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The main cause for a horse apprearing to have dandruff is that... it does. Horses can have dandruff just like people. However, if this dandruff appears excessive and you notice the horse to be shedding more than usual or losing fur altogether, your horse may have rein rot. If this is the case, keep him away from your other horses, as rein rot is a fungus and is contageous. Also, don't use any of the brushes, blankets, saddles, etc. from this horse on others until they have been THOROUGHLY cleaned and disinfected. As for your horse himself, you'll need to bathe him every other day using a mixture of horse-safe shampoo and iodine...yes iodine... This will kill the infection. There is a product on the market for rein rot called "Viodine." However it will have the same effect as mixing a GENEROUS portion of iodine and horse-safe shampoo. ( I suggest main and tail, which can be purchased at your local Kroger.) Remember to keep the soapy mixture away from your horse's eyes, nose and ears. You need to scrub him WELL. (Trust me, it will feel good to him/her) If the problem persists, see your local vet. Good luck and happy trails!

That's a good answer...but it's rain rot, not "rein rot".

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