Solving Common Equine Skin Problems
From Ask The Horse by The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
June 12, 2026 · 60 min
About this episode
Veterinarians discuss common equine skin problems and their management.
Equine skin problems can stem from a wide range of causes, including parasites, bacterial or fungal infections, allergies, and prolonged exposure to moisture or irritants. Successfully managing horses with skin problems relies on working with your veterinarian to identify the underlying issue and appropriately treat it. Because many dermatologic conditions can look similar in the early stages, it’s important to have the veterinarian evaluate your horse promptly to help prevent complications and improve outcomes. During this episode, veterinarians answer your questions about common equine skin problems. This episode is brought to you by Creative Science . Meet the Experts: Julia Miller, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, was equine-focused in veterinary school at Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, and completed a rotating large animal internship at the University of Georgia, in Athens, after graduation. She then went on to be a mixed animal general practitioner for several years before finding her true love, dermatology, and heading back to Cornell for her residency. She now practices in the beautiful land of the bluegrass in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky and loves working on all…
People in this episode
Guests: Julia Miller, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, Carly Turner-Garcia, DVM, Dipl. ACT
Topics covered
- equine skin problems
- veterinary care
- dermatology
- horse health
- common skin conditions
Keywords
- equine dermatology
- skin infections
- horse allergies
- veterinary advice
- skin treatment
Sponsors
Creative Science
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Cornell University, University of Georgia, Louisville, Lexington, Mount Berry, Georgia
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