Horse flies ???

[racebuddy]

The flies are so bad today ive brought my boy in fir few hours

 

[poiuytrewq]

I noticed them today at work for the first time ? some monsters aswell!

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

The flies are so bad today ive brought my boy in fir few hours

wow, we were saying recently there are hardly any about, I think I killed two only and only seen about 5 so far

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I noticed them today at work for the first time ? some monsters aswell!

we call them Mother f*kers the big ones. lol

 

[Green Bean]

I had to buy a new fly rug as my mare has decided she needs a bigger chest and tummy going into summer this year - so glad it arrived on Tuesday as the horseflies were starting with vengeance this last weekend. Took my girl out for a hack on Sunday afternoon and I swatted at least 5 while we were out. Put on her old rug that is a bit strained on all sides as something was better than nothing and she dropped and rolled as soon as she was in the paddock, she must have been super itchy

 

[Scotsbadboy]

I went to a pole clinic last weekend and i must have killed a good dozen! They were horrendous at this place and it was 1300 in the afternoon (I only really do early clinics/ lessons this time of year) so im annoyed i didnt notice the timings before booking because i wouldnt have gone. We are rather lucky where i keep the horse as they are few and far between but they are definitely getting bigger!!!

 

[Chuffy99]

The cows have come up to the shade in the small woodland next door, I’m sitting in my kitchen and there are 19 horseflies in one window and 11 in the other!

 

[sherry90]

They’ve been terrible this past week! Hacked out at 2:30pm and they were terrible! No fly spray seems to work / my usual isn’t even cutting it ?

 

[MrsMozart]

Only seen a couple, unfortunately one was attached to my arm when I spotted him.

Ouch.

Now have a large lump on my arm and it itches. Much itches.

The horses, thankfully, don't seem bothered by the buggers so I'm assuming the good breeze is keeping them [the horses] comfortable.

 

[paddy555]

totally hopeless I have given up riding ATM. Horse got stung by something on his nose out riding yesterday whilst I got off to do a gate and the next thing he was half on the ground wiping his entire face along a grass bank. I had to lead him back he was in such a state. Horses came in at 9am today. They went out late afternoon. All the doors were open, they could all have just walked out anytime but they all chose to stay out of the flies.

we call them Mother f*kers the big ones. lol

I called them a lot worse than that!! I am totally pissed off with them.

 

[J&S]

They seemed late to arrive in Devon but now they are here they are certainly making their presence felt. Fly spray does work but only for a very short time. Big horse in in the day and my ponies come and go as they please but quite often can be found inside out of the sun and flies.

 

[Archangel]

One bit me on the lip the other day. To make matters worse brushing my horse's mane last night and it was full of bot eggs. Grrr.

 

[Mrs G]

I HATE horse flies. Unfortunately they LOVE me and my poor boy. I stupidly ventured out on a hack earlier this week without our fly protection and we were attacked! Horse lost the plot (super-skin-sensitive tb) and in his desperation to get away from them we ended up reversing into a ditch! Fortunately he managed to scramble out and I somehow stayed on board but we both got a fright and other than a few (insanely itchy) bites no injuries. The person who finds a repellant/insecticide to deal with those vicious insects will make a fortune!!

 

[jumbyjack]

They are dreadful here, the yard is low lying and loads of trees. The beasts get up early and go to bed late! Even the Shetland are getting bothered by them, that is a bit unusual. All horses are in during the day or they go bonkers.

 

[Cheval Gal]

I agree, they have been dreadful. Horses were scrambling to come in early on Friday, poor things.

Wish there was a really effective repellent.

 

[huskydamage]

One got me yesterday ? last summer one bit my ankle my foot swelled up so much I couldnt wear shoes for 2 weeks. I have been sticking loads of antihisan on this one but its starting to look bad, I need to wear shoes! If anyone can recommend any product you used to stop these things swelling out of control that works please let me know! I f?ng hate horse flies!!

 

[Pinkvboots]

Hydrocortisone cream can help with the swelling