Summer eczema: natural recovery and prevention!

Summer eczema; many horse owners are familiar with it. Itching, bald patches, and irritated, thickened skin around the mane and tail base. A symptom that appears most often in spring and summer. Summer eczema is often associated with midges (tiny mosquitoes) that are thought to cause the problem. But… that's only part of the story.

What if the itching is not only coming from the outside, but also from the inside?

Itching due to an imbalance in the body?

Many horses that suffer from summer eczema, or seemingly just excessive rubbing, are dealing with an internal problem. The cause isn't just insect bites, but an overloaded system that can no longer properly remove waste products. When organs like the liver, intestines, and kidneys aren't functioning optimally, waste products accumulate in the body. These are stored in the skin. The result: itching, irritation, and hypersensitivity .

This often worsens during the warmer months. The sun warms the body, blood flows faster, and the body tries even harder to get rid of the accumulated load. This is why you see horses suddenly start rubbing intensely in spring and summer – even when there are hardly any insects visible.

What causes this internal imbalance?

Organ health is directly linked to what the horse eats. Many other horse feeds today contain:

• Synthetic additives
• Poorly absorbable vitamins and minerals
• Unnatural ballast products such as pulp
• Added sugars, including molasses

These ingredients disrupt natural digestion and make the body increasingly less efficient at absorbing and eliminating nutrients. The result: overloaded systems, disrupted gut flora, a weakened immune system—and ultimately, visible symptoms like summer eczema.

HugHo tackles summer eczema at the source

Instead of treating symptoms, HugHo looks at the root cause. By supporting horses from within with 100% natural nutrition, we restore balance to the body. Our feeds:

• Contains no added sugars , such as molasses or pulp.
• Is free from synthetic additives, everything comes from whole plants and herbs
• Is rich in natural fibers and absorbable nutrients
• Contains carefully selected herbs that support organs and help cleanse the body.

Consultation: tailor-made nutrition for skin and intestinal health

Because every horse is unique, HugHo offers personalized nutritional consultations. Our nutrition expert will visit you to assess the overall picture and identify the underlying problem. Based on this assessment, we'll develop a targeted nutritional plan that supports the body in recovery, cleansing, and prevention .

Prevention is better than cure!

Preventing summer eczema starts with feeding the right balance—not just externally with ointments or blankets, but primarily from within. By providing your horse with natural, pure food, you support its organs, calm its immune system, and give the body the opportunity to heal itself.

Let your horse get through the summer without itching

Want to help your horse from the inside out and finally find a lasting solution for summer eczema? Request a consultation or browse our range of natural horse feed. 

HugHo – because true health comes from within.