Put Vaseline liberally on the scabs and
leave it overnight to soften the scabs. Pick off the scabs and wash with
Betadine shampoo….it may take multiple applications of Vaseline to get
them all. Yes, it’s very messy, but effective. Don’t
worry about the hair…it will grow back.
Some horses are more prone to this than
others. Sun of Dimanche+ attracts EVERTHING that could possibly grow on a
horse. This is a constant problem for him. If you have a horse like this, groom
him frequently and remove any small scabs of rain rot. If you don’t
and it becomes large patches, you have a major problem. Removing the
scabs is painful if they are dry because the hair comes out with them.
From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Teresa Williams Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 1:24
PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Rain rot remedy,
anyone?
My gelding has been wet from the continuous rain in TX for days on end.
Now he has "rain rot" on his upper back, hips, etc. I am pretty sure
it's a fungus and have bathed him in vinegar water, but now what. How do I
treat the condition and get the hair to re-grow? Any suggestions or experience
with this would be appreciated!
