Fly season can be a doozy wherever you’re from. Here at Tack Shack we’ve got helpful tips and the right products to keep your horse comfortable from these pesky bugs. We carry your favorite brands and products for fly season like Pyranha, Cashel, Ultra Shield, Farnam and so much more!
Keeping a Clean Barn
Sometimes there are never enough hours in the day to do everything, but the best starting point to keep those pesky bugs away is maintaining a clean area. Flies and mosquitos are attracted to poop, water, and dirty areas. Picking stalls as much as possible and keeping fresh clean savings keep flies and pesky bugs away. Also, clean and scrubbed buckets and dumping any old water helps tremendously. We over look the small chores as we are always busy, but finding the time to do them makes the difference to keep your equine friends comfortable.
High Quality Fly Spray
Fly spraying your horses throughout the day is the most popular and effective way to keep flies away. Find the perfect fly spray for your pony whether you prefer an all natural or synthetic fly spray. If your horse is on 24/7 turn out you are better off shopping for a water based like the Pyranha Spray and Whip Water Base or the . If your horse is in a stall throughout the day you can go for something that is oil based and will stick on their coats for longer effect like the Pyranha Whip N’ Spray Oil Base or the Bronco Gold Fly Spray. For our customers looking for more an organic and natural option we’ve got you covered! Pick up the Equiderma Outdoor Spray made of fully natural ingredients! Finding the proper fly spray is an essential around the barn or in your tack box to keep the bugs off
Fly Sheets and Fly Masks
Fly season can not only be uncomfortable for your horses, but also cause allergies. Looking for the right coverage for your horse is crucial. Horses that are out in turnout its best to keep a fly mask on their faces to keep flies off their eyes as they’re eyes are very sensitive. When looking for a fly mask you want to think about durability, comfortability, breathability, and quality. We carry different brand and styles of fly masks, but it all boils down to your preference and what you are looking for whether it’s a pull-on Lycra fly mask or a Velcro close fly mask.
Along with a fly mask having a good fly sheet on hand can be preferred. Horses with allergy issues depend on one. Each brand of fly sheet is made differently for different types of horses, researching each brand and style is crucial before you choose one. We carry a various of styles of fly sheets so you can find the right one.
A lot of our ponies have sensitive legs and those pesky bugs cling on to them making it uncomfortable. Grabbing a pair of fly boots is beneficial to prevent any bots on their legs. A customer favorite is our Professional’s Choice Deluxe Fly Boots for its durability and quality made material.
Shop all of your fly season needs in our Fly Protection area where you can find your favorite brands and products!
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