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! 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. Please Note: These size guides are approximate and each brand's measurements and sizing criteria may vary. 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. Due to all the horror stories I've heard, I was wary of trying pig oil, especially with any sulphur in...

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. I used on my youngster for a winter and it was great. Used it the next year and all the hair fell out on the areas treated I used a small brush to brush it well into the hair. As a treatment, I applied it twice over about two weeks. As a preventative, I applied it roughly the same time as hoof trims (so about 6 weekly in winter). I know that the first application has to be on clean dry legs (so he's having a bath tomorrow) but how do I apply the next application in a few weeks time. Will I have to shampoo his feathers again or after the first lot can you just re-apply because they are already clean and protected? I really hope it's as good as it says, as he is soooo hard to keep clean during the winter and anything that helps will be a bonus 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.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...

ditto always apply it without washing (i wash as little as i have too so only wash for shows)- just brush off any dirt first. i treated for feather mites with frontline (pump bottle, two weeks apart) and never had to do it again.my cob used to stamp. Five facts about the horse’s gut (and how we can use this information to help keep our horses healthy)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. I would definately patch test and WAIT for for 2 weeks as that seems to be the amount of time the results take. 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. 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.