[header] How to treat sunburn on horses [title] Identify where the horse is burned. [step] The most sensitive areas of a horse are the bare patches around their muzzle, down the bridge of their nose, their ears, and around their eyes. They can also develop sunburns on any light-colored patches on their coat.
[header] How to treat sunburn on horses [title] Identify where the horse is burned. [step] The most sensitive areas of a horse are the bare patches around their muzzle, down the bridge of their nose, their ears, and around their eyes. They can also develop sunburns on any light-colored patches on their coat.
If you notice a sunburn, examine the horse for any other affected areas. [substeps] A sunburn will feel hot when touched. You can tell if your horse has an affected area by picking up a brush or your hand and noting which spot is burned. [substeps] If you're unsure where the horse has been burned, simply look at the area. The open site of an eyelid is the nearest known burn site. Other areas might include the lip, the ear, and the eyeball. Check all surfaces closely to make sure nothing has been burned. [substeps] The horse's eyes are the most sensitive areas of a horse's face.