My Thoroughbred used to get really bad mud fever type rash due to sunlight in the summer. He had mud fever too when I got him. Can you take him inside? The best way to get rid of the scabs is to plaster his legs in udder cream which is about £10 for a huge tub. Then wrap his legs in cling film then bandage over the top or put stable chaps on. Make sure you dont wrap the cling film tight round his legs but you will find this really helps to get the scabs to lift and doesnt coat your bandages in horrible cream. Wash his legs thoroughly with an antibacterial shampoo and you'll find the scabs will fall off. The stubborn scabs you may have to do this a couple of night in a row. you can then let his legs dry and  see if you need to apply an aloe vera gel as its a natural antibacterial cleanser. Once this is cleared up you can then put the udder cream on as a barrier cream. I have tried many different ways to clear up this matter and its the only solution i have found All the best.

Mel xx

make sure u get scabbs off and allways put a barrier on when there in the field e.g vaseline and it should clear up :)

 Hi suejs001

Aloe vera and propolis have powerful properties in dealing with skin problems as well as many other conditions.  This is what our vet recommends:

Mud Fever is a dermatitis, which particularly affects the pasterns of both ponies and horses. It does not always have to be associated with muddy conditions. We frequently get cases in the summer when conditions are dry. The lesion consists of scabby areas particularly on the backs of the pastern, which often develop into areas of moist eczema. To help these areas heal; I clean them off and break down the scabs gently with Aloe Veterinary Formula before finally applying Aloe Vera Gelly. In severe cases I may use Aloe Veterinary Formula and Aloe Vera Gelly 4-6 times daily. Too much washing creates dampness, which can make the condition worse so it is advisable not to over wash. If the area appears very infected, use Aloe Propolis Créme instead of the Gelly.  Including Aloe Vera Gel drink into the feed at 120-250mls a day can help promote healthy tissue growth, strengthen the immune system and it has powerful antibiotic, inflammatory and painkilling properties.

I hope this helps and the condition clears up very soon.  Visit my website www.PurelyNature.co.uk for further information or contact me for any further queries.