occasionally get the horse that reacts badly to an equine product and that is unfortunate.My theory is that if they're ok with baby oil, and they have reasonable skin, it's great as a preventative. 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. I think as my mare reacted so badly to Kill Itch I will stick to the plain pig oil for this winter and review if the feather mites cause problems.