Horse Drying Paste for Trouble Spots, Open Wounds, Insect Bites and Protective Skin Barrier Care

When your horse has a damp, irritated trouble spot, this drying paste provides direct skin care without rubbing it into the area. Spread it thickly over insect bites, scratches, wounds, summer sores or proud flesh, then let it dry into a near-white shell.

The paste may be used on broken skin and open wounds to form a protective barrier. Its formula continually draws out moisture and relieves on contact, supporting a more comfortable care routine while the skin mends.

For exposed areas such as ears and bellies, thin the paste using water or witch hazel to create a more paint-like layer that acts as a barrier between the horse’s skin and biting insects.

Key Features

• Dries into a near-white shell that can remain in place for several days, so the covered area can be left undisturbed between checks.
• Draws out moisture and relieves on contact, bringing targeted comfort to damp or irritated trouble spots.
• Creates a protective barrier over broken skin or open wounds, giving vulnerable areas a dry covering during care.
• Acts as a poultice on inflammation and cellulitis, making it useful for focused application where your horse needs attention.
• The non-toxic formula is safe if licked and may be reapplied as needed, offering practical reassurance during ongoing care.
• Can be thinned using water or witch hazel for a paint-like barrier on exposed skin where biting insects are a concern.

Specifications

• Brand: Coat Defense
• Sizes: 10 oz. Regular and 24 oz. Pro
• Formula: Non-toxic and talc-free
• Compliance: USEF and FEI compliant
• Ingredients: Sodium bicarbonate, arrowroot powder, bentonite clay, corn starch, witch hazel, argan oil and peppermint oil
• Application: Spread thickly over the treatment area and do not rub in
• Removal: Wet the dried paste before removal
• Made in: Handmade in Ashburn, Virginia

Gently clear away dirt or debris before application, leaving existing scabs in place. Once spread over the area, allow the paste to dry; wet it before removal because the dry shell becomes abrasive.