Video on Preventing UV Damage & Treating Horse Sunburn

Updated June 10, 2025

In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer a question from an owner of a pink-skinned horse asking about photosensitivity. Dr. Gray explains what you can do to prevent your horse from getting a sunburn and treatments for horses that are sunburnt. She showcases several topical sunscreen products for horses, as well as long nose UV fly masks to protect sensitive skin on a horse's face. Plus, Sarah inadvertently comes up with a new way to prevent sunburn!