Still itchy but seems to be confined to withers.

[Loughlin]

I've had great success getting the itches out of my horse. He's clipped, groomed twice daily, out of rugs etc. Far less reactive than he was. However, he just got to a tree and spent God knows how long scratching his withers. It's very scurffy looking, no skin breaks. What else can I do? Using medicated shampoos, have hot clothes etc. He's shining and so much better, but we're not there. Waiting on vet to take a look. Bald patch, not red, on withers.

I have a new companion coming and I don't want him bullying him for itches.
Thanks guys. Kya

 

[spotty_pony2]

Has he got sweet itch? I’d get him a sweet itch rug and mask and keep him covered so the midges can’t get to him.

 

[shellonabeach]

I bought a cob summer 2024 and when he came he was so itchy with his withers and mane. I ended up hogging him.

I managed him last year using biteback sweet relief lotion, washing regularly with head and shoulders when the weather is nice and global herbs black salt supplement (he has a full mane again)