There are alternatives to the use of harsh chemicals and pesticides if you are an owner who wants to protect their horse and the environment - natural repellents are a good choice. Look for an alcohol-free, non-irritating, water-based, pesticide-free product that is long lasting with an herbal fragrance. It should repel all major fly species and mosquitoes naturally and be easy to use - no one likes messy mixing of materials - a spray bottle is much easier. Some effective ingredients are citronella, cedar oil, and rosemary oil. You can also look for inactive ingredients that are gentle to the animal's skin like lanolin. These nature-based products will not damage clothing or tack, irritate your horse's skin, or sting upon application when there are pre-existing bug bites or open wounds. This means you can apply to coat, legs, shoulders, shanks, neck and head area (wiping around their head area to keep out of their eyes). Use as directed.

Did you know that horses exhibit a diverse range of coat colors? In fact, particular terminology has evolved to describe them. At times, it is even easier to talk about a horse in the field by their color rather than breed or gender. The following are some specific color referents: albino (white), appaoosa (white with dark spots), bay (deep brown or red), brown, black, buckskin, chestnut, dapple, dun, grey, paint, palomino, roan, and sorrel. That long list is only part of the lingo that can be used to describe them.