How to Protect Your Horse From Flies.

It is common knowledge that flies are the bane of all horses’ lives. They are known to get into their eyes, biting various parts of their body and causing general irritation. As we edge ever closer to the summer months, unfortunately the hot weather also results in the dreaded problem of flies.

There are a number of preventative measures that you could take in order to help protect your horse from flies and midges.

1. You could apply a long-lasting fly spray, just like the ones we have to offer.
2. By ensuring constant good hygiene of both your horse and its surroundings, you can help to deter flies.
3. You may choose to use a fan in the stable as many flies are considered to be weak fliers, therefore they would struggle to enter the stable and get to your horse.
4. Potentially one of the most effective ways of deterring flies is buy using fly rugs. Here at Equine Essentials Direct, we offer a range of rugs suitable for any time of the year.

Research has shown that flies are deterred by zebra print; this is because the stripy pattern is thought to confuse the flies and therefore stop them from landing on the zebra. We can safely assume then, that by using a zebra print fly rug on horses, flies would be somewhat discouraged from landing on horses and causing them irritation.

If your horse suffers from fly problems then we definitely recommend investing in some of our fly deterrent products. Our extensive range of fly rugs will not only provide your horse with protection from flies but also offer them a great deal of comfort.

Another one of our products is the fly mask which is an effective obstacle in stopping pesky flies and insects bothering your horse’s eyes.