How to Use
How to Use
- Shake well before use.
- Apply directly to the affected area.
- Work thoroughly through the hair and directly onto the skin using your fingers, a comb or brush.
- Pay particular attention to the mane, tail head, withers, ears, belly line and other commonly affected areas.
- Reapply as required throughout the sweet itch season.
For best results, apply directly to the skin rather than simply coating the hair. Regular use forms an important part of many horse owners' sweet itch management routines.
Can be used alongside fly rugs, sweet itch rugs and other seasonal horse care measures.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Neem oil is one of the most widely recognised ingredients used by horse owners managing sweet itch, seasonal itching and summer skin irritation. It is particularly popular during midge season and throughout fly season.
Eucalyptus oil has long been associated with fly season horse care and products used around horses affected by midges, biting insects and seasonal skin irritation. It also contributes to the cooling sensation that many owners look for when managing itchy horses.
Cooling agents help provide an immediate cooling sensation on the skin. This cooling effect is particularly valued by owners of sweet itch horses as it helps soothe itchy, irritated skin and interrupt the itch-scratch-rub cycle commonly associated with sweet itch.
Conditioning oils help moisturise dry, flaky and irritated skin while supporting skin suppleness and helping maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Skin-conditioning ingredients help soften the skin and support comfort in areas prone to rubbing, scratching, mane loss and tail rubbing.
Moisture-supporting oils help combat dryness and leave the skin feeling nourished, conditioned and more comfortable after application.
Coat-conditioning oils help maintain a healthy-looking coat while supporting routine skin care throughout the sweet itch season.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
FAQ
FAQ
What is sweet itch?
Sweet itch is one of the most common seasonal skin conditions affecting horses and ponies. It is generally associated with a reaction to midge bites and is most commonly seen during spring, summer and early autumn.
What are the signs of sweet itch?
Common signs include rubbing of the mane and tail, itching, scratching, broken hair, bald patches, irritated skin, restless behaviour and rubbing against fences, gates and stable walls.
Why is my horse rubbing its mane out?
Mane rubbing can occur for a number of reasons, but sweet itch is one of the most common causes during the warmer months. Many owners first notice excessive rubbing around the mane crest during midge season.
Why is my horse rubbing its tail?
Tail rubbing is a common sign of skin irritation and discomfort. Horses affected by sweet itch frequently target the tail head as one of the most intensely affected areas.
What causes sweet itch in horses?
Sweet itch is commonly associated with a reaction to biting midges. These insects are most active during warmer weather, particularly around dawn and dusk.
When does sweet itch season start?
Sweet itch season typically begins during spring as temperatures rise and midge activity increases. Symptoms often continue throughout summer and into early autumn.
Can sweet itch affect horses all year round?
Symptoms are usually most noticeable during the warmer months when midges are active, although some horses may continue to experience skin sensitivity outside of peak season.
What areas are most commonly affected by sweet itch?
The mane, tail head, withers, ears, face and belly line are among the most commonly affected areas.
Why does Goodbye Itch Oil contain neem oil?
Neem oil has become one of the most widely recognised ingredients used by horse owners managing sweet itch, seasonal itching and summer skin irritation.
Why does Goodbye Itch Oil contain cooling ingredients?
The cooling ingredients help soothe itchy, irritated skin and provide a refreshing sensation that many owners find useful when managing horses prone to rubbing and scratching.
How do I apply Goodbye Itch Oil?
Apply directly to affected areas and work thoroughly through the hair until the oil reaches the skin. This is particularly important around the mane, tail head and other commonly affected areas.
Can Goodbye Itch Oil be used alongside a sweet itch rug?
Yes. Many horse owners use Goodbye Itch Oil alongside sweet itch rugs, fly rugs, fly masks and other management strategies during midge season.
What products work well alongside Goodbye Itch Oil?
Many owners combine Goodbye Itch Oil with Goodbye Itch Shampoo for routine washing and Medi Shampoo when additional skin cleansing is required.
Can Goodbye Itch Oil be used after washing?
Yes. Many owners apply Goodbye Itch Oil after washing to help maintain skin condition and comfort between baths.
Who is Goodbye Itch Oil designed for?
Goodbye Itch Oil is designed for horses and ponies prone to sweet itch, seasonal itching, mane rubbing, tail rubbing and summer skin irritation.
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How to Use
How to Use
- Shake well before use.
- Apply directly to the affected area.
- Work thoroughly through the hair and directly onto the skin using your fingers, a comb or brush.
- Pay particular attention to the mane, tail head, withers, ears, belly line and other commonly affected areas.
- Reapply as required throughout the sweet itch season.
For best results, apply directly to the skin rather than simply coating the hair. Regular use forms an important part of many horse owners' sweet itch management routines.
Can be used alongside fly rugs, sweet itch rugs and other seasonal horse care measures.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Neem oil is one of the most widely recognised ingredients used by horse owners managing sweet itch, seasonal itching and summer skin irritation. It is particularly popular during midge season and throughout fly season.
Eucalyptus oil has long been associated with fly season horse care and products used around horses affected by midges, biting insects and seasonal skin irritation. It also contributes to the cooling sensation that many owners look for when managing itchy horses.
