Sweet Itch Hood

Complete Sweet Itch Protection for your pony. The Snuggy Sweet Itch Hood offers full coverage against midges, biting insects, flies and harmful UV rays. It features mesh eyes, built‑in ears, an optional zip, an adjustable noseband and elastic poll adjusters for a secure, comfortable fit. The mane and shoulder area is silky‑lined and seamless to prevent rubbing, and the hood includes an adjustable belly strap.

Featured in Horse & Hound’s “Best Sweet Itch Rugs Available”, this hood is designed for maximum comfort. The soft noseband and extra‑long neck allow your horse to stretch down and graze naturally.

Made from Snuggy’s specialist breathable, water‑repellent, heavy shower‑proof stretch fabric, the Sweet Itch Hood is lightweight, durable and cool. It’s fully machine washable and designed to be worn 24/7 — in the field or stable, rain or shine.

The hood provides close, protective coverage over the ears, face, neck, shoulders and chest. For full nose‑to‑tail protection, pair it with the Snuggy Sweet Itch Rug — Snuggy’s best‑selling sweet itch combination.

The Sweet Itch Hood is self‑fixing, meaning it can be used with any rug, including fly rugs and summer sheets. If you don’t need face coverage, the Headless Sweet Itch Hood offers excellent protection without covering the horse’s head.

Zip or Pull‑On? Snuggy recommend the pull‑on version unless your horse is head‑shy. Pull‑on hoods are less bulky, less fiddly and have fewer parts to break. For head‑shy horses, the zipped version makes fitting easier and less stressful.

Optional add‑ons — Front Legs, Udder Cover and Sheath Cover — can be purchased separately for ponies needing extended coverage. These are designed to be used with the Sweet Itch Rug or Bug Body Fly Rug.

Please contact us to order any extras or request a hood with a zip.