There are no rules to say you must plait your horse, but most people do. How many plaits do you need for dressage? There are no set rules regarding the number of plaits but it’s generally considered correct to have an odd number of plaits on the neck, not including Read more…
Can horses see through fly masks? Yes, although the mesh over their eyes looks dark, they are still able to see through them. Though horses are able to see through Fly Masks they will still be able to see slightly better without them on. Should a horse wear a fly Read more…
Can my horse wear boots and bandages? They’re allowed while warming-up, but not during a test. If boots/bandages are left on the horse during a test. Can you use boots in dressage? Compliance of Dressage Rulings Yes, you can use any boot you like, as long as it’s a Scoot Read more…
Bug Zappers Although horse flies die if they fly into a bug zapper, it’s not the most effective way to control the population. Horse flies stay active during the day, which is when most outdoor bug zappers don’t attract insects well because of competing sunlight. Inside a barn, zappers can Read more…
Horsefly Distribution In the contiguous United States, the greatest concentration of horseflies is found in Florida. Florida provides ideal conditions for these flies with the abundant wetland acreage and regional spans of aquatic vegetation. Where are horse flies most common? Horse flies can be found nearly anywhere, but they mostly Read more…
A bite from a horsefly can be very painful and the bitten area of skin will usually be red and raised. You may also experience: a larger red, raised rash (called hives or urticaria) dizziness. What does it feel like to be bitten by a horse fly? Unlike mosquitoes who Read more…
Not for use on humans. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Can breathing in fly spray be harmful? Most household bug sprays contain plant-derived chemicals called pyrethrins. These chemicals were originally isolated from chrysanthemum flowers and are Read more…
Cleanse the bite and apply over-the-counter antiseptic spray or ointment to help keep the wound clean and decrease irritation and itchiness. In most cases, a horsefly bite can heal on its own in a few days. Be sure to watch the area for signs of an infection, such as excessive Read more…
To determine your horse’s fly sheet size, measure from the center of the chest to the edge of the tail. The number of inches from this measurement is also your horse’s fly sheet size. Any width, any conformation, any breed, any height, we’ve got the perfect fly sheet for you! Read more…
A: Cob is a bit smaller than the horse size. There is no difference in cob v cob. How do you measure a horse fly mask? How to Measure for a Fly Mask Nose Circumference: Start one inch or two finger widths below your horse’s cheekbone and wrap the tape Read more…