Body Wraps Fly Rugs Turnout Stable Under Rug Fleeces & Coolers Stable Sheets Exercise & Competition Stretch Hoods Shoulder Guards Accessories Numnahs & Saddle Pads Sweet itch can be a summer nightmare for horse owners, and the best sweet itch rugs can help prevent midges from accessing your horse in the first place. Caused by an allergic reaction to the bite of the midge, sweet itch is an unpleasant itching sensation that leads the horse to bite, scratch or rub at their skin. It most commonly affects the base of the mane and tail. Freejump Global Herbs Griffin Nuumed Haas Henry James HiHo Silver Holland Cooper Horseware Hotline Hy Ideal Kent & Masters A badly fitting rug will slip and could cause discomfort or even injury for the horse, and could result in damage to the rug itself. How can I tell if the rug fits?

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