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Re: [RC] rain rot.... once again - Steven ProeHi Folks: I have use the following to rid my critters of Rain Rot. 1. First a good wash down with Ivory liquid soap. 2. A real good rinse with warm water. 3. Mix 3 cups of straight household bleach in 5 gallons of warm water. (Only thing that needs protecting are the eyes, one can use a clean cloth to do any parts of the head that they may wish to do. 4. Liberally pour this mixture all over the horse with a small container, give additional attention to areas of "rot" don't worry about any scratches or cuts. Hopefully do in the sun or away from the mud. Let it soak in well 5 minutes then you can squeegee him semi dry. 5. This has worked extremely well especially on tail and mane. This mixture also works on scratches on their legs and hoofs. 6. Repeat as necessary, take care when you squeegee off as there maybe large sections of rot that may come loose, do not squeegee aggressively, just a light touch. 7. P/s my horse like the taste so watch out they my want to take a sip or 20, if you are not watching. Mine had no ill effects after a few sip's. I cannot address if any lighting or hair color will/could occur, it was not a issue with me and I have not noticed any changes. HTH Steven ----- Original Message ----- From: "A. Perez" <walkergirl@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:21 AM Subject: [RC] rain rot.... once again We've had record rain fall this spring here on the east coast, so I guess it is no surprise my horse now has a rip-roaring case of rain-rot. I've read the archives, called my vet, and am going to try betadine scrub and derma-cloths. All the sites I read said lack of oxygen is a promoting factor. Would hydrogen peroxide be useful, or is it'd effect to short-lasting? Also, since I field-board, would a rain-proof blacket help (by keeping him drier) or hurt (by blocking air-flow)? And lastly, some of you mentioned a possible link with selenium deficiency: what selenium/vitimin E supplements are recommended? I have not been able to find any specific information on selenium in our area, but have read that in general the north-east is low. Thanks ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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