In the winter
us horse owners wish longingly for summer, which seems a million years
away as we smash frozen water troughs on a cold January morning. With warmer
temperatures and longer daylight hours, we can easily overlook the perils of
sprouting ragwort, sunburn and those ever irritating horseflies.
As well as
being a hindrance to us as horse riders, horse flies can compromise our horses
health and welfare. A bite from a horse fly could result in an
allergic reaction, but even if not, they can cause
enough irritation to distract from training sessions and competition.
If your horse
is badly bitten by a horse-fly it is recommended that you apply ice to the
affected area or wash with cold, salty water. The area should also be bathed with
a gently cleansing horse shampoo. In the worse case scenario, albeit a rare
one, the bite could turn septic. If treatment with an antiseptic solution
such as Hibi Scrub is unsuccessful, consult your veterinarian for further
advice!
The ethos
behind Trackener's mission is very much 'prevention is better than cure'. So
what can we do to prevent our horses being bitten by the flies? To help you
out, we've put together a selection of fly control products that should belong
in your tack room this summer:
Absorbine
state that their ‘UltraShield’ fly spray kills and repels over 70 species of
fly including mosquitos, ticks gnats and the common nuisance fly. Additionally, ‘UltraShield’
contains sunscreen and coat conditioners including aloe vera and lanolin to keep your
horses’ coat in tip top condition through the summer months!
BUY ONLINE
today for £22.50 at Horse Health!
A high strength
yet 100% natural formula, Barrier Super Plus Fly Repellent guards against the
most persistent insects. Midges, horse flies and bots – you name it! Comprising
of pure avocado extract that boasts high Vitamin A, D and E levels to nourish
and deep condition your horses skin.
BUY ONLINE
today for £17.50 at Horse Health!
Power Phaser Durativ
Also available
in a spray bottle, Power Phaser Durativ gel repels against all the common
nuisance flies, mosquitos and ticks. The gel is advantageous because it works
perfectly during perspiration, allowing for 100% effective fly repellence for
up to 7 hours!
Power Phaser
Durativ comes with a sponge included to allow for easy application.
BUY ONLINE for £15.39 from Hyperdrug.co.uk.
NAF’s most
powerful fly repellent ‘NAFOFF Deet Power Performance’ is designed for year
round protection from pests, including all common nuisance flies as well as
other insects.
This super
concentrated repellent won the ‘2011 Gear Award’ from Your Horse Magazine in
the ‘Big Test for Fly Repellents’.
BUY ONLINE today for £17.00 from Derby House!
EQyss Marigold Scent
Voted the No1 product of the year by the US Horse Journal,
Eqyss Marigold Scent is a totally natural fly repellent. With a gentle scent
unlike most other fly sprays, it can safely be used on your horses’ face, ears
and eyes.
Why Marigold? Marigolds have traditionally been planted in
gardens for centuries to keep bugs away. So why not use it on our horses!
BUY ONLINE today for £17.05 from Horse Health!
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