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Sweet Relief® Lotion is a plant-based lotion specially formulated for horses that are bothered by flies and midges and have a tendency to rub themselves after being bitten. It forms a defence on the skin while actively soothing and helping to maintain a calm, healthy coat. Its slippery finish also makes it useful for feather mite defence.
Always patch test before using extensively. Start from early spring through to autumn, applying daily to the mane, tail and other areas targeted by midges. Simply spray on, then rub or brush into target areas. A 500ml bottle typically lasts around 2 weeks in high season, depending on the size of the area being treated.
Trigger spray advice: Your trigger spray arrives in the 'off' position. To adjust to a fine mist, twist the nozzle halfway to the right. For a jet spray, twist further to the right.
Watch our trigger spray demo: https://youtube.com/shorts/1wxJscO0Jos
Q: How often should I apply Sweet Relief® Lotion?
A: We suggest applying daily throughout midge season, from early spring through to autumn. The ideal time to apply to your horse is just before dusk.
Q: What kind of skin does this suit?
A: This product is best suited to intact skin. If your horse has any areas of skin that are not fully intact, we'd recommend using our Quick-Silver Lotion spray instead.
Q: How long will a 500ml bottle last?
A: A 500ml bottle typically lasts around 2 weeks in high season, depending on the size of the area being treated. If applying just to the mane and tail, it will last considerably longer.
Q: What is the shelf life of Sweet Relief® Lotion?
A: Sweet Relief® Lotion has a shelf life of 24 months after opening.
Q: Is Sweet Relief® Lotion safe for competition horses?
A: Yes - the product is FEI legal.
Q: Is Sweet Relief® Lotion vegan and cruelty-free?
A: Yes - all Biteback products are plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free and environmentally kind.
Q: Why would I choose Sweet Relief® Lotion over Sweet Relief® Cream?
A: The lotion spray format makes it ideal for quick and easy application over a large surface area. It is medium strength, so a very good 'entry level' product if you are new to the Sweet Relief range. The cream is more concentrated and stronger.
Q: Can I use Sweet Relief® Lotion alongside other topical products?
A: It is safe to use alongside all other Biteback products. If using with other topicals, please patch test extensively before applying more widely.
Q: How do I adjust the trigger spray?
A: Your trigger spray arrives in the 'off' position. To adjust to a fine mist, twist the nozzle halfway to the right. For a jet spray, twist further to the right.
Overall rating: 4.923077 / 5 from 78 reviews.
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"I’ve always relied on fly sheets to stop the flies and midges because fly sprays work at the best, 10 minutes and have proven a waste of money. I tried a couple of natural sprays over time but my horses were still itching their necks, face and tails wearing masks and sheets. I needed to try one more to see if I could relieve this and finally found a product range that works ! Highly recommend."
— Rebecca L. (5/5)
"I’m now ordering my 3rd bottle of this spray, and honestly I cannot recommend it enough. Since getting my horse, he has suffered badly with hives down the sides of his body. I used to give antihistamines and tried several popular fly sprays, but nothing ever really worked. He would constantly itch his tail and mane too — he never fully scrubbed his tail out, but he was always scratching it, and his mane was almost completely rubbed away when I bought him. Before using this spray, he would also have to wear a fly rug all the time and be brought in during the day to try and keep him comfortable. Now his skin is the best it has ever been — he is living out 24/7 and is completely naked with no issues at all! I started using the green midge spray at the beginning of March (very early, but I had read that you need to start before or at the beginning of the itch cycle for it to really work). Since then, the difference has been unbelievable. I barely ever see him itch now, he hasn’t scrubbed his tail, I haven’t seen him rubbing his mane, and he has had absolutely no hives at all. Another huge bonus is that he doesn’t mind being sprayed with it. It’s not one of those horrible chemical sprays that nearly knocks both of you out! This product has genuinely made such a difference to his comfort and quality of life, and I’ll definitely keep using it. The only downside for me is the delivery cost. The 1 litre bottle lasts around 4–6 weeks, but once you add £3+ delivery onto the £23. 99 product cost, it does become quite expensive. Because of how well it works though, next year I’ll be investing in the 5 litre bottle straight away as it works out much better value overall and saves paying multiple delivery charges. Thank you Biteback Products for making such an amazing product that is keeping my horse happy, comfortable, and itch-free."
— Lora (5/5)
"Game changer for my big Clydesdales, easy to spray all over and especially for getting deep into manes and tails"
— Audrey W. (5/5)
"very good product"
— Angelika P. (5/5)
"There are so many companies making claims about the effectiveness of their product but I really do feel that all of the Biteback products I’ve used so far have done what they claim to do. It’s my go-to brand."
— Louise C. (5/5)
"Product seems to help soothe areas and keeps the pests away. Good price and quick to ship"
— penelope p. (5/5)
"Love it"
— Louise O. (5/5)
"It's stopped the itch and helped my horses hair (mane, tail and coat) grow back. He had scratched himself raw and had no hair left, this has been a life saver and couldn't recommend it enough."
— Carrie-Ann B. (5/5)
"This is a targetable spray product for hard to reach areas, or for irritable ponies. It is effective against new bites and also eases irritation from previous bites."
— Jane W. (5/5)
"I’ve used the biteback midge barrier spray and it seems good, although I dont think it’s a cts as a repellent, it seems to relieve the skin after a bite has occurred. Sometimes it’s the aftermath of the bite that causes a problem not the actual bite."
— Gary (5/5)
