is this the starting of rain rot

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Hi.. This one is about my other horse that I bought when I bought Thunder (I have him on here under THIN HORSE WITH FAT GUT) like I said they were in a poor condition.
Magics problem is mostly his skin. His muscle tone is low but I think just TLC and working out well mix that. But Im not sure what this stuff is on his back, my mini mare when I first got her had that flacky skin and it cleared up with grooming, but this is much thicker crusty stuff and very thick.. I tried to get pics but you may beable to see what I mean..

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2nd pic of magic skin problem

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3rd Magic skin pic

[Tina&Dale]

Is it dandruff? I think using a medicated shampoo would help clear it up quickly.

Could it be plasma from when he rubs it... if he rubs it?

I wonder, can horses rub their backs even?! :confused: I'm having mental images of a horse lying on it back and wiggling around like a dog! They are very resourceful animals! :D

[KarinUS]

If you scrub it, does it fall off in little chunks of skin and small tuffts of hair?

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OHH thats funny but, I have seen my mini mare role like that all four legs up in the air and rubbing her but and neck all over the place and she really role right after her bath OF COURSE..:D but to answer the other post..
Yes it does come out in big thick flakes and sometimes with hair in it.. I have been scrubbing it with my fingers and one of the rough brushes.. it doesnt seem to be tinder... my mini mare had dandrif really bad when I bought her almost a year ago, but it wasnt anything like this... thanks for you replys...

[WelshJumper]

Could it be rain scald? As that come out in clumps.

[Tina&Dale]

Originally posted by WelshJumper
Could it be rain scald? As that come out in clumps.

That's the only other thing I can think of...

You know, I'm a real picker when it comes to those kinds of things! I generally try to get off any scabs/scum and then use a medicated shampoo and apply "lotigen" which is an anticeptic application. All of those kinds of things clear up pretty quickly using the above routine. ;)

[CBay]

I think that what you call rain rot is what we in UK call rain scald and yes, it could be that. The only thing I would add to the above is try using a light-weight, waterproof rug to keep the horse dry. It's caused by a bacteria in the soil and a rug will also have the effect of keeping the bacteria off her skin.

[Tina&Dale]

Originally posted by CBay
I think that what you call rain rot is what we in UK call rain scald and yes, it could be that. The only thing I would add to the above is try using a light-weight, waterproof rug to keep the horse dry. It's caused by a bacteria in the soil and a rug will also have the effect of keeping the bacteria off her skin.

Yes I agree, rugging helps to prevent the onset of rain scald, and prevents it from getting worse - provided you are treating it.

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Thank you guys so much.. I was out there for three hours trying to scrub off as much as I can off his but.. he is a little squirrely. :rolleyes: (but getting better). I dont think that he was handled much at all. I put some of that Calm Coat on it (that was all I had at the time) Im heading out now th the feed store to get some treatment lotion.. Ill let you guys know what I pick up when I get back
:)
thanks again