•The prednisolone dose was increased to 300 mgper day and there was a moderate improvementover a period of 10 days - decreased scaling andsome hair regrowth
•Steroid therapy lapsed (owner’s choice) and thehorse’s condition remained stable over a two-month period but then again worsened
•Prednisolone therapy at 300 mg twice daily (1mg/kg b.i.d.) was resumed. Within 2 weeks alllesions had disappeared and after 1 month thehorse was reported to be in good condition
•Attempts will be made to lower the dose over thecoming months