How do you choose the right type of fly repellent for your horse?
When the warm weather returns, the right fly repellent for horses depends first on how your horse behaves during grooming and which parts of the body need covering. The 37 products in our catalogue come in several formats to suit different situations:
- Repellent sprays: liquid solutions such as the Leovet Power Phaser Spray repellent, Farnam TRI-TEC 14, Farnam Endure Fly Spray or the LPC Espace insect repellent spray let you cover large areas quickly, such as the neck, back, flanks and quarters.
- Skin gels: supplied in a tub or tube, like RAVENE Emouchine Protec Gel with sponge, LEOVET Tam Tam Vet Gel repellent or LPC Espace insect repellent gel, they are applied by hand for horses that dislike the noise of a spray bottle.
- Roll-ons: ball applicators such as the Du Maréchal Roll-On or the LEOVET Power Phaser Roll-on repellent make it easy to apply the product precisely around the eyes and ears, while avoiding any contact with mucous membranes.
For every product, always read the manufacturer's instructions and follow the handling and storage guidance carefully.
How do you adapt fly protection to the environment and your horse's activity?
The needs of a pony resting at grass are different from those of a showjumper or dressage horse at a competition. Exposure to insects varies with the local climate, nearby watercourses and wet areas.
In Provence and around the Camargue, biting insects often lead riders to choose specific products, such as SUBITO anti-mosquito body repellent, special Camargue formula, or the Du Maréchal Fly Repellent. For ridden sessions where horse and rider share the same space, formulas such as EFFOL horsefly repellent for horse & rider can be used on both.
For horses whose skin or mane and tail need extra attention in summer, our selection also includes dedicated skin care such as Horse Master DERM 14, HORSE MARSTER Derm Régul anti-itch or Horse Master Itch Remedy, as well as supplements such as the Du Maréchal Garlic Flakes (garlic flakes). Always use these products as directed on the packaging.
How can you protect your horse alongside stable traps?
A horse's comfort does not depend on their coat alone: how the yard is managed also plays a direct role. In stable aisles or tack rooms, it is common to hang a fly roll to catch flying insects without spreading product into the air. In the same way, placing an insect trap near manure heaps, or several insect traps along the walkways, helps reduce the overall number of pests. Outdoors, near water points or seating areas, hanging a wasp trap also helps keep the area safe.
These fixed stable devices are not sold in our online shop: our range focuses exclusively on body care and repellents for horses and ponies. By applying a suitable lotion or spray directly to your horse, you create a mobile mosquito and fly barrier that goes with them to the paddock, the horse walker or out hacking. This approach complements the measures you take to keep the stables clean.