When you have a horse, hair loss is one of those things that you don’t consider being an issue until it happens. There are several reasons a horse might lose hair.
Horses may lose hair for a variety of different reasons including parasites, fungi, allergies, skin infections and more.
Why do horses lose hair?
* Fungal Infection * Rain Rot * Scratches * Cannon Crud * Parasites
Causes of Hair Loss in Horses
* Tight Fitting Tack * Heat and Sweat * Rubbing * Chewing
Hair Loss for Benign Reason
If the hair loss on your horse is affecting a large portion of his body or is accompanied by other symptoms such as loss of appetite, loss of energy, coughing, runny nose, fever or any other illness, you will definitely want to have your veterinarian check for a more serious, underlying condition.