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Autumn, mud and wet legs

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Autumn is here - and that means mud in the paddocks

The wet climate in Denmark means that many horse owners have problems with wet and muddy paddocks. Paddocks that can cause various problems for the horse - such as sour stream, white line diseace and mucking out. What can you as a horse owner do to alleviate these problems?

The muddy paddocks
Getting rid of muddy paddocks can be difficult. One of the best ways to get rid of mud is to install drains, but this is typically a larger and more costly affair. Many people benefit from mud proofing, such as large rubber mats, gravel or tiles, but this may not be a long-term solution.

Muckin the fetlocksand on the legs
Mud in the paddocks is typically one of the main causes of muck in the horse's fetlocks and up the legs. Mucus is caused by bacteria causing an infection in the skin that breaks down and becomes fluid. You'll see the muck as patches of sores and typically some crusting. Mucus is a painful pleasure for the horse if there's a lot of it, and it can be difficult to get rid of once your horse has been affected.

As with many things, prevention is better than treatment - and the best way to prevent it is to keep the legs dry so the bacteria can't thrive. You can do this with Woof Wear Mud Fever Boots, which work a bit like rubber boots for horses. It's designed to form a safe and waterproof barrier from the front knee/hock down over the hoof.

Hoof problems
Acid rain and white line disease are also conditions caused by bacteria and fungi that thrive in a damp environment . Acid rain and white line disease often affect horses that spend a lot of time in stalls, as the damp and warm surface of the stall is the perfect environment for this type of bacteria.

If your hoof needs a break from the wet environment either in the paddock or in the stall to heal after a hoof abscess, sole crushing or acid rain, you can use Medical Hoof Boots from Woof Wear. The Medical Hoof Boot is a unique tight-fitting "shoe" designed to keep scrapes, wraps and dressings clean. Remember to always use bells (e.g. Ultra Kevlar bells) over the Medical Hoof Boot.

Behind Woof Wear
Back in 1989, Louise Woof launched the groundbreaking "Woof Boot", which was the very first ironing gaiters made from neoprene - until then, leather gaiters had been used. This was a huge step forward as it meant that horses could now wear leg protection in a lightweight material rather than the heavier leather gaiters. For more than 40 years now, Woof Wear has been at the forefront of equestrian equipment for horse and rider, and its products are appreciated around the stables by professionals, hobby riders and the British police.

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