Ive tried many sprays on my horse and he gets very grump and quite nervous/aggressive when spray is put on! So we have decided not to spray him as my instructor thinks he is allergic. He has a fly rug but when out riding its a pain ad they are everywhere! Does anyone have any reccomendations on what i could use which wont affect him but will get flies away! I was going to get a "fly riding rug" but thought he may get hot!Thanks
Allergic to fly sprays!
- Thread starter Georgie.I
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You could get him a fly fringe or mask, and make a fly swatter!! get some horse hair or bailer twine to tie to the end of a whip then it is like a horse tail! Also have you tried putting fly spray on his tail and possibly mane?
has your horse actually shown any signs of a reaction, such as lumps and bumps, peeling skin etc.? he may just not like the sound of sprays. Try spraying the repellent onto a cloth and wiping it over him.
ditto EB. Mine comes out in lumps and gets itchy when he reacts to a liquid.
Am atm testing out diluted TCP and Dettol mix. So far so good..........
Am atm testing out diluted TCP and Dettol mix. So far so good..........
Naf do a deet cream/gel fly repellent called naf off that you put on by hand or sponge.
http://www.naf-uk.com/products/detail.php?id=69
Maybe it is the sound of the sprayer he doesn't like. Has he got any signs of an allergic reaction like scabby skin or sore patches?
http://www.naf-uk.com/products/detail.php?id=69
Maybe it is the sound of the sprayer he doesn't like. Has he got any signs of an allergic reaction like scabby skin or sore patches?
His neck comes up very lumpy he doesnt mind the sound as i use mane and tail conditioner ect he just gets very very aggitated and even tries to roll it of when im on him!
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I'd try a few different ones, if you're on a yard then be cheeky & ask people if you can try a single squirt of theirs 
. There are loads of different ones on the market & a really wide range of ingredients so hopefully you can find something that works.
Have you tried diluted Dettol? That works fairly well as long as you don't mind the smell. A friend also adds vinegar - stinks but seems effective!
. There are loads of different ones on the market & a really wide range of ingredients so hopefully you can find something that works.Have you tried diluted Dettol? That works fairly well as long as you don't mind the smell. A friend also adds vinegar - stinks but seems effective!
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