Sore Hocks
Short behind, reluctant to stop, fussy in the turns.
Read more → Horse Care
Fly Season
Stomping all day wears feet, splits hooves and sours attitudes. Fly season is a leg problem and a tail problem before it is an annoyance.
Legs
Fly Free Horse Boots are a set of four with double hook-and-loop closures at the bottom and a long closure up the leg so they stay on in turnout. The horse size fits most riding horses from 13 to 16.3 hands. They ship free.
Face and ears
The XLR8 Velocity Fly Mask combines fly and UV protection with far-infrared ceramic fabric and magnets at the poll and TMJ. Darts keep the mesh off the eyes; the ears are covered. Sizes Horse and Cob. Good for turnout, stalling and hauling.
Tails and turnout sheets
A Cactus Tails braid-in bag protects the tail from breakage and the elements while it grows. For turnout and hauling in bug season, the Back on Track Royal Mesh Sheet Deluxe is an airy sheet designed to help keep the horse cool and protect it from flies and insects.
Questions we get a lot
What size fly boots does my horse need?
Fly Free horse-size boots fit most riding horses from 13 to 16.3 hands; each boot is 14.5 inches tall with a 15 inch bottom circumference. For a draft or a mini, call us.
Can a horse wear a fly mask while hauling?
The Velocity Fly Mask is designed for hauling, stalling and turnout. Check that it sits clear of the eyes and that nothing in the trailer can catch on it.
Can a horse wear a tail bag in turnout?
Braid-in bags like Cactus Tails are designed for daily wear. Check it regularly, re-braid as the tail grows, and take it out if the horse rubs.
Talk to a rider. Text or call 720-504-5536 with your horse's age, workload and what you are seeing. We will tell you what we would use and what is on the shelf.
This page is general horsemanship from our own barn plus the manufacturers' product information. It is not veterinary advice. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Work with your veterinarian and check your association's rules on gear and supplements.
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Other things riders ask about
Sore Back
Girthy, cold-backed, hollow when you ask for round, flinching when you brush the loin.
Read more →Tendons & Suspensories
Soft tissue is slow to heal and quick to re-injure.
Read more →Hauling & Trailer Stress
A horse standing in a trailer for six hours is working: bracing, balancing, not drinking enough, sometimes not eating.
Read more →Ulcer-Prone Horses
Girthy, picky, dull coat, cranky under saddle: a lot of performance horses live with stomach trouble.
Read more →Breathing & Dusty Arenas
Indoor arenas, dry pens, hay in a closed trailer: a performance horse's airway takes a beating before it ever makes a run.
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