{"product_id":"headless-sweet-itch-hood","title":"Headless Sweet Itch Hood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadless Sweet Itch Hood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Snuggy Hoods is perfect for all those wanting to protect their horse or pony from midges, flies other biting insects \u0026amp; harmful UV rays without the worry of it covering the face. It is our best-selling Summer Hood for mane protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snuggy Headless Sweet Itch Hood offers total protection from midges, biting insects, flies and harmful sunshine rays. It comes complete with adjustable belly band, optional zip \u0026amp; an elasticated and adjustable collar behind the ears ensuring close yet comfortable protection. The Headless Sweet Itch Hood also has a no-seam silky lined mane \u0026amp; shoulder area to prevent rubbing\/chaffing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Headless Sweet Itch Hood is designed for comfort and protection. The the neck is cut extra long so the horse can stretch down comfortably to graze whilst staying protected right up to behind the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique Hood is made of fully breathable, water repellent, heavy shower proof, lightweight, stretch fabric which is durable, cool \u0026amp; comfortable.  The fabric will also black dust \u0026amp; dirt and will prevent coat bleaching in the sun. The Headless Sweet Itch Hood is fully machine-washable and designed to be worn 24\/7, in field or in stable, rain or shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Headless Sweet Itch Hood is self-fixing so it can be used with any rug such as a fly rug or Summer sheet. It is best teamed with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/sweet-itch-rug?variant=15863379689574\"\u003eSweet Itch Rug\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor insect protection from poll to tail including full belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require the horse's head to be covered you can choose the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/anti-itch-mask-zip?variant=33267518215\"\u003eSweet Itch Mask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto use with the Headless Hood for amazing protection. Using with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/anti-itch-mask-zip?variant=33267518215\"\u003eSweet Itch Mask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives you the choice of face coverage or not as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZIP OR PULL ON ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- we would always recommend a pull on hood unless the horse is head shy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLess fiddly, Less to break, Less Bulky. If your horse is head shy or would find fitting stressful or upsetting, we would always recommend a zipped hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is the option to add on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/front-legs?variant=15863591632998\"\u003eFront Legs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/udder-cover?variant=15863587962982\"\u003eUdder Cover\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/sheath-cover?variant=15863587242086\"\u003eSheath Cover\u003c\/a\u003e providing extended coverage for the severe Sweet Itch sufferer. These items are purchased separately and designed for use with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/sweet-itch-rug?variant=15863379689574\"\u003eSweet Itch Rug\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/products\/snuggy-bug-body?variant=33268830151\"\u003eBug Body Fly Rug\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Sweet Itch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet 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 Hood\/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 Hood has been approved by Veterinary professionals for the prevention of the midge bite allergic reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXXXS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Miniature Horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXXS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Miniature Horse\/Shetland (34″ and under), Small Pony Foal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Around 11.2hh, Small Shetland, Small Section A, Lead Rein Show Pony, Small Riding Pony - wearing a  \u003cstrong\u003eSmall Pony-Shetland Bridle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Usually wearing UK 4’6″-4’9″ Rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Around 12.2hh, Heavier Section A, Dartmoor, Section B, 12hh SHP \u2028Small Pony – \u003cstrong\u003ePony Bridle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Usually wearing UK 5’0″ Rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS\/M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Around 13.2hh, 13hh SHP, Larger Sec B, 13.2 Show Pony (Bigger Fronted) \u003cstrong\u003ePony Bridle lower holes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Usually Wearing UK 5’3″ or 5’6″ Rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Around 14.2hh, 14hh SHP, Section C, Exmoor, Fell, 14.2 Riding Pony, Small Arab \u003cstrong\u003ePony lower holes \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eCob Bridle middle\/higher holes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wearing UK 5’6″ to 5’9″ Rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Around 15hh-15.2hh, SHP, Finer TB, Small Highland,  Anglo Arab, larger Sec D, Andalusian type, Sports horse, Quarterhorse Connemara type wearing \u003cstrong\u003eCob (middle\/lower holes - Full Bridle (middle - higher holes\u003c\/strong\u003e). Usually wearing UK 6’0″ to 6’3″ Rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Around 16.2hh Large sports horse\/IDX, Large Spanish horse, Sports horse, Lightweight Show Cob, \u003cstrong\u003eFull Size Bridle on middle\/lower holes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Usually wearing a UK 6’6″ to 6’9″ Rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Up to 17.2 Irish Draft, Large Warmblood, Heavy Show Cob, middleweight Hunter, \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Full size Bridle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(middle\/lower holes), Usually wearing UK 6’9″ or 7’0″ Rugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXXL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 17.2hh+, Heavyweight Hunter, Shire, Clydesdale, Percheron UK, 7’3″+ Rugs, made to measure Bridle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease make sure to study our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/pages\/fitting-advice\" title=\"Snuggy Hoods Fitting Advice\" rel=\"null noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snuggyhoods.com\/pages\/size-guides\" title=\"Snuggy Hoods Size Guide\" rel=\"null noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epages for further information. You will also find helpful videos on fitting your product properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE BE INCREDIBLY FUSSY WITH THE FITTING OF ANY PRODUCT COVERING THE HORSES FACE. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HORSE UNATTENDED UNLESS YOU ARE CONFIDENT THAT THE HORSE IS HAPPY AND THAT YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE FIT. IF UNSURE, PLEASE REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT US, OR PHOTOGRAPH IT ON YOUR HORSE IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CHECK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS WITH ANY ITEM, ILL FIT CAN CAUSE RUBBING AND CAN MOVE WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS. THAT SAID, WE MUST ADD, THAT THE BEST FITTING HOOD AND RUG CAN MOVE IF CAUGHT ON SOMETHING OR RUBBED OR PULLED AT. UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emachine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eup to 40 degrees cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efast spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecan be refitted damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(tumble dry not recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snuggy Hoods","offers":[{"title":"Pull on \/ XS Beige","offer_id":48759696359618,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pull on \/ M\/L Haint Blue","offer_id":48759696392386,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pull on \/ XL Beige","offer_id":48759696425154,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zip \/ S Haint Blue","offer_id":48759696457922,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zip \/ S\/M Brown","offer_id":48759696490690,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zip \/ M Beige","offer_id":48759696523458,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zip \/ L Brown","offer_id":48759696556226,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zip \/ XXL Haint Blue","offer_id":48759696588994,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/7533\/4850\/files\/Headless_SI.jpg?v=1788859411","url":"https:\/\/equismart.co.nz\/products\/headless-sweet-itch-hood","provider":"Equi-Smart ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}