Proper wound care for horses is essential for fast healing and long-term skin health. From minor cuts to chronic conditions like scratches and mud fever, the right approach can mean the difference between smooth recovery and lingering problems.
That’s why horse owners, trainers, and riders trust COAT DEFENSE® Trouble Spot Drying Paste and Field Coat. Together, they create a simple, effective, and natural system for equine wound care from start to finish.
Wound Care for Horses: How to Heal Faster, Prevent Proud Flesh, and Protect Skin Naturally
Common Horse Skin & Wound Problems
Horses face moisture, insects, friction, and environmental stress daily. Common equine skin issues include:
- Scratches and mud fever
- Cannon crud and dew poisoning
- Painful insect bites and hives
- Summer sores
- Open wounds and lacerations
- Proud flesh
- Inflammation and cellulitis
Without proper care, these issues can worsen or become chronic.
Why Moisture Is the Enemy of Healing Wounds
(And the Root Cause of Proud Flesh)
Excess moisture is one of the biggest obstacles to proper wound healing in horses.
When a wound stays wet:
- Skin cells cannot close and repair efficiently
- Bacteria and fungi thrive
- Insects are attracted to the area
- Inflammation is prolonged
This prolonged moisture is also a primary cause of proud flesh.
Proud flesh develops when wounds remain too moist and inflamed for too long, preventing normal skin contraction. Instead of healing inward and closing, tissue continues to grow outward, forming raised, overgrown granulation tissue.
Creating a dry, protected environment allows:
- Normal wound contraction
- Controlled tissue repair
- Faster closure
- Reduced risk of proud flesh
Effective equine wound care focuses on drying and protecting, not keeping wounds wet.
COAT DEFENSE® Trouble Spot Drying Paste
The Dry Barrier Solution for Equine Skin & Wound Care
COAT DEFENSE® Trouble Spot Drying Paste is an all-natural, non-toxic solution designed to heal wounds from the outside in.
Why the Drying Paste Works
- Creates a protective barrier on broken skin and open wounds
- Absorbs excess moisture and draws out toxins
- Relieves irritation on contact
- Allows skin cells to mend naturally
- Safe if licked and can be reapplied as needed
NON-TOXIC • TALC-FREE • USEF & FEI COMPLIANT
What the Drying Paste Treats
- Scratches, mud fever, and cannon crud
- Open wounds and lacerations
- Summer sores and proud flesh
- Insect bites, sweet itch, and inflammation
- Cellulitis and swelling (acts as a poultice)
It can also be diluted to create a protective insect barrier on vulnerable skin.
Even humans love it for bites, stings, poison ivy, acne, and splinters.
When to Transition from Paste to Field Coat
Once a wound has dried, closed, and begun healing, the skin needs conditioning, protection, and support for regrowth. That’s where Field Coat by COAT DEFENSE® comes in.
Sun Protection, Healing & Skin Restoration for Horses
Field Coat is a multipurpose equine skin remedy and natural sunblock that protects healing skin while restoring moisture and resilience. It stays on even in wet conditions and provides warm, soothing relief horses love.
Why Field Coat Works
Field Coat combines zinc oxide with therapeutic oils, clays, and botanicals to support every stage of skin recovery.
☀️ Natural Sun Protection
- Zinc oxide reflects harmful UV rays
- Prevents sunburn and photo damage
- Ideal for pink skin, white markings, and light coats
🩹 Creates a Clean Healing Environment
- Bentonite clay, goldenseal, and comfrey root help discourage bacteria and fungus
- Supports faster recovery of nicks and cuts
🌿 Soothes & Reduces Itch
- Castor oil, argan oil, sweet almond oil, and hempseed oil deeply moisturize
- Relieves itch from bug bites, dermatitis, and rubs
🌱 Supports Healthy Hair Regrowth
- Vitamin E and grapeseed oil nourish follicles
- Helps restore hair in rubbed, scarred, or bald areas
🧴 Softens Scabs & Thickened Skin
- Shea butter, beeswax, and slippery elm hydrate and soften stubborn scabs and dry patches
- Ideal for coronet bands, hips, hocks, and pressure points
- Especially effective at softening thick, chronic scabs from scratches and mud fever before applying COAT DEFENSE® Trouble Spot Drying Paste, allowing the paste to better penetrate, dry the area, and support faster healing.,
Perfect Uses for Field Coat
- Daily sun protection for sensitive skin
- Healing after sweat, tack, and spur rubs
- Speeding recovery from minor abrasions
- Relieving dry, flaky skin
- Softening scars and thickened scabs
The Best Wound Care System for Horses
For optimal equine wound care:
- Apply Trouble Spot Drying Paste to open or weeping wounds
- Allow the area to dry, protect, and close
- Transition to Field Coat to condition, protect, and restore skin
This two-step system supports healing from start to finish.
The Takeaway
Effective horse wound care isn’t about harsh chemicals or constant moisture.
It’s about:
- Drying and protecting wounds
- Preventing bacteria and insects
- Reducing inflammation
- Supporting natural healing and regrowth
COAT DEFENSE® Trouble Spot Drying Paste and Field Coat provide safe, natural, and effective wound care horses and horse owners can trust.
