Darn warble fly

[amzy]

Had a lucky escape this morning. I went out for a hack and decided to get off and lead going down a very steep track when my pony suddenly got very aggresive and started pushing into me, kicking out and bucking. Just as I was wondering what I had done to deserve it, he got loose and cantered down the track a little way. He then stopped, gave me a little whicker and waited until I'd caught him (bless). This happened again and then I saw the warble fly chasing him but luckily it soon disappeared. I'm glad I wasn't riding at the time, Lol and its reasurring to know my pony won't run all the way home if I ever fall off.

 

[Bosworth]

I don't think it will be a warble fly as they are now considered wiped out in the UK - could it have been an armoured Bot? They are slightly striped and com in tail first to your horse. I had the same experience - managed to catch the 'warble fly' sent it to the insect specialists at the University and was told it was an armoured bot and that warbles are now wiped out

 

[amzy]

That's interesting, perhaps it was an armoured bot then. It was very big, brown and furry. Why are horses so scared of them? Do they sting?