{"id":13681,"date":"2022-06-16T14:54:30","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T18:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=13681"},"modified":"2022-06-16T14:54:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T18:54:32","slug":"rain-rot-in-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/rain-rot-in-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Rot in Horses: A Guide to Prevention & Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Rain rot, also known as rain scald<\/strong>, is a type of skin infection that occurs during periods of wet weather. It’s caused by a bacteria that lives on the skin of horses, but usually lies dormant until activated by wet conditions.<\/strong> The condition appears primarily on a horse’s rump but can also become apparent on other parts of the horse’s body. Rain rot in horses is one of the less irritating skin conditions<\/a>, but it’s unsightly due to scabbing and hair loss and makes the horse’s skin tender. Fortunately, it’s an easy condition to prevent and when it does happen,\u00a0treatment is straightforward.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some coat colors are more prone to rain rot, and horses that have a compromised immune system are at higher risk of developing the condition. Horses with rain rot won’t feel itchy, but the affected area can be painful and sensitive, causing a horse to pull away from your touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll notice the beginning stages of rain rot a few hours after a horse has come in from the rain. The hair near a drip line of water stands up and feels warm to the touch, and your horse might flinch away from you. The next day, you’ll likely see scabs forming in the area where\u00a0the hair standing up in a strange pattern, and your horse wants nothing to do with you touching them. This is the classic appearance of rain rot and begins your efforts to resolve the condition so your horse is comfortable again.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n