Elite Equine Sports Medicine - Dr. Nancy Carr

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

11/10/2025

Fun fact for the day

11/01/2025

Whether sipping coffee or a cocktail, many of the greatest sports medicine minds are gathering for our Online Summit starting Monday, Nov. 3.
Get registered now at www.IGNITEforEquineAthletes.com so you can participate live and/or watch it later.

10/29/2025

After 23 qualifying events, U.S. Pan Am team rider Anna Marek has crowned herself the US Open Dressage Series winner and will be leading the pack for the Season Finals at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA on 13 - 16 November 2025.

10/27/2025

The United States equestrian federation has announced the updated dressage squads leading up the new 2026 competition year.

10/27/2025

IS RAIN ROT A FUNGAL OR A BACTERIAL DISEASE?

Rain rot (or rain scald) is the common name for a contagious BACTERIAL skin disease called dermatophilosis. It's caused by the bacterium "Dermatophilus congolensis," which thrives during wet seasons and in geographical locations with high precipitation and humidity. It can also develop after horses have sweat under blankets or tack, and equines with compromised immune systems are more susceptible.

Why should you not mistake rain rot for a fungal disease?
Antifungal medications and topicals have no effect on the bacteria responsible for rain rot, therefore diagnosing the condition correctly is very important!

How does rain rot happen?
The bacteria infects the hair follicles and damages the hair follicle and shaft; the hair will then pull out in small clumps leaving pink skin or purulent scabs behind (pro tip: your horse will NOT thank you for picking at them!) If you do not address the factors that promote the right bacterial environment (for example, you always leave your horse to stand outside in the rain without shelter or the protection of a waterproof rug), rain rot can keep recurring. If left untreated, the condition can even progress to a point where it opens the door for more serious, secondary skin infections.

If you suspect your horse has rain rot, be sure to consult your veterinarian on the best treatment plan based on the severity of your horse's case. While there are a million products that can be found in your local tack store, your horse doctor may have cause to prescribe a specific course of action.

10/25/2025

Having great ideas for advancing the care of sport horses is one thing. Having the support to put them out in the world for discussion, evaluation, refinement and embrace is another.

We are so grateful to our supporters - of IGNITE in general and for these companies who are making our upcoming Online Summit possible.

10 hours of cutting-edge presentations start Monday, Nov. 3. All are welcome. Register now at IgniteforEquineAthletes.com.

10/22/2025

📣 Attention riders! The Event at TerraNova is your chance to ride an FEI course designed by Alec Lochore, official course designer of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

🏅 Entries are officially open—don’t wait! Enter today and be part of the action:
https://www.terranovaequestrian.com/the-event-at-terranova-cci4