Itchy tails are incredibly common, and often an isolated itchy area starts with something as simple as dry, scurfy or irritated skin. Once your horse starts rubbing, though, the rubbing itself causes more irritation, creating an itch–rub–itch cycle that can quickly lead to broken hairs and a damaged tail. Product build-up, insufficient washing and overuse of silicone-based grooming products can all contribute, so always start by looking closely at the skin itself.
The important question is whether you’re dealing with one isolated itchy area or itching in multiple places. If it’s just the tail or one small area, concentrate on restoring and protecting the skin locally. If your horse is rubbing their mane and tail, biting or itching in several places, it’s time to support their skin more broadly as well. Persistent or severe itching should always be investigated, including considering causes such as pinworm, and veterinary advice should be sought for significant swelling, soreness, broken skin or anything that concerns you.
ONE ISOLATED ITCHY AREA
Collagen & Kelp
Apply directly to the affected skin twice daily for the first week.
Once settled, reduce to once daily, then move to once weekly for maintenance when the problem has resolved.
MULTIPLE ITCHY AREAS
Skin Tonic + Collagen & Kelp
When your horse is itchy in several places, support the whole body’s skin health with Skin Tonic, while using Collagen & Kelp directly on the areas that need extra attention.
Give Skin Tonic daily at the recommended dose and apply Collagen & Kelp twice daily initially, reducing as the skin settles.
MAINTENANCE: FOR THE MANE & TAIL OF DREAMS
Keep it simple.
Shampoo: once a week, where weather and management allow
Beautify: 2–3 times a week
Collagen & Kelp: once a week
Avoid continually layering lots of other grooming products onto the hair and skin — particularly silicone-heavy products. A simple, consistent routine keeps the skin moisturised, the hair conditioned and your mane and tail looking their best.
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