Horse rubbing top of tail

[TequilaMist]

in stable,only does it in stable as far as I know and doesn't have a rug on at night but does it on occasions had a rug on.
Anyone any suggestions on how to get her to stop.Its looking like a toilet brush now -a well used one at that!
Have tried Dermoline shampoo and that no rub stuff.
Thanks

 

[Honey08]

Sounds like sweet itch. Our sweet itchers itch more when they come in...

Use aloe vera gel on it to soothe the itch, then a anti midge cream and a fly rug when outside.

 

[Fairynuff]

Pinworms?

 

[NOISYGIRL]

make a solution of TCP in a plant sprayer and spray away make sure it goes deep into the hairs, it will stink but keeps midges away and heals at the same time

 

[flyingfeet]

Pinworms

Have a look around the anus (ewww I know) for any yellowy/white deposits

Pinworms are not killed by normal modern worming programs, especially if you've used mectins and equest etc.

 

[Minimi]

Benzyl benzoate sorted out my mare's itch.

 

[TequilaMist]

Thanks will have a look round her anus for signs.If there are whats the treatment?