Over the past year my horse ahs developed an odd (and unknown) skin condition. His performance (barrel racing) hasn't slowed in the least, but his thin bay coat has gone to ruins. Now looking likes bugs ate him alive, he is covered in balck bare areas of blotchy black/charcoal grey looking skin (almost resembling rain rot) that is very dry and scraped up with rough cuts from itching due to this skin condition. The hair on his withers and the mane by the withers along with the hair from most of his tail has been rubbed right off from itching and also from falling off at the start of the problem. His face is now almost bare, with jus thin patches of fur... The condition hits its peak around late july and august, and as winter comes his coat grows back a little (but not totally) only covering the majorly damaged areas (stomach/face/etc.) I have talked to my instructor (A 3x PRCA calf rop[ing champion) who he is even unsure of what this condition could be..first thought to be a form of worms or hives... we are still unsure. Help is greatly appreciated! If you have seen/heard of or know of anything like this pleas post a reply to this!!! thanks so much! 
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unknown skin condition..help is appreciated
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You didn't say if your horse has been examined by a veterinarian. It sounds to me like you may be facing lice or even a mange. There's also the possibility of biting gnats.
Your horse needs to be seen by a veterinarian and if you've already done that, get another one. Your horse is suffering and needs help.
Dark Lotus.
I agree. He needs to be checked out by a Vet and perhaps some scrapings taken from the sites. He sounds miserable. Good luck and let us know!
no improvements hav been made in his coat.. but i am currently tryin to get a hold of a vet to come out and check out the situation.. it hasnt gotten worse or better. only now the hair on the underside of his tail has pretty much disappeared....thanks for all ur help and if there r anymore suggestions it would b appreciated.. thanks so much!
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If its lice you can worm him with a ivermectin based wormer and it will kill them. I couldn't get the picture to open you posted.
