🐴 Winter Woes: Grooming Support for Greasy Heel, Girth Rubs & Itchy Coats

When winter hits, grooming can feel like a battle — especially when you're dealing with muddy paddocks, soggy pasterns, and irritated skin under rugs or girths.

If you've ever spotted flaky skin on your horse’s heels, rubbed patches along the girth, or seen them itching like mad during the warmer months… you're not alone. These are common challenges in Aussie paddocks — and while they can't always be avoided, a good grooming routine can make a big difference.

💬 What Is Greasy Heel?

Greasy heel (also known as mud fever) shows up as cracked, scabby skin — usually around the pasterns and fetlocks. It's more common in wet or muddy conditions, especially on white legs. While a vet should always be involved for anything severe, gentle daily grooming and coat care can help support comfort and hygiene.

💬 What Are Girth Galls?

Girth rubs and galls are raw or bald patches that show up under the girth line, where tack rubs and pressure builds up. It’s often made worse by damp rugs, salt from sweat, or tack that shifts. Keeping the area clean, moisturised, and free of grit can help support your horse's comfort.

💬 What Is Queensland Itch?

Sometimes called "sweet itch" or “IBH” (insect bite hypersensitivity), Queensland itch shows up in warmer months when midges are out in force. It usually affects the mane, tail, and belly — with horses rubbing themselves raw just to get relief.

While it can’t be fixed with grooming alone, many owners swear by coat-care routines that keep skin clean, cool, and supported through the seasons.

✨ Our Favourite Skin & Coat Comfort Products

Here at Horse Queened, we’re no strangers to muddy legs, rubbed shoulders, or horses who just can’t stop scratching. That’s why we created a range of grooming products made for tricky skin and paddock life.

💜 Salve It – Skin & Coat Balm

A soft, creamy balm made to support dry, flaky, or irritated skin. Rub it into heels, shoulders, or anywhere prone to rubs or dryness.

💜 Soothe It – Lightweight Comfort Cream

Perfect for daily care in delicate areas. Great for girth lines, under rugs, or rubbed patches. Soaks in quickly and won’t attract dust.

💜 Cool It Spray – Herbal Cooling Blend

Use after exercise or on warmer days. This gentle spray supports post-workout comfort with a refreshing, calming feel — ideal for sensitive coats.

💜 Swash It – Waterless Grooming Spray

Your go-to for keeping skin clean without a hose. Great for greasy heel areas, itchy patches, and post-workout clean-ups in winter.

👑 Real Care for Real Horses

You don’t need a big budget or a vet degree to give your horse coat comfort they’ll love. Just a few smart tools — and a routine that works with your lifestyle.

✨ Safe for daily grooming. Made in Australia. Horse-tested in real paddocks.