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Nic



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep - flies a real problem here too - a first for Exmoor, and they are APPALLING at the moment.  I am getting 4 horses exercised before 8.30 if I can as after that its almost impossible... Shocked

Seriously worrying about flies on the BBR now, and looking for top repellent tips...don't really fancy riding the whole way swathed in a mozzie net, which would be the only alternative...
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horsesfirst



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
A welsh farmer I know who does all her stock work with horses uses Spot On.  Not tried it myself though and it has not been authorised for equine use.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I dont think Spot-on would repel the flies - just kill them when they have bitten the host !  I am ready to be corrected on this though...
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's what I said too, but apparently its good enough to keep the sweet itch midges off and everything. But I'd rather someone else tried it first.
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