Cooling agents help provide an immediate cooling sensation on the skin. This cooling effect is particularly valued by owners of sweet itch horses as it helps soothe itchy, irritated skin and interrupt the itch-scratch-rub cycle commonly associated with sweet itch.
Conditioning oils help moisturise dry, flaky and irritated skin while supporting skin suppleness and helping maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Skin-conditioning ingredients help soften the skin and support comfort in areas prone to rubbing, scratching, mane loss and tail rubbing.
Moisture-supporting oils help combat dryness and leave the skin feeling nourished, conditioned and more comfortable after application.
Coat-conditioning oils help maintain a healthy-looking coat while supporting routine skin care throughout the sweet itch season.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
FAQ
FAQ
What is sweet itch?
Sweet itch is one of the most common seasonal skin conditions affecting horses and ponies. It is generally associated with a reaction to midge bites and is most commonly seen during spring, summer and early autumn.
What are the signs of sweet itch?
Common signs include rubbing of the mane and tail, itching, scratching, broken hair, bald patches, irritated skin, restless behaviour and rubbing against fences, gates and stable walls.
Why is my horse rubbing its mane out?
Mane rubbing can occur for a number of reasons, but sweet itch is one of the most common causes during the warmer months. Many owners first notice excessive rubbing around the mane crest during midge season.
Why is my horse rubbing its tail?
Tail rubbing is a common sign of skin irritation and discomfort. Horses affected by sweet itch frequently target the tail head as one of the most intensely affected areas.
What causes sweet itch in horses?
Sweet itch is commonly associated with a reaction to biting midges. These insects are most active during warmer weather, particularly around dawn and dusk.
When does sweet itch season start?
Sweet itch season typically begins during spring as temperatures rise and midge activity increases. Symptoms often continue throughout summer and into early autumn.
Can sweet itch affect horses all year round?
Symptoms are usually most noticeable during the warmer months when midges are active, although some horses may continue to experience skin sensitivity outside of peak season.
What areas are most commonly affected by sweet itch?
The mane, tail head, withers, ears, face and belly line are among the most commonly affected areas.
Why does Goodbye Itch Oil contain neem oil?
Neem oil has become one of the most widely recognised ingredients used by horse owners managing sweet itch, seasonal itching and summer skin irritation.
Why does Goodbye Itch Oil contain cooling ingredients?
The cooling ingredients help soothe itchy, irritated skin and provide a refreshing sensation that many owners find useful when managing horses prone to rubbing and scratching.
How do I apply Goodbye Itch Oil?
Apply directly to affected areas and work thoroughly through the hair until the oil reaches the skin. This is particularly important around the mane, tail head and other commonly affected areas.
Can Goodbye Itch Oil be used alongside a sweet itch rug?
Yes. Many horse owners use Goodbye Itch Oil alongside sweet itch rugs, fly rugs, fly masks and other management strategies during midge season.
What products work well alongside Goodbye Itch Oil?
Many owners combine Goodbye Itch Oil with Goodbye Itch Shampoo for routine washing and Medi Shampoo when additional skin cleansing is required.
Can Goodbye Itch Oil be used after washing?
Yes. Many owners apply Goodbye Itch Oil after washing to help maintain skin condition and comfort between baths.
Who is Goodbye Itch Oil designed for?
Goodbye Itch Oil is designed for horses and ponies prone to sweet itch, seasonal itching, mane rubbing, tail rubbing and summer skin irritation.
Goodbye Itch Oil is a horse skin care oil developed specifically for horses and ponies prone to sweet itch, seasonal itching, mane rubbing and tail rubbing. Combining neem oil, eucalyptus and conditioning oils, it helps moisturise dry skin while supporting comfort during the months when midges and other biting insects are most active.
Sweet itch is one of the most common seasonal skin challenges affecting horses across the UK. Many owners will recognise the signs immediately: rubbing manes, broken tails, irritated skin, itching along the belly line and constant scratching against fences, gates and stable doors. Goodbye Itch Oil has been developed specifically for these horses, providing a practical topical oil that can be applied directly where it is needed most.
Neem oil has become one of the most recognised ingredients used by horse owners managing sweet itch. Widely used throughout fly season, neem is particularly popular during periods when midges, gnats and other biting insects become more active around horses and ponies.
The conditioning oil base helps moisturise dry, flaky and irritated skin while supporting coat condition and suppleness. This makes Goodbye Itch Oil particularly useful around the mane, tail head, withers, ears, belly line and other areas commonly affected by seasonal itching and rubbing.
Unlike thick creams that can sit on top of the hair, Goodbye Itch Oil is designed to be worked through the coat and directly onto the skin. This helps ensure the conditioning oils reach the areas where comfort and moisture are needed most.
Many horse owners use Goodbye Itch Oil throughout spring, summer and early autumn as part of a wider sweet itch management programme alongside fly rugs, sweet itch rugs, stable management and regular grooming.
For a complete sweet itch routine, Goodbye Itch Oil works particularly well alongside Goodbye Itch Shampoo and Medi Shampoo. Many owners use Goodbye Itch Shampoo during midge season, Medi Shampoo for additional skin cleansing and Goodbye Itch Oil to provide ongoing skin conditioning and comfort between washes.
Whether your horse struggles with sweet itch, seasonal itching, mane rubbing, tail rubbing or summer skin irritation, Goodbye Itch Oil provides a practical addition to any sweet itch management programme.
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