Late summer and fall is the time of year when botflies start laying eggs on your horse’s legs. On first glance, the eggs appear as very small clusters of weed seeds or very small grains of rice.Because the eggs feel itchy, your horse will rub its face on its legs. Within five days the eggs hatch into maggots that move into the teeth and gums.
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Its starting to get chilly here in the Northern Hemisphere and it’s time to consider what special considerations our horse(s) need to stay healthy and comfortable during the rainy and/or snowy months. When deciding what to do for your horse, keep in mind the natural protections that the good Lord gave them and be careful not to interfere with their natural processes.
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