Muzzle Butter: Repel

Muzzle Butter: Repel is an all-natural, non-toxic spot bug repellant for horses. Best used around the eyes, ears, nose, and small wounds to keep them bug-free for up to 12 hours!

• Science-backed, scent-based spot bug repellant for horses
• Best used around the eyes, ears, and nose, and around (not on) wounds to keep them bug-free
• Lasts up to 12 hours per application
• Biodegradable packaging, 100% vegan ingredients
• All-natural, essential oils-based, DEET-free, & non-toxic
• FEI & USEF legal for use in competition (subject to change) and invisible once rubbed-in
• Apply to the nose as shown in the application levels in 1-2 swipes per area
• Tested on humans before ethically testing on horses to the highest standards possible
• 2.95 OZ

INGREDIENTS:

LIMITED TO ONLY 10 INGREDIENTS: Corn starch, USDA Organic coconut oil, candelilla wax, cocoa butter, USDA Organic olive oil, Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), citronella (oil), lemongrass (oil), rosemary (oil), sandalwood (oil).

*If +SPF (non-nano zinc oxide) option is selected, non-nano zinc oxide SPF will be added to the formula.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

• 🪰 Long-lasting protection for the horse's most sensitive areas
  
• 🚫 DEET-free with no toxic ingredients or pesticides
• ☀️ The SPF version adds sun protection for the perfect daily Summer balm

SCIENTIFIC BACKING:

1. Rachel S. Mottet et. al (2018). "Effectiveness of Stable Fly Protectants on Adult Horses." Journal of Equine Veterinary Science.
2. Krčmar, Stjepan & Gvozdić, Vlatka. (2016). "Field studies of the efficacy of some commercially available essential oils against horse flies (Diptera: Tabanidae)." Entomologia Generalis. 36. 097-105. 10.1127/entomologia/20160121.
3. Isman, M. B., Wilson, J. A., & Bradbury, R. (2008). "Insecticidal Activities of Commercial Rosemary Oils (Rosmarinus officinalis.) Against Larvae of Pseudaletia unipuncta. and Trichoplusia ni. in Relation to Their Chemical Compositions." Pharmaceutical Biology, 46(1–2), 82–87. https://doi.org/10.1080/13880200701734661
4. Baldacchino F, Tramut C, Salem A, Liénard E, Delétré E, Franc M, Martin T, Duvallet G, Jay-Robert P. "The repellency of lemongrass oil against stable flies, tested using video tracking." Parasite. 2013;20:21. doi: 10.1051/parasite/2013021. Epub 2013 Jun 13. PMID: 23759542; PMCID: PMC3718533.

DISCLAIMERS

1. Results may vary per horse and application method.
2. This product is not intended for use on horses with respiratory issues.
3. This product has not been tested on animals other than horses (and humans) and is therefore not recommended for use on other animals.
4. Do not apply Muzzle Butter to skin that has been sunburned and is still hot. Do not apply Muzzle Butter to injured skin.
5. This product is made with the sensitive skin of horses in mind, however, some horses may experience an allergy. If a horse has a reaction to the product, wipe off with a wet wipe, call a veterinarian, and immediately discontinue use.
6. Made of a natural blend, product may begin to melt if exposed to extremely high temperatures, or freeze if exposed to extremely low temperatures. If product melts, place it in a room-temperature area for 2-3 hours or until hardened. If product freezes, place it in a room temperature area for 2-3 hours or until product thaws; DO NOT attempt to heat the product.
7. Scented products (like Muzzle Butter) may interfere with mare/foal bonding. As such, we don't recommend using between 1 day prior to foaling up until weaning.

For legal, liability, & safety information, please visit our Legal + Disclaimer page (click here) prior to purchasing.

Handling time for Muzzle Butter formulas takes 5-7 days. They are handmade in Texas and set to cure for maximum effectiveness.