If your horse gets mild sunburn on his muzzle or face, apply a soothing ointment such as aloe. Then put a heavy coating of sunscreen over that to minimize further injury. Make sure your horse has access to plenty of fresh, clean water; hydration helps heal damaged skin. How do Read more…
Clip away any excess hair from the infected areas on your horse. Then, gently wash these areas with an anti-fungal shampoo, like Vetericyn’s Equine Medicated Shampoo. Allow the shampoo to soak into the skin to effectively kill the fungus. After washing, make sure to thoroughly dry your horse’s skin. What Read more…
In a barn environment, an overhead fly spray system can be effective at keeping fly populations down. Spray systems release a repellent or insecticidal mist periodically throughout the day. The spray comes down onto the horses and prevents flies from landing and biting. How do you get rid of flies Read more…
If the boot is some sort of neoprene, the consensus is that the neoprene can be hosed for several minutes to clean. You can, if absolutely needed, used a super mild detergent or shampoo to wash. The other option for neoprene is a soak in cold water, then a rinse, Read more…
One of your best options to house your horses is in a pole barn. There are many options for you to comfortably make a home for your horse or horses, whether you need a small barn for one horse or a large horse barn for commercial use. What are the Read more…
Mange is a skin condition caused by microscopic mites. Mites are eight-legged ectoparasites that bite or burrow into the horse’s skin and cause intense itching. Certain types of mites have a predilection toward certain places on the body—the ear area, fetlock, pasterns, between the legs, or elsewhere on the body. Read more…
Flies seem to HATE pine-sol. To make the fly repelling spray, mix the original Pine-Sol with water, at a ratio of 50/50 and put it in a spray bottle. Use to wipe counters or spray on the porch and patio table and furniture to drive the flies away. Do horse Read more…
Don a dryer sheet. Some outdoor enthusiasts say that the strong, soapy scent of dryer sheets will ward off deer flies and horse flies. Do dryer sheets repel horse flies? We finally tried “Bounce” dryer sheets on our bridles for insect/horse fly repellent… IT WORKS!!!! they flew near our horses, Read more…
Skin infections in horses can be caused by bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal agents. Once the infectious agent invades your horse, it can cause skin problems ranging from mild to severe itching, swelling and inflammation, and growths and lesions. What causes skin problems in horses? There are multiple causes of Read more…
The short answer is yes! While male horse flies feed on pollen and plant nectars, females aggressively feed on blood. Horse flies most often bite moving and dark objects. They are relentless and will continue to bite their host until they succeed in procuring their blood meal or are killed. Read more…