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Headless Queensland Itch Hood from Snuggy Hoods is perfect for all those wanting to protect their horse or pony from midges, flies other biting insects & harmful UV rays without the worry of it covering the face. It is our best-selling Summer Hood for mane protection.

The Snuggy Headless Queensland Itch Hood offers total protection from midges, biting insects, flies and harmful sunshine rays. It comes complete with adjustable belly band, optional zip & an elasticated and adjustable collar behind the ears ensuring close yet comfortable protection. The Headless Queensland Itch Hood also has a no-seam silky lined mane & shoulder area to prevent rubbing/chaffing.

This Headless Queensland 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.

This unique Hood is made of fully breathable, water repellent, heavy shower proof, lightweight, stretch fabric which is durable, cool & comfortable.  The fabric will also black dust & 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.

The Headless Queensland 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 Queensland Itch Rug for insect protection from poll to tail including full belly.

If you require the horse's head to be covered you can choose the Queensland Itch Mask to use with the Headless Hood for amazing protection. Using with the Queensland Itch Mask gives you the choice of face coverage or not as required.

There is the option to add on Udder Cover or Sheath Cover providing extended coverage for the severe Sweet Itch sufferer. These items are purchased separately and designed for use with the Queensland Itch Rug or Bug Body Fly Rug.

Sizes – XS to XXL

Colours - Beige, Brown & Haint Blue

Check out the Snuggy Queensland Itch Information Video HERE (Featuring the Headless Queensland Itch Hood).

What is Queensland 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 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.

The Snuggy Lycra Hood is made of the finest, durable, nylon shiny spandex which is comfortable and breathable. This stretch Lycra Hood covers face, ears, shoulders, neck, mane, withers and chest. It features an optional zip, adjustable noseband, elastic chest strap and velcro belly band. There is the option of a zip for ease of fitting which runs from chin to chest. Without the zip the Lycra Hood is ‘pull on’ so simply slipped over the nose and pulled back into position the secured with the belly band.

Our unique design and generous neck length ensures a perfect, comfortable and secure fit. The Lycra Hood is designed to be used for show/event preparation to achieve ultimate coat shine, keep dust/forage/bedding out of the coat/mane and also to lay the hair flat. It is a fantastic Hood for keeping plaits in place either overnight in the stable or whilst travelling to a show. It is suitable for use at a show, in the stable, lorry or trailer. The Lycra Hood can be used with any rug as it is self-fixing.

TOP TIP - Hate the ears being covered ? Simple cut off - once you are happy with the fit of course !!

We don't recommend the Snuggy Lycra Hood for outdoor use. The Snuggy Lycra Body Rug is designed to be worn with our Lycra Body Rug to offer complete nose to tail coverage for the show season, keeping coat super shiny and dust free.

As featured in Horse & Hound's - "9 of the Best Stretch Hoods" This Lycra Hood is best teamed with the  but can also be used with any other rug.

Check out our Snuggy Lycra Hood product video - click here.

The Snuggy Lycra Hood and Lycra Body Rug combination will help you achieve show ring shine like the professionals! We strongly believe a two piece (Hood and Rug) combination is more comfortable for the horse or pony to wear as in our experience all-in-one Lycra suits can ride backwards creating pressure and pulling up into the eyes/face. A Hood and Rug combo offers more flexibility for usage (each items can be used individually) and it is also possible to achieve a better fit as the Hoods and Rugs are sized separately.

The Snuggy Lycra Hood can be easily washed in a domestic machine on a normal cycle. When washing always remember to do up the zip and velcro to prevent snagging and to prolong the life of the fabric/velcro. To protect your washing machine from mud, grit and loose hair use the Snuggy Laundry Bag to wash your horse's Snuggy items.

PLEASE NOTE - The Lycra Hood sizing is generous due to the stretchy fabric so please choose a smaller size rather than bigger if your horse/pony falls between sizes. Please contact us for sizing advice before purchasing if you are unsure.

Sizes – XS to XXL (see size guide tab for more detailed sizing advice)

Colours - Black, Navy, Burgundy

The Snuggy Hoods Queensland Itch Mask offers excellent coverage for face, ears and eyes and is designed to be used with the Bug Body (attaches with D-ring and velcro loop) or with a full high neck fly rug/summer sheet. We recommend the Sweet Itch Mask for the following uses - Sweet Itch prevention & allergy/fly/insect/UV ray protection.

This unique Queensland Itch Mask has built in ears and mesh eyes. It is lined in the mane area behind the ears with a silky fabric and has elasticated adjustment in multiple places for a close, secure fit. The Queensland Itch Mask comes either as a pull on or zipped option for easier fitting.

Constructed of a robust yet lightweight and fully breathable fabric which prevents insects biting, and is also heavy showerproof, stops coat bleaching (harmful UV rays) whilst keeping your horse or pony clean!

The optional zip runs from chin to under the neck. Without a zip the Queensland Itch Mask is 'pull on' so simply slip over the nose and pull backwards into position.

Designed for use with the Bug Body Fly Rug but is suitable for use with any full neck fly rug or summer sheet. Also ideal for use with the Headless Queensland Itch Hood for optional face coverage. The Sweet Itch Mask will attach to the Bug Body neck or Headless Queensland Itch Hood with a metal D-ring and strong velcro loop for security.

A spare Velcro loop is provided so the Queensland Itch Mask can be attached to the neck of an alternative rug for added security. We strongly recommend customers attach the Queensland Itch Mask to a rug neck as instructed in the fitting information sheet. If you need help with this please contact us before using the Mask.

Sizes – XS to XXL
Colours - Beige, Brown & Haint Blue

What is Queensland 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 Queensland 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 Queensland 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 Queensland Itch Rug has been approved by Veterinary professionals for the prevention of the midge bite allergic reaction.

Complete Queensland Itch Protection for your horse, pony or donkey! The Snuggy Queensland Itch Hood offers total protection from midges, biting insects, flies and harmful sunshine rays. It comes complete with mesh eyes, built in ears, optional zip, adjustable noseband & elastic poll adjusters for secure fit. The Queensland Itch Hood also has a no-seam silky lined mane & shoulder area to prevent rubbing/chaffing and an adjustable belly strap.

The Snuggy Queensland Itch Hood is designed for comfort and protection. The noseband is soft on the inside and the neck is cut extra long so the horse can stretch down comfortably to graze.

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

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

The Queensland Itch Hood is self-fixing so it can be used with any other rug such as a fly rug or Summer sheet. If you don't require the horse's head to be covered you can choose the Headless Queensland Itch Hood for amazing protection without covering the horse's face.

KEY FEATURES

• Midge/fly/Insect proof fabric
• Stops harmful UV rays
• Close fit, no gaps
• Cool, breathable & comfortable
• With ears & optional YKK zip
• Soft, adjustable noseband

There is the option to add on Udder Cover or Sheath Cover providing extended coverage for the severe Sweet Itch sufferer. These items are purchased separately and designed for use with the Queensland Itch Rug or Bug Body Fly Rug.

The Snuggy Queensland Itch Hood has been successfully protecting horses and ponies from Queensland 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!

Sizes – XS to XXL
Colours - Brown, Beige & Haint Blue

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 Queensland 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.

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