Summer, sun, and sunburn

Is your horse sensitive to the sun and prone to sunburn on its muzzle?
Some horses are extra sensitive to the sun's rays and are particularly prone to getting sunburned on the muzzle, where the skin is delicate and pink. This can be both irritating and painful for horses that just want to enjoy the Danish summer in the paddock. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect the muzzle and prevent sunburn.

It is often horses with a wide blaze and a pink muzzle that struggle to tolerate the sun's rays. Even if your horse does not have a pink muzzle that easily burns, it may still need UV protection in its fly mask. Some horses – especially light-colored ones – have very thin hair on their heads, particularly around the eyes, making a UV block highly beneficial.

Absorbine Fly Mask with UV protection Absorbine has developed an Ultrashield fly mask that effectively blocks up to 80% of the sun's UV rays. You can shield your horse with this fly mask to prevent sunburn and sore muzzles. Ultrashield fly masks are available in various models – if your horse struggles with sunburn on its muzzle, you can choose a fly mask with a removable nose attachment. On cloudy or rainy days, the nose cover can be detached while the mask still protects the eyes from insects.

Professional's Choice sun protection for horses With Professional's Choice sunblock, you can provide your horse with extra protection against the sun's rays. Developed specifically for horses, it blocks 70% of harmful UV rays while also creating a protective barrier against pesky insects. This sunblock is ideal for use on the horse's muzzle, which is highly sensitive to the sun. The cream has an oily consistency, ensuring it stays on well – even if the horse grazes all day or rubs against its pasture mates.

The balm contains peppermint oil, citronella oil, cedarwood oil, eucalyptus oil, and safflower oil, giving it a pleasant summer scent.

Find insect and UV protection here.