Your Horses Health 

 
Rain Rot

Is a horse ailment that affects the skin. It is easily recognized when the horse’s skin scabs up and tufts of hair fall out. It is a bacterial infection caused by overly wet or very humid conditions.

In mild cases, it will sometimes heal on its own. It is best to remove the scabs and bathe the horse with a antimicrobial shampoo. Be careful when removing scabs, they do not itch, but they may get sore.

In more severe cases, your vet may have to perscribe antibiotics to clear it up. It is also contagious, so be careful not to groom another horse with your grooming tools. Make sure to disinfect them first.

These are some of the most common horse ailments. Most of the are completely curable, if caught in time. It is very important to groom your horses daily. Hopefully you will catch any signs or symptoms in their early stages. Pr horses healthas best you can.