Mallenders and Sallenders can be a demoralising and stubborn skin condition found in Cobs and heavy horses. It first appears as an build up of thickened, crusted scale and scabs on the front and hind legs of horses. Mallenders occurs in the crease of the knee on the front leg and Sallenders is present in front of the hock on the hind legs. This effects mostly Draft or heavy breeds, although it can be found in many horses that are heavily feathered. As a Farrier I often come across Mallenders and Sallenders in Gypsy, Shire, Drum and Friesian horses. The cause of Mallenders and Sallenders is the over production of keratin. Keratin is the building block of hair and horn. It is the fibrous protein. Sallenders and Mallenders can become extremely uncomfortable for your horse and if left and can cause lameness. If lesions are left to develop, problems may transpire. There is no cure for Mallenders and Sallenders but it can be managed easily. Farriers M&S Cream will gently soften the waxy build-up in a couple of days and the scabs will start to drop off. Farriers Cream will also help alleviate and address any associated conditions. It is a simple, safe and natural treatment and will have your horses legs smooth and free of scabs, cracks and pain in a very short time.