Are the ingredients in your horse's sunscreen as safe as you think?
Many conventional sunscreens contain chemical UV filters that can be absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream, prompting growing concerns among horse owners. In this blog, we explore the research behind common sunscreen ingredients and why more equestrians are turning to mineral-based alternatives. Learn how FIELD COAT™ provides sun protection while helping soothe, nourish, and support healthy skin and hair growth—without the harsh chemicals found in many traditional formulas.
What Are You Baking Into Your Horse's Skin?
Every day, horses stand for hours under the sun. To protect them, many owners reach for sunscreens loaded with chemical UV filters. The problem? Some of these ingredients have been shown to absorb through the skin and enter the bloodstream, raising questions about their long-term effects on both humans and animals. Studies have identified ingredients such as oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, octocrylene, and avobenzone as being systemically absorbed after normal sunscreen use. Researcherscontinue to investigate their potential hormone-related and other health effects.
Now consider what happens when those chemicals are applied day after day, then heated under hours of intense sunshine. Many horse owners are beginning to ask a simple question:
Is there a better way?
We believe there is.
Introducing FIELD COAT™.
Unlike conventional sunscreens that focus solely on blocking UV rays, FIELD COAT is designed to do more. It provides mineral-based sun protection while helping soothe and comfort already irritated skin. The nourishing blend of botanical ingredients supports healthy skin, helps maintain skin integrity, and promotes hair regrowth, in fact many of our customers are stunned by how quickly healthy hair returns to bald patches and scars. Just another product from COAT DEFENSE that delivers something better!
Whether you're protecting delicate pink noses, white markings, sun-sensitive areas, or skin that needs extra care, FIELD COAT works with your horse's skin, not against it.
Even better, you can use it as often as needed without worrying about harsh chemical filters. No complicated ingredient list. No mystery chemicals. Just thoughtfully selected ingredients that help shield, soothe, and support.

Because sun protection shouldn't come with a tradeoff.
Your horse deserves protection that does more than block the sun.
Your horse deserves FIELD COAT.
Field Coat
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