Sweet Itch Rug

Complete Sweet Itch Protection for your horse, pony or donkey! The Snuggy Sweet Itch Rug offers total protection from midges, biting insects, flies and harmful sunshine rays. It comes complete with full belly coverage, elasticated & padded chest and withers, double tail protection in the form of a tail wrap and XL flap with non-stretch binding along the spine length.

The Snuggy Sweet Itch Rug is featured in Horse & Hound's "Best Sweet Itch Rugs Available"!

This unique Rug is made of fully breathable, water repellent, heavy shower proof, lightweight stretch fabric which is durable, cool & comfortable. The Sweet Itch Rug is fully machine-washable and designed to be worn 24/7, in field or in stable, rain or shine.

The Sweet Itch Rug covers chest, shoulders, body, belly and tail. We recommend to use this Rug with the Sweet Itch Hood for maximum coverage, nose to tail. The Sweet Itch Rug and Sweet Itch Hood is our best-selling combination for Sweet Itch prevention.

If you don't require neck protection the Sweet Itch Rug can be used alone. It can also be used with the Headless Sweet Itch Hood for amazing protection without covering the horse's face.

Plus there is also the option to add  Front Legs, Sheath Cover or Udder Cover for extra coverage for severe sufferers. These items are purchased separately and need the appropriate attachments sewn on to the Sweet Itch Rug. During a sale/offer or discount period, customers are asked to add the appropriate attachments to their basket. If this is not done, you will receive an attachments pack with instructions leaflet, to enable you to add the necessary attachments yourself. 

The Sweet Itch Rug prevents coat bleaching and being mud proof and water repellent it is also fabulous as an under rug for Autumn/Winter use, to keep your horse clean and add that extra breathable layer for warmth.

The Sweet Itch Rug has been successfully protecting horses and ponies from Sweet Itch for over 20 years, all over the World! This is a much loved, extensively tried and tested design which has helped thousand of equines enjoy a more comfortable Summer season and therefore better quality of life.

As with all our products Snuggy Hoods offer a full after sales service that is second to none. Alterations, repairs and general advice are offered for the life of the product ensuring it is not a one season wonder!

Snuggy Hoods proudly support HorseWorld in Bristol. Several of their resident rescue ponies suffer severely with Sweet Itch and their Sweet Itch Hoods and Rugs help them lead a more comfortable life especially in the Summer months. To view a video of HorseWorld's itchy ponies modelling their Snuggy clothes CLICK HERE.

What is Sweet Itch?

Sweet Itch is caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the Culicoides midge and, to a lesser extent, Simulium Equinum. At present there is no known cure for Sweet Itch. Once an equine develops the allergy it is generally affected every Spring, Summer and Autumn. There are two approaches to improving the comfort of an affected animal: to minimize the allergic reaction with corticosteroids, anti-histamines or soothing lotions or to minimise midge attack using a Sweet Itch Rug. The second method offers the most effective protection and avoids the need to use harsh chemicals, expensive repellents and messy oils or greases. The Snuggy Sweet Itch Rug has been approved by Veterinary professionals for the prevention of the midge bite allergic reaction.

Please make sure to study our Fitting Advice and Size Guide pages for further information. You will also find helpful videos on fitting your product properly on the Fitting Advice page.

UK Size - Ins - cm - EU Back Seam - Height

4'6" - 54" - 137cm - 90cm - 11.0hh-11.2hh

4'9" - 57" - 145cm - 95cm - 11.2hh-12.2hh

5'0" - 60" - 152cm - 105cm - 12.2hh-13.2hh

5'3" - 63" - 160cm - 110cm - 13.2hh-14.0hh

5'6" - 66" - 168cm - 115cm - 14.0hh-14.2hh

5'9" - 69" - 175cm - 125 cm - 14.2hh-15.2hh

6'0" - 72" - 183cm - 135cm - 15.2hh-16.00hh

6'3" - 75" - 191cm - 140cm - 16.0hh-16.2hh

6'6" - 78" - 198cm - 145cm - 16.2hh-16.3hh

6'9" - 81" - 206cm - 155cm - 16.3hh-17.0hh

7'0" - 84" - 213cm - 160cm - 17.0hh-17.2hh

7'3" - 87" - 221cm - 165cm - 17.2hh-18.0hh

• Midge/fly/Insect proof fabric
• Stops harmful UV rays
• Close fit, no gaps
• Cool, breathable & comfortable
• Double tail protection - unique wrap and XL flap
• Full, adjustable belly cover

Check out our product video!

Please make sure to study our Fitting Advice and Size Guide pages for further information. You will also find helpful videos on fitting your product properly.

• machine wash
• up to 40 degrees cycle
• fast spin
• can be refitted damp

(tumble dry not recommended)