Fly Fringes

Fly fringes and fly veils for optimal protection of your horse's eye area

To protect the sensitive eye area from annoying flies, fly fringesare an effective solution. These prevent bothersome pests from settling around the horse's eyes. The long tassels of the fly fringesin front of the eyes give insects no chance to attack the eye area, thus helping to prevent dangerous infections in the eye region.

Fly fringesas an alternative to fly sprays offer protection from true flies, which do not sting but like to feed on tear fluid. Especially in summer, they often gather in large clusters around the eyes of pastured horses. The leg hairs of these insects can transmit bacteria such as streptococci and staphylococci, which can lead to conjunctivitis. Unsuitable fly repellentsfor the eye area can also cause conjunctivitis, especially if the finely atomized spray accidentally gets into the eye. In the hot summer months, dry air and strong sunlight also make horses' mucous membranes more susceptible to inflammation.

To attach the fly fringeeven without a halter, there are models with a practical headpiece. Some fly fringesare also connected to fly ears that are secured with a throatlatch. Alternatively, some models are attached to a halter or bridle with a hook-and-loop fastener.