Horses and ponies can be badly affected by flies and midges in the spring and summer months. They can cause irritation, bites and sores as well as behavioural problems and a reduction in performance when being ridden. Flies and midges are a real nuisance but there are many products you can use to help keep your horse more comfortable and prevent irritation.

If your horse isn’t keen on traditional fly sprays due to the noise then a great alternative are fly gels. They are easy to apply with a sponge and also super handy for the hard to reach areas and around the sensitive areas where you can’t use fly sprays, such as near the eyes and ears. They come in a range of formulation including natural gels and ones with the effective fly repellent active ingredient DEET, effective against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and a range of flying insects.

Take a look at our selection of effective fly repellent gels from quality equine brands such as Leovet and NAF.