It’s that time again! With summer coming, unfortunately, so do the bugs, and with them comes the tell-tale signs of aggravation in your horse such as head nodding, feet stamping, and tail flipping. Insects are not only pests to us but to our horses as well, and the best way to safeguard your horse from […]
Top 8 Fly Masks for Horses in 2018
Summer’s here and with it comes the threat of unrelenting insects. You know the signs: tail-flipping, head nodding, and feet stamping are major indicators that your horse is under attack from flies. One of the best ways to protect your horse’s face, and especially their eyes, is a good fly mask. You can offer your […]
Fighting Flies With Farnam
Why Fight Flies? Fighting flies (fly control) keeps your horse comfortable. But that’s not the only reason to try to minimize flies. Flies and other biting insects pose a major health risk to your horse and to you. Flying insects can carry a number of dangerous diseases that become more of a problem as the […]
Top 7 Fly Masks for 2017
Kim & Caitlin’s Picks: Top 7 Fly Masks for 2017 It’s that time again. Fly season is upon us and your horse is miserable trying to keep the flies from terrorizing him or her. You know the signs, tail flipping, head nodding, feet stamping. One of the best ways to protect your horse’s face, and […]
Zebra Stripes – More Than A Fashion Statement?
Zebra Stripes May Actually Confuse Horse Flies! According to some studies, zebra stripes (especially more narrow ones) with alternating polarization of light, might confuse horse flies and keep them from biting. (Read more on the study here at National Geographic.) Whether the stripes really confuse or deter flies has yet to be proven, but why […]