The main causes of tail rubbing in horses are presented in this article. It also offers ways horse owners might treat the issue(s), Including involving veterinarians.
- Bugs
- Pinworms
- Dirt, sweat, dry skin
- Other allergies
- Habit
Source: Horse and Rider, August 14, 2016.
Tail rubbing can be a frustrating problem. Sometimes the cause of a horse’s itching isn’t obvious, making the application of topicals of little use. Sometimes the scratching itself results in irritation and more itching, becoming the secondary cause that keeps an unhappy horse rubbing away.
INSIGHTS: Spend a day with an equine vet or on the floor of a dealer’s or retailer’s store and this subject will likely come up. Use this article to refresh your knowledge of this common problem and its potential causes. Share it in blog posts, in newsletters or websites. Also, consider using it as an educational handout when working with youth groups about horse health.