If you think stable flies are bad, wait 'til you meet their aquatic cousins! Here are tips for protecting your horses from attack. Whether you live in a region with a rainy season, close to marshes or in Humidity Central, the "ick" factor increases exponentially when water-loving pests come out to dine. The victims du jour? Why, your unsuspecting horses, of course.

Fly masks protect horses from more than just bugs. They also prevent eye injuries and sunburns.

Fly gear is the unsung hero of the horse world. As you use it to protect your horse from irritating and disease-carrying flies during peak season, you unknowingly do much more to keep him comfortable like prevent sunburn, bites, scratches, and help him manage heat.

Flies are inevitable nuisances of summer, which leaves horse owners wondering how to keep flies off horses in peak season. The two best methods are population management and horse protection. Fly masks, like those made by Cashel Company, are a chemical-free way to protect your horses from flies, but if you have an escalating fly problem, it might be necessary to try some other techniques. With proactivity and diligence, you can fly-proof your place and protect your horse, ensuring that he’s comfortable all summer.

Horse owners know to cover the basics to keep flies off their horse. They likely have a fly mask for each horse, and may even have a couple varieties to choose from for ear or earless protection. Roll-on, spray, and paste fly repellents are also staples in the middle of fly season.

The winged foes of summer are here. The first rule of battle? Know your enemy. Horse-flies, biting midges and mosquitoes are attacking horses across the United States. Don't let the winged foes of summer feed off your horse—or worse, use them as an egg incubator. Fight back. The first rule of battle? Know your enemy. We've compiled this summer's "most-wanted" list from cooperative extension reports across the country.

The winged foes of summer are here. The first rule of battle? Know your enemy. Horse-flies, biting midges and mosquitoes are attacking horses across the United States. Don't let the winged foes of summer feed off your horse—or worse, use them as an egg incubator. Fight back. The first rule of battle? Know your enemy. We've compiled this summer's "most-wanted" list from cooperative extension reports across the country.

Fly Control 101: Building a complete arsenal is your best and only defense. Ah, the annual battle against bothersome flies. It might start when you’re tail-slapped in the face after an aggressive fly-induced tail swish. Or when walking into your barn becomes like entering a war zone with no hope of a cease-fire.

Here's the skinny on the latest features and their benefits. When is a fly mask more than a fly mask? When it does more than protect your horse's eyes from pesky insects during fly season. The latest generation of fly masks does just that, with innovative styles that address several common issues. Styles range from a standard mask that protects the eyes, cheeks and foreheads from flies to bespoke styles that protect just the horse’s ears.