flies

Most horses appreciated some protection from flies in the spring and summer months. Fly masks cover the horse’s eyes and in some cases ears, so that bugs can’t swarm and bite. They come in lots of different colors and designs. If you want to spice things up, try a silly one! Awww, it looks like...

Ear bonnets, also known as fly veils, go over your horse’s ears while you ride them. It almost seems like your horse is wearing a hat! They come in a wide range of designs and colors. The best part is they keep flies, dirt, and other annoyances away from your horse’s ears. That helps them...

Now that spring is here, you may start noticing more flies and insects around your barn. While warmer weather has a lot of perks, but bugs aren’t one of them! They can drive horses crazy: the stomping of hooves, swishing of tails, and shaking of heads. A good solution is a feed-through supplement! Feed-Through Fly...

Garlic has been known to repel insects. Many riders have questioned whether it can be used as a natural repellant for their horse. It’s actually a widely used alternative to harsh chemicals. Holistic veterinarians have been recommending it for ages! The idea behind feeding garlic is when your horse sweats the odor will naturally repel...

The Cashel Company keeps your horse looking and feeling their best this summer with the Crusader fly mask! This mask is continuously top ranked by experts in the industry. And to keep things interesting, Cashel released new patterns and colors this year. Take a look! The new colors and patterns are stunning! They include leopard,...

When the temperatures climb, the bugs come out! Your horse is likely to be miserable this summer unless you protect them from flies, gnats, tick and other pesky insects. Many turn to fly spray, but most are loaded with chemicals and can get pricey. Essential oils are here to rescue you and your horse this...

With warmer weather quickly approaching, flies have already begun to appear on farms. They can drive your horse crazy! It’s important you develop a strategy to combat them. While masks and sprays can help your horse, there’s actually much more you can be doing! Your plan should be broken down into three steps. Step 1:...

No matter what part of the country you live in, there is some sort of bug that’s “bugging” you and your horse. There are hundreds of products on the market that guarantee they will keep bugs away, but what exactly are companies putting into their bug sprays to achieve this promise? Nowadays you can never...