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But He Wasn't Out in the Rain: What Really Causes Rain Rot and How To Prevent It

by Keelin Hurd on Jan 21 2026

You’ve done everything right with shelters and blankets, yet your horse still developed the telltale crusty scabs of rain rot. We debunk the biggest myth about this condition—hint: it’s not actually the rain—and explain the real triggers lurking on your horse's skin.

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