Keep the area outside the barn clear of thick foliage, tree branches and other debris and mow grass short. Removing this shelter deters both rodents and snakes. Snakes are repelled by the smell of mothballs. Place small piles of mothballs in any dark corners or cubbyholes in your barn to Read more…
Flies are a natural part of keeping horses. Filth flies and aquatic biting flies are the main concerns in Minnesota. Understanding what these pests are and how they live and breed can help horse owners limit their fly pest problems. Why are there flies around my horse? Flies feed on Read more…
From acting as an area repellent to being placed directly on horses, vinegar is a good home-made solution for helping keep your horses fly-free. Use vinegar in home-made fly bait mixes. Many fly traps use fly bait. You can make your own by adding 2 cups of water and ½ Read more…
When is it not advisable to give garlic to horses? The garlic is contraindicated for horses with blood clotting problems or anaemia. In any case, we advise you never to give garlic in too large quantities or as a prolonged course of treatment (for more than a month). Also beware Read more…
Often, the flies congregate around the horse’s face trying drink the fluid at the corner of the horse’s eyes. Since flies carry bacteria on their feet, when they are looking for moisture they deposit bacteria, larvae, and parasites on the horse’s face and around the eyes. Why do flies go Read more…
Another reason horseflies live near horses is because they reproduce in fresh horse manure, which, of course, is moist and warm. Horseflies are attracted to dark horses more than the light-colored. Does black attract horse flies? Like polarotactic aquatic insects in general [35], horseflies are only weakly attracted to matt Read more…
Answer: If a horse is withdrawn before the race start it is considered a non runner and the stake is returned. However if the horse comes under starters orders and then refuses to race you lose your stake. What happens if a horse is withdrawn in an accumulator? An accumulator Read more…
If you aren’t sure if what you’ve seen qualifies as abuse or neglect, you can read more here about what the state says by clicking the link below or give us a call at (865) 609-4030. What is considered neglect of a horse? Neglect: Lack of care, often resulting from Read more…
Causes of Fly Bites on Horses Stagnant water nearby. Manure or dirty stalls. Feed or supplements lying open in the barn, or dirty feed bins that have dried saliva and feed dust. How do I keep flies off my horses legs? Fly sheets, cool, open-weave, light-weight, mesh blankets can be Read more…
Benefits of Feeding Garlic to Horses Acts as a fly repellent, keeping away midges, gnats, flies, and mosquitos away. How much garlic should I feed my horse for flies? Horse owners can add garlic powder to the horse’s food and repel flies naturally. Sprinkle 1 tsp. of garlic powder on Read more…