Do Horses Get Sunburned?
The Summer Sun Can Be Strong, and Even Your Horse Is Susceptible to Sunburn. It's Not Uncommon to See Horses with Pink, Peeling Noses Throughout the Summer...
The summer sun can be strong, and even your horse is susceptible to sunburn. It's not uncommon to see horses with pink, peeling noses throughout the summer months. Sunburn over a horse's back can mean you'll have to wait to ride until the burn heals. You don't want to put a saddle on top of a painful burn.
How do I prevent my horse from getting sunburned?
- Use protective "clothing." Several companies make sun-blocking fly sheets, masks, hoods, wraps and other garments. ...
- Apply sunscreen or sunblock products. ...
- Keep horses stabled during peak daylight hours.
Do horses get sun burnt?
Susceptibility to Sunburn for Horses
While any horse can get a sunburn if left out unprotected, certain ones are more vulnerable to the sun's damage. For example, pink-skinned animals are more susceptible because their skin lacks melanin, the pigment that helps to protect from the ultraviolet (UV) rays.
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