Re: Horse flies

["Whitney Bass" <bass@bigsky.net>]

Maria,
Horse flies are a real pest here in western Montana, as well.  And after
years of research into this particular area, <bg>, the only half way
effective method I've found is to ride like hell and carry a long, very
leafy branch!  I stop for (horse) water, of course, but there is about a
15-20 second time limit, then we've GOT to be going.  The leafy branch is
to be kept in fairly constant motion around my horse's face, shoulders,
hindquarters, and upper legs -- it's tough to reach the belly at high
speeds!!  It's also helpful to search out those trails that are a bit like
a tunnel (with trees and branches very close to the trail) -- and give
those arms that are tired from swinging the branch, and trying to control
your horse, a much-needed break!!  =-)

Whitney              
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> From: Maria Berger <mberger65@hotmail.com>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: RC:  Horse flies
> Date: Saturday, July 15, 2000 12:32 PM
> 
> This morning my husband and I went on a ride at Lake Cooper State Park,
TX.  
> We always enjoy riding there except for those HUGE, BLOODSUCKING horse 
> flies.  Today they attacked our horses by ten-twentys at the same time.
We 
> sprayed the horses against insects before we left, but those BIG ONES do
not 
> care. The grey horse was covered with bloody spots when we returned after
a 
> two hours ride.
> Does anybody know a solution for this problem?
> Thanks
> Maria Berger
> 
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