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So does anyone know of fly repellant
that actually WORKS on horse/deer and moose flies????? I cover my horse
 in fly spray before we leave the barn these days as the horseflies
are brutal, but the spray doesn't seem to effect them, we either have to
go fast or do my best swiping  them off with a tree branch sweeper
thing :-( I went riding with a gray Arab on Sun and he had tons of bloody
spots when we got home, o.k. we could see his, I am sure my horse had them
too but she is a dark bay!! One thing is for sure the lead horse DOES get
the most flies.:-(
Chrystal
P.S For those that have asked about
Miss.T ( the horse that jumped out of the trailer) thank -you so much for
your support and continued concern, she seems to have healed well, I have
taken her out for 4 rides so far , the vet gave me strict instructions
to WALK but the first two rides were just toooo exciting at a walk ( as
we were walking on two back feet, spinning, bucking and getting into rearing
) so the last two on the wknd were trot rides and I just tried to keep
the speed to a dull roar :-)  (plus we really had to outrun the horseflies)
so far so good, her tendon sheaths seem to be "fluidy" ( <---am
I getting too technical ????:-))  at the end of   riding,  my
vet isn't worried about it, Miss.T isn' t off or lame after riding so I
have my fingers crossed, will give her another month of slow (ish) work
and then if all is o.k. start faster/harder and try for a 50 in Sept.
Again thanks for all the concern
and words of support.
Chrystal :-)