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My three year old home bred gelding, Sammy, has had sweet itch since he was 6 months old. We find a barrier the most effective method of protection against the midges and use a snuggy hood system which looks like he is wearing a burhka. Sammy went on the sweet itch trial last year without much success. However we have had some success with treatment from a homeopathic vet from Kelsall, Mick Christian. The treatment started early this year and we didn't have to put his rug on until the end of April - it's usually on in mid-Feb. Mick says the treatment is a long slow process over several years but we will certainly stick with it as he is definitely improving. We find Sammy's legs and sheath suffer badly from bites as the rug has no covering over these. Tom is considering making leggings to velcro on to the rug - he has become adept at sewing machine use since we have had Sammy as any sweet itch owner will know, you are constantly repairing rugs.!.

My point in writing this is to find out how others deal with this distressing condition and open discussion. My other option is to move because being by the river is a bad spot for Sammy but it seems a bit drastic when we've been here for 28 years and our business is established here.

Sandra Jones would like to share her dressage to music demonstration that she peformed at the FDRC Christmas Gala. Enjoy!