18/12/2025
With increased stabling of our equine friends and the cold, wet weather, one of the things to look out for are MITES! Especially if your horse has a lot of feathers as this creates a warm, moist environment perfect for mite survival.
What is a Mite?
A Mite is a small parasite that is too small to see with the naked eye. The mite that most commonly causes the itching of a horse’s legs is Chorioptes Equi.
What to look out for:
Itching usually express itself by feet stamping and leg rubbing, dandruff like flakes, redness and scabbing around the pastern and fetlock area.
TOP TIP:
Clip off the feathers and wash with an anti-dandruff shampoo
Killing off the mite in the environment is also extremely important as it can live in straw, wood, rugs, brushes etc for weeks.
Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to send us a message.
