If you've spotted flaky, rough or slightly puffy patches on your horse's skin, especially around the mane base, girth line or tail dock, you're not alone. It's one of the most common grooming complaints Aussie horse owners deal with, particularly through seasonal changes when coats are transitioning and skin can dry out fast.
What causes it?
A few usual suspects: dry weather and wind, rug friction, mud and sweat sitting against the skin, and coat changes during shedding season. None of it is unusual, but left unaddressed it can turn into rubbing, hair loss, and a coat that just doesn't sit right.
A simple routine that helps
- Keep the area clean and dry before applying anything
- Use a rich comfort cream on dry or flaky patches, focusing on the mane base, tail dock and girth lines
- Reapply daily through the dry season, less often once skin settles
- Pair skin care with a leave-in conditioner for the coat itself, so you're supporting comfort and shine together
Our Soothe It Purple Comfort Cream is a thick, non-greasy balm made for exactly this- daily use on dry, flaky or rug-rubbed skin. It's a cosmetic grooming product, not a veterinary treatment, so think of it as part of your regular routine rather than a fix for an underlying issue. If your horse's skin issue seems more serious or isn't improving, loop in your vet.
For horses losing hair alongside flaky skin, our Regrowth Ritual Pack pairs Soothe It with Grow It for a full skin-and-hair routine.