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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2020-03-18 9:32 AM
Subject: Fly Boots



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Are they effective and sturdy enough for turnout on a large pasture? I dont know about yall but the flies here are so bad right now. I mean horrible! I spray my horse and then turn him out... they are relentlessly attacking him. I have 3 different bottles of spray and none of them are helping much for very long. My horse loves to be out on the pasture ... I came home the other day and he was up in his stall... I leave his gate open so he can go in to get water if he wants.. he was parked in his stall! To avoid the flies ... it's a little better in there but they were still biting him. I was riding yesterday and checking the fences, my neighbors horses were up near the fence, their legs are bloody raw from the flies... my horse likes to hang near them and gets swarmed by flies ... I am thinking of trying the fly boots for him. Any brands recommended? So far on fly spray I use Tri tech, mosquito halt,  and endure... none of which seem to be effective long term. I want to order B free of flies but I'm not sure when I'd be getting it at this point... same as the boots. But I need to do something. 

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chiquitamagic
Reg. Jun 2019
Posted 2020-03-18 10:24 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots


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Farnman makes a liquid they you spot on them in different places, that seems to work well, it is about $15 for 3 containers.

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Nateracer
Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2020-03-18 10:28 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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Shoofly's are probably the only thing I would trust in a big pasture setting.  Highly recommend them. 

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JLazyT_perf_horses
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2020-03-18 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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My horses are turned out 24/7 and the shoo flys are the only ones that last. They usually last me 1.5 years, but mine also go through heavy mucky mud a lot if its wet. They hold up longer if we have dryer seasons 

I keep ordering stuff the last couple days from SmartPak and StateLineTack and everything is still shipping as normal for now 



Edited by JLazyT_perf_horses 2020-03-18 10:38 AM
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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2020-03-18 10:59 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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Hes really only out for 3-5 hours out there before I bring him up because he will get too fat on all the grass.. hes the only one on that pasture so it's very bountiful at the moment! But he has a decent run off his stall when hes up. The flies are bad up by the barn too but not nearly as bad when hes by those other horses 

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WYOTurn-n-Burn
Reg. Sep 2004
Posted 2020-03-18 11:16 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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My horses run on over 40 acres with rolling hills, areas of deep grass, and water and Shoofly Leggings stayed on without any major issues. We had a VERY wet summer last year and I think I only lost a legging, twice, so my suggestion is to get the brightly colored ones in case one does happen to get pulled off; easier to find. 

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2020-03-18 11:19 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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I watched a video on the shoo fly. It's so odd to me that the flies will not go down into the boot! I love the fact they are American Made, that's a huge plus to me. But pretty expensive, probably save myself a few bucks on fly spray though. 

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MOGirl07
Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2020-03-18 12:55 PM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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I expected my mare to have her shoo fly leggings torn apart within a month. Nope, they lasted all summer last yr and are still good. Worth every penny! 

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2020-03-19 11:44 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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Actually,  the shoofly are less expensive than some others I've looked at. They come in a 4pk when the others are just a 2pk. Im ordering today. I'm trying my best to support small family businesses right now.  My dedicated Bluebonnet dealer is a little further for me than another bigger feedstore but I'm going to make the drive today and buy more feed, shavings, chicken feed and dog food from them. They took my order and payment over the phone and all I have to do is show up, back up to the dock and theyll load me up and I'll be on my way! 

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got boost?
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2020-03-19 3:35 PM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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JLazyT_perf_horses - 2020-03-18 8:36 AM


My horses are turned out 24/7 and the shoo flys are the only ones that last. They usually last me 1.5 years, but mine also go through heavy mucky mud a lot if its wet. They hold up longer if we have dryer seasons 


I keep ordering stuff the last couple days from SmartPak and StateLineTack and everything is still shipping as normal for now 


shooflys are amazing.........have had mine for 5-7 years I can't even remember and still in great shape.......use them hard about 4-5 months out of the year............turn out and in stalls............

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emricmacy
Reg. Sep 2016
Posted 2020-03-21 9:17 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots


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Definitely Shoo Fly's!!

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fulltiltfilly
Reg. Dec 2008
Posted 2020-03-24 9:43 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots



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Shoofly boots. Money well spent.

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Northerngal
Reg. Apr 2007
Posted 2020-03-31 5:35 AM
Subject: RE: Fly Boots


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Agree that Shoo Fly boots are the best choice. Rarely come off but recommend a bright color just in case. Lots easier to find if needed.

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