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grullagirl Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2014-04-23 7:56 AM Subject: Butt scratching...
Wide Darn Open Posts: 2141	For the last few days my mare has been rubbing her tail on trees, round bale, etc. She was wormed with Quest Plus about 8 weeks ago. What's she doing???
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-04-23 8:04 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
More bootie than waist! Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.	My mares will do that if I don't clean out their bags. Lots of dirt, oils and gunk can get stuck up in there and it itches.
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Crowned Image Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-23 8:05 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
I Chore in Chucks Posts: 2882 Location: MD	I've always been told itchy butts and tails are worms or allergies. if she hasn't done it before and she's on a deworming schedule I would guess it's allergies. it is that time of year.
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Nateracer Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2014-04-23 8:16 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Miss Laundry Misshap Posts: 5271	She could have a tick under her tail, in her tail, or between her back legs or up by her teats.
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FlyingJT Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2014-04-23 8:45 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Expert Posts: 1857	is she still shedding?
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Carbon Copy Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2014-04-23 8:47 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Expert Posts: 2159 Location: NW. Florida	My mare does this when she's in heat.
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mruggles Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2014-04-23 9:26 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Good Grief! Posts: 6343 Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta	try putting some oil on her tail head(baby oil or mtg).............may help m
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lindseylou2290 Reg. Aug 2013	Posted 2014-04-23 9:36 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Expert Posts: 2457	Carbon Copy - 2014-04-23 8:47 AM My mare does this when she's in heat. mine too.
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grullagirl Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2014-04-23 9:39 AM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Wide Darn Open Posts: 2141	FlyingJT - 2014-04-23 8:45 AM is she still shedding? Yes she's still shedding and also has some dry almost bald spots on her back. I blanketed this year and thought maybe it was just from that but now I'm wondering if the two are related...
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smmthbr Reg. Jun 2005	Posted 2014-04-23 1:26 PM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Dog Rescue Hero Posts: 1660 Location: Oklahoma City OK	I would think one of three issues: a) mare is in heat b) wormy c) smegma between teats
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komet. Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-04-23 1:45 PM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Expert Posts: 4121 Location: SE Louisiana	smmthbr - 2014-04-23 1:26 PM I would think one of three issues: a) mare is in heat b) wormy c) smegma between teats
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-04-23 2:50 PM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	grullagirl - 2014-04-23 9:39 AM FlyingJT - 2014-04-23 8:45 AM is she still shedding? Yes she's still shedding and also has some dry almost bald spots on her back. I blanketed this year and thought maybe it was just from that but now I'm wondering if the two are related... Bald spots on back make me think fungal infection
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motherof2 Reg. Nov 2005	Posted 2014-04-23 4:47 PM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Location: Down South Mississippi	Ive seen mares do this when they're in heat. Also not sure where you are located but here at my place in S. MS the Gnats are HORRIBLE! I've noticed when my 2 yr old comes in the barn he will rub his tail head and middle of his mane. Could be sweet itch from bugs.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2014-04-23 6:40 PM Subject: RE: Butt scratching...
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	if everything else is ok then have vet do a scrape of tail area. Ths time of year pinworms are common and they lay eggs out by anus and vulva area and it is a sticky type fluid that is very itchy as well which the horses then rub themselves raw..I have never had issues with this.. but I was boarding my retired mare at a persons place and thought she was getting wonderful care and also added $$ to deworm her.. she apparently was rubbing constantly on anything there was to rub on.. obsessively..well I got back a horse that was hairless on hind and thin and heavy coated.. she was infested with pinworms and eggs..just something to think about.. Edited by Bibliafarm 2014-04-23 6:42 PM
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