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By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses since 2005

Rain Scald and Thrush

Wednesday September 5, 2007
Although we have had a very dry summer that can turn around quickly as fall progresses.
Rain rot patches on a horse's back
Photo 2006 K. Blocksdorf
Cool wet fall days provide the perfect weather to develop rain scald and thrush. Both of these problems are avoidable and daily checks can catch a problem before it becomes serious.

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