Al Dunning on attacking flies from every angle

The Hall of Fame trainer explains how to build a complete “no-fly zone” around your horse, from his face to his feed.

Flies, mosquitos, and ticks are common around horses, and they can spread diseases that impact their health and comfort. An effective fly control program requires a thoughtful, multi-zone approach that addresses pests wherever they appear. With the right combination of products and tools to block, repel, and reduce flies, you can transform your barn into a No Fly Zone and defend your horses from every angle.

In this video, brought to you by Farnam®, Hall of Fame trainer Al Dunning breaks down a whole-horse approach to fly protection that works whether you’re on the trail or in the show pen. It starts with blocking, using a fly mask to protect the face, ears, and eyes. Then it extends to full-body coverage with Endure® Gold or Endure® Sweat-Resistant fly spray. To complete the no-fly zone, Al adds Farnam’s SimpliFly®, a feed-through product that breaks the fly life cycle from the inside out.

The reason it all matters? Horses are creatures of habit. Let flies irritate them long enough, and tail switching and twitchiness become learned behaviors that show up at home, at shows and on the trail. Getting ahead of the problem is always easier than correcting the habit.