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My show horse isnt shedding out well2007-11-24 21:18:41

My 4 yr old Paint show mare appears healthy, but she has been slow to shed out. She is on a good worming program, up to date in her innoculations, and is otherwise healthy. She gets decent quality hay, some oats, whole flax, minerals and salt daily. She was seriously injured 2 months ago and received high doses of antbiotics and other treatments, so I'm wondering if that's put her a bit under the weather and is causing her to shed so slowly. I have my first show in two weeks time, and we don't look ready! She has shed out in places, and the new hair is sleek and shiney! But her neck and belly are still fuzzy and long haired! And no, I'm positive she doesn't have cushing syndrome!

Help!

Answers:

She is most likely fine. Some horses shed faster than others. Many retain hair here and there for some time. If you need to, clip those areas now so that in time for your show there won't be too much color difference.

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A cup of corn oil in her feed will help her shed out better.Good luck during show season!

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I would just keep brushing him and it will get better. Maybe if you turn her out some of it will rub of... I'm not really sure.

Good Luck!

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Hmm, see, I have the exact opposite problem with my pony - she sheds April - October. I know there are supplement sort of things you can give them to promote shedding - I would check statelinetack.com or doversaddlery.com (I'm not sure if that is the line or not).