I am wondering if any other cob owners have the same frustrating problem
with feathers that we have. For the third successive year our cobs have
lost all of their feathering almost overnight. It has happened at this time
every year - conveniently just in time for the Sydney Royal.

This is not a normal coat change as the loss of feathering is excessive. My
mare looks like she has been clipped. Originally I thought it may be
related somehow to Queensland itch as it occurred when my mare Cynda first
had the itch. However, both the two year olds, who have never shown any
other sign of the itch, have lost most of their feathering as well.

We then thought it might be something to do with the dam, something in the
dam, mud etc. So, fenced off the dam this year, all seemed well, but in the
last couple of days the feathering is coming out in handfuls.

My vet is at a loss to explain what is occuring.

HAs anyone else ever had this problem with their ponies? Or, more
importantly, does anyone have any suggestions as to what we might do? (Apart
from going into riding ponies!)

You experience and advice will be greatly appreciated.

Melinda TAylor.

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