Homemade Fly Spray around eyes

Painted Horse · 04-04-2006, 01:53 PM

I need help. i know there are already lots of other post on pretty much the same topic, but i need the ingredients for a home made fly spray, something that will be safe to use around my horses eyes and will be effective.
thanks for any help

arabians207 · 04-04-2006, 02:13 PM

To put on fly spray around the eyes is spray a cloth with the fly spray and wipe it on if you don't already do that..

for recipies i have no clue, sorry!

Shotgun93 · 04-04-2006, 02:17 PM

Skin-so-Soft works.
So does Espace skin conditioner. It's an awsome fly product that won't irritate.

BonnieM · 04-05-2006, 12:10 PM

A friend of mine gave me this recipe (to follow). She says it works great. I have not tried it yet.

Spray for horses

Pour into 32 oz. bottle:
1/3 C. Vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 C. apple cider vinegar
finish filling bottle with Skin So Soft

I am sure you want to be careful with ANYTHING around the eyes. This could also be wiped on.

BonnieM

BonnieM · 04-05-2006, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotgun93

Skin-so-Soft works.
So does Espace skin conditioner. It's an awsome fly product that won't irritate.

I have never seen Espace skin conditioner... where do you get that?

Thanks,
BonnieM

Painted Horse · 04-05-2006, 12:16 PM

To BonnieM-
thank you so much!!!

i am going to try that as soon as i can!
and thanks to everyone else too

morgangirl · 04-05-2006, 02:15 PM

Why don't you just use a fly mask. Very effective and lasts longer than a bottle of fly spray.

Buckshot · 04-07-2006, 12:12 PM

Flymasks work well. My old riding teacher used a flyspray that seemed to work. It was half apple cider vinegar and half something else, but that "something else" has slipped my mind. It really stunk!

ilovemyquarter · 04-11-2006, 07:17 PM

I didn't even think that people actually make their own fly spray so I can't really help you. So sorry

Painted Horse · 04-12-2006, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovemyquarter

I didn't even think that people actually make their own fly spray so I can't really help you. So sorry

lots of people do make their own,it can be much cheaper.
i finally found something that works, Listerene!
it works really good and it does'nt smell

04-04-2006, 01:53 PM	#1
Painted Horse Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 302 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 2	Homemade Fly Spray around eyes I need help. i know there are already lots of other post on pretty much the same topic, but i need the ingredients for a home made fly spray, something that will be safe to use around my horses eyes and will be effective. thanks for any help

04-04-2006, 02:17 PM	#3
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,595 Images: 124	Skin-so-Soft works. So does Espace skin conditioner. It's an awsome fly product that won't irritate. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

04-05-2006, 12:10 PM	#4
BonnieM Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, Iowa Posts: 1,509 Images: 353 Blog Entries: 10	A friend of mine gave me this recipe (to follow). She says it works great. I have not tried it yet. Spray for horses Pour into 32 oz. bottle: 1/3 C. Vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 C. apple cider vinegar finish filling bottle with Skin So Soft I am sure you want to be careful with ANYTHING around the eyes. This could also be wiped on. BonnieM __________________ I always tell people their dream horse is standing in their own back yard if they will learn enough horsemanship to appreciate and understand them. -- Ann Bennett *THE BOYS!* -- Bud -- JR aka "Just Right" -- Dusty

04-11-2006, 07:17 PM	#9
ilovemyquarter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal:]]] Posts: 393 Images: 23	I didn't even think that people actually make their own fly spray so I can't really help you. So sorry __________________ I LOVE MY PALOMINO DREAM HORSE!!!!

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04-04-2006, 02:13 PM	#2
arabians207 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 706 Images: 67	To put on fly spray around the eyes is spray a cloth with the fly spray and wipe it on if you don't already do that.. for recipies i have no clue, sorry!

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Painted Horse Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 302 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 2	To BonnieM- thank you so much!!! i am going to try that as soon as i can! and thanks to everyone else too

04-05-2006, 02:15 PM	#7
morgangirl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,174 Images: 35	Why don't you just use a fly mask. Very effective and lasts longer than a bottle of fly spray.

04-07-2006, 12:12 PM	#8
Buckshot Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michiana Posts: 5,219 Images: 24 Blog Entries: 18	Flymasks work well. My old riding teacher used a flyspray that seemed to work. It was half apple cider vinegar and half something else, but that "something else" has slipped my mind. It really stunk!