best way to fly proof your horse?

[only_me]

Best way to keep those pesky horse flies/clegs away from your horse?

Merlin is out in an amigo bug rug, but methinks he will need more protection as he appears to be chocolate to them

 

[dixie]

the only way is to keep them in by day

 

[golddustsara]

The only thing that seems to work for the very edible Paddy is Coopers Fly Plus along with a bug rug. I swear the flies are worse this year, Pad has rubbed all the top of his tail out...

 

[RachelB]

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the only way is to keep them in by day

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Ditto that

 

[Bozzy]

Mine our in the day but I swear the flies are the worst I've seen them for a long time though. Went for a ride at 7pm tonight and they were awful, are there any new lotions and potions on the market that actually work?

 

[air78]

Just posted on the tread below, but try global herbs fly free, it's fab stuff

 

[eoe]

Mine don't seem to be having any issues, they are out 24/7 with Derby House Tego combo rugs with masks on and I have doubled their garlic in their feeds, this seems to keep the flies away and has worked for me for the last 3 summers.

 

[sue_ellen]

I came across a new fly repellent a couple of days ago, it has Lyn Russell's name on the front. It says that it is new on the bottle. I bought some and it does seem to be very effective, you have to be careful though as it does claim to be very strong. I think it cost about £12 so it wasnt particularly cheap but there was 50% extra free in the bottle so it was a nice big bottle.