Neem Oil is, quite simply, one of nature’s marvels and has a multitude of uses.
For starters, Neem Oil is antibacterial; anti-fungal, contains vitamin E and many essential amino acids. These help moisturise and soothe the skin. Its collagen properties promote healthy, new skin, reduce scar tissue and encourage rapid hair re-growth.
Midges & Sweet Itch
Horses that are bothered by flies and midges and rub away parts of their mane, tail and even their coat, Neem Oil is ideal. It can be applied, neat or diluted, to keep the pesky insects away and avoid your horse being bitten. Once your horse has been bitten and is itchy, the oil can be applied to the itchy and rubbed areas. This will help to stop further biting. The oil deeply moisturises and soothes the skin, and encourages rapid hair re-growth.
Neem Oil has repellent properties and has been scientifically tested for use against midges. The University of Edinburgh evaluated the product for “repellent and anti-feedant activity” against the biting midge Culicoides impunctatus. They concluded that blood-feeding by the midge was “significantly reduced by topical applications of Neem oil”.
Neem Oil can be used neat
On humans and animals or by adding a small amount of a mild detergent or for a natural alternative use any of our shampoo’s such as Bug Buster shampoo along with water. A dilution of at least 1 part Neem to 20 parts water is recommended for a fly spray (See Alternative Fly Spray). It is also fine to use even when the sun is shining!
The oil can be rubbed onto your horse’s legs, particularly white socks, during the muddy, winter months, creating a waterproof barrier. Apply a thick layer prior to turnout before any signs appear – it also helps stop the mud sticking! Neem Oil will soften and remove scabs, tackle itching and encourage hair re-growth. There is no need to shampoo which can make the skin more sensitive. The oil can be rubbed off with a clean, dry cloth at regular intervals to remove debris.
Please note our Neem Oil is 100% cold-pressed oil with no additives or preservatives so it will solidify at low temperatures. We recommend that during winter you decant the oil into a smaller, microwavable container, or a container that can be stood in hot water to re-liquify the oil.
Gordon Prentice DiPWcF –
I have advised customers whose horses have developed thrush to use this Neem Oil and from what I have seen it is working really well. The seriosuly wet conditions we are experiencing just now is a perfect breeding ground for thrush, yet this Neem Oil is making a good difference as its perfect for treating anything that is caused by bacterial and fungal infection.
Elaine Anderson –
Love this product! I had used pig oil in the past to protect against mud, but this product is definitely my new go to. Muddy legs, no problem! It protected and didn’t need applying daily like pig oil. Cuts and scrapes, no problem! It helped the wounds heal quickly and all hair come back in black as before, so no white hairs/scars. Midges biting inside Finns back legs, no problem! Rubbed a little Neem on daily and he was great. Combining this with the Bug Buster with Neem Shampoo has taken care of Finns skin through all seasons for the last year! Can’t recommend enough as it is so versatile and economical!
Jack Reid –
Tried this product on my horses back who had lost hair from a saddle rub. Absolutely brilliant and use it on everything now – mud rash, rubbed areas of skin/mane. A definite must have for your ponies!
Megan Sheret –
I bought this to help my filly’s coat as she was getting annoyed by the flies, what a difference it’s made, her coat is now perfectly smooth and even!
Lynsey Galloway –
Charlie was rubbing his tail with the midges in this mild damp weather, put this on him and after one application instant relief!! I bought the big bottle as I thought I might need multiple applications but Only needed to apply it once a month over the summer so I can see this lasting a very long time!!! Recommended to friends who have had the same results!!
Megan Cowan –
Had issues with one of the horses rubbing their tail raw in the lorry and was recommended to use Neem Oil, safe to say it’s the only thing that’s worked! Love that it soothed the skin while encouraging hair regrowth and the results were very quick. Great for mane regrowth for horses having lost mane due to being rubbed off during the winter due to rugs. So many other uses which I look forward to trying, it’s such great value for money!
Sharon Pearson –
This is a must for our pony, he likes to get grazes and bites etc so fantastic for the healing and hair regrowth, have used also for itchy skin and it calms the itch great, also use it in a bucket for a wipe down keeps him shiny looking and free of bugs. Great product
Abbie mcnulty (verified owner) –
I swear by neem oil for every horse and dog ailment, I have used neem on mud rash,hives,ringworm,cuts,rubbed mains and tails,itchy skin,fly repellent and always works very quickly and great results
Sara Brown –
I have used this company for my neem oil products, fantastic results and a wonderful company to deal with. Highly recommend.
Sara Brown