Sensitive Skin

Protecting your horse from sunburn this summer

We are so fortunate to live in a country that enjoys year-round sunshine, unlike other regions of the world where weeks at a time can pass without a glimpse of the sun. Regardless of whether or not it’s overcast, the sun’s rays can still penetrate the skin, but the summer season is certainly when the heat is the most vicious.

Like with people, fairer skin and coat types among horses are more prone to skin damage than others. The pigmentation in hair and skin protects against the sun’s ultraviolet rays, so any horses with white skinned areas will suffer more. We take a look at some of the precautions we as horse owners can take to prevent sunburn in our horses.

Who’s at risk?