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Post by lucynlizzysmum on May 5, 2015 9:26:27 GMT
im really confused now, pig oil is designed to prevent sun burn on pigs, i use on all my horse various types or breeds for various reasons and never had a problem, they go out in the field in the baking sun and never have they burnt, am i just lucky or have some peoples makes of oil got something else in maybe, ive use for show shine, mites etc have welshie and traditional and none have never burnt, only recently ive use it on my mates coloured show cob in all ths sun we have been having and his fetlocks are fine, infact my own colured had crackes and sores in them before i started using pig oil since ive been using it its gone completley. It is not used to prevent sun burn on pigs, in fact it is recommended that you don't put it on in sunny conditions. It is used as a show dressing in the same way we use showshine, it us also used to soften the skin! I use it on our hairy cobs feathers, and also used to use it on legs when hunting, have never had a problem but we don't rub it in and patch test before use. I've now found a heavy horse oil which I am going to use instead as we used some last year and found it was better!!
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Post by comanchediva on May 5, 2015 20:39:55 GMT
Pig oil is used on pigs to moisture their dry flaky skin and also to help with mites (Google is a wonderful thing and so is my father who has kept pigs for 60 years).
We use pig oil to keep the mud off the Fells feathers and also on dry manes and tails just for everyday use not for show prep. But I don't apply in warm sunny weather as I won't chance burning them and I definitely wouldn't use on thin skinned horses in hot weather.
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Post by Pepper on May 12, 2015 11:04:07 GMT
pig farmers wife here :-)
Pig oil traditionally is used for pigs skin to keep it supple and stop it cracking - it does not prevent sunburn as queried above! - it will exacerbate it. People with show pigs will use it in the ring for shine, but this is not a product for horses and adverse reactions are common, especially if used during the summer - huge burn risk. With regard to mites, the oil effectively suffocates them
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Post by burntmypoorpony on May 12, 2015 13:00:43 GMT
Yes used pig oil for years tried it on horse didn't even feel too hot the weather to be honest and she burnt and lost her skin then made her itch, what a mess, be careful really careful
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Post by burntmypoorpony on May 12, 2015 13:01:25 GMT
Yes used pig oil for years tried it on horse didn't even feel too hot the weather to be honest and she burnt and lost her skin then made her itch, what a mess, be careful really careful
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Post by Amazed on May 12, 2015 18:29:02 GMT
I am always amazed people use products without doing a test patch. This is nothing new. I just hope people learn from this.
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Post by welshshowcobs on May 15, 2015 12:43:17 GMT
I put some pig oil in my mares mane and tail one cold winter night just before rugging whilst grooming. The next day she had blood on her dock and she wouldn't let us touch her face or tail, we immediately tried to clean it all off. A day later she had managed to rub a large amount of fur off her face and was still sore. Again we clean it as much as possible but she was not happy.
My other mare had it on her legs for mud, no issues. I wont use it again just incase
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Post by cariad on Jul 9, 2015 14:43:45 GMT
Same thing happened to my TB but it is the sulphur not the Pig oil usually.
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Post by daneva on Feb 21, 2017 20:55:24 GMT
Pig oil is meant for PIGS! so use with caution. Seriously, how difficult is it for us to cook perfect 'crackling'. that is how tough a pig's hide is........ It's just mineral oil, the same as used in baby oil but without the perfume added. It is used as a moisturiser for pigs skin but can be used on other animals and humans.
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Post by daneva on Feb 21, 2017 21:09:17 GMT
And Flower of Sulphur does not burn (unless you or your animal are unfortunate enough to be allergic to it) I use it on my horses feather, mixed with oil. The oil acts as a water proof barrier whilst the flower of sulphur helps treat any scabs/sores. i have also used it on myself to treat athletes foot
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Post by gillwales on Feb 22, 2017 5:36:56 GMT
What is the best thing for keeping a mares tail brushable? A mare that consistently pees in it leaving it permanently sticky. I wa thinking maybe of pig oil?!? Until reading these posts. ? Wash weekly, or more often if required, and use a conditioner. You could also try loosely plaiting the end and use a soft band to keep in place. Please do not use dtergents, if you would not put it on your skin don't use it on your pony. just remember the NHS is free , Vets cost a fortune For those of you that use this or any other oil for showing, the best product to make a coat shine is elbow grease used librally and often. Judges HATE oil based product that ruin their clothes and no horse or pony has ever, or maybe I should say, should never win because it has a shiny coat
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