Why is my pony's coat patchy? Could lush grass be the reason?

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Hello my ponies coat has become very patchy. We wormed him recently. He's roughly 8 years old. We recued him at xmas time. He's on 5 acres of lush grass would this be the cause? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | unneutered

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Ben could be starting to shed, or could have internal parasites, or external parasites like ringworm. I would deworm him for certain, and consider a vet visit to evaluate his haircoat and general health. Be careful with lush grass pasture as ponies become overweight very easily and if he is getting heavy he is at a huge risk for metabolic disease and laminitis.

Why is my pony's coat patchy? Could lush grass be the reason?

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