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Two Simple Steps To Mitigate Cluster Flies

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 8 days ago

Don't let Cluster Flies move in and overwinter in your home! Follow these Two Simple Steps To Mitigate Cluster Flies now and avoid these unwanted “guests” in your house. Cluster flies do not present a health hazard because they do not...
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Tick Facts, Myth, and Prevention

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 1 month ago

Tick Facts, Myths, and Prevention Ticks can carry a variety of diseases that pose a risk to humans and their livestock and pets. Because of their variable life cycle, ticks can be hard to control, and no single method will eliminate the possibility...
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It's Christmas in July!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 1 month ago

Tis the season to be jolly. Fa, la, la, la,.. wait! What? It was just Christmas? Yes, that's right. It was Cowboy Christmas to be exact. It's a term coined by rodeo riders as a two week period spanning the end of June and top of July. It's...
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Two Fly Control Culprits & Their Solutions

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 2 months ago

The bulk of flies will be breeding in the initial layers of manure pile, in pastures, wet ground near water troughs, grass clippings, etc rather than in the stable where manure is generally mucked daily. Here’s a two simple property management tips...
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Best Summer Holiday Galette Recipe - Strawberry Rhubarb

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 2 months ago

Galettes are like a rustic pie with only the bottom crust. One folds the bottom crust around the edges to create the look pictured below. They were "invented" to make amateur bakers feel like pros. Ok so not really but they truly are super easy...
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Five Tips For Reducing Your Foot & Hoof Prints This April Earth Day

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 3 months ago

Give yourself a pat on the back!!! As a Fly Predator customer you are ALREADY helping reduce annoying flies in a most sustainable manner! Thank you for being a customer and for all your do for our Earth and your animals! Also, if you don’t already...
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Clear Up Winter BO (barn odors) With These Four Tips

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 5 months ago

Many of us have battened down the hatches in preparation for a long chilly, or downright cold, winter many months ago. Combining sweaty saddle pads, urine, moist leather, and manure inside stables overwinter is a recipe for some serious BO (AKA “barn...
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TEN Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Horses And Equestrians

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 7 months ago

There’s ONLY ten more shopping days until December 25th! Here’s TEN stocking stuffer ideas for the horses and equestrians in your life! candy canes or peppermint candies gift certificates from your favorite tack store or bottles...
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Pumpkin EVERYTHING in Moderation Please!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 10 months ago

It’s that pumpkin EVERYTHING time of year. Pumpkin is yummy. Pumpkins are fun to carve. Some folks still enjoy Pumpkin Spiced Lattes even or what about Pumpkin Spiced Donuts!? Yum. Anyway, you get the idea. There’s a lot of orange flying around...
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TREAT yourself, your horse, and ranch with these TRICKS to Get Rid of Scary Odors

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted 10 months ago

Bye Bye Odor is easy to use with a multitude of applications! 1. Start in your stalls! Muck out each stall, sweep where the urine spot was then spritz some Bye Bye Odor on that spot. You’ll be amazed at how much better your stable...
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Identify The Fly

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

The first step to controlling flies is determining what kind of flies you have. In this image below our awesome entomologist on staff, Jessica, identifies different flies on a horse's shoulder. When in doubt, write in or call us at 800-737-2753 to...
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Stabled And Outdoors Summer Horse Tip!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

SUMMER HORSE TIP ☀️ Stabled or Outdoors? Stabled horses: If your horse is stabled with daily turnout, consider adjusting his turn out time to the coolest part of the day. In many parts of the country where day time temps and humidity spike, horse owners...
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Thank You For Your Service

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

This weekend is Memorial Weekend advance of Monday's Memorial Day and while many folks view it as the beginning of summer and a terrific reason for a cook out with family and friends (which it is), we would like to thank our Service Members AND their...
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Eggspecting Your First Flock To Begin Laying?

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

Backyard and hobby chicken-ing is ever increasing. Is this season your first flock? When Should You Start Eggs-Pecting? For those of you first time chick parents, the waiting can seems like forever to when they will start laying. Have patience... they...
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Treat Your Horse Show Mom On Mother's Day

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

How to bake super horse show muffins… Blueberry, Coconut & Macadamia Muffins First… Preheat oven to 400°F. Ingredients 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour , divided 2 tablespoons...
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Southern Florida Equestrian Destination Competitions

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

Many equestrians consider the Southern Florida winter scene the center of the sport horse universe. It's definitely a special winter destination for many top, international riders. Even a global pandemic couldn't stop the 2021 Ocala and Wellington...
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Put Your Boots On Horse Girls!.. There's Glass Everywhere!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

It's been a long and winding road for ladies of rodeo but this year a group of talented breakaway ropers shattered glass ceilings left and right! We are proud to be associated with some of the leading ladies of women in rodeo like Lari Dee Guy, Hope...
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Team Spalding Bucket Wishlist - Dawn's Brumby Safari

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

We all have our bucket wishlists. This is the time of the year when sharing those dreams are extra fun. It was a joy to discover Team Spalding's own, Dawn Allen, has a dream trip wish that would excite even a young Jim Craig (SEE The Man from Snowy...
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Inspiring Horse Books for Your Holiday Reading List

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

The challenges this year are like none we’ve seen in modern times. As 2020 winds down, I hope you’re all filled with hope and optimism for this coming new year. These three books, I’ve found not only inspiring but encouraging that facing...
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Thanksgiving 2020 Simple Yet Gourmet Leftover Ideas

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

Galettes are in the zeitgeist. These rustic pies are unstructured, forgiving, and are the pastry we all need for 2020! If you’re making pies for your Thanksgiving dinner simply make (or buy) an extra crust. To bake your savory Thanksgiving Leftover...
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That Pumpkin EVERYTHING Time of Year!

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

Fall hits and so does pumpkin spiced this and pumpkin filled that. Our trusty steeds shouldn't miss out on this pumpkin crazed time of year so here's a simple recipe, whether you're a seasoned baker or not, to prepare a tasty treat for your...
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Five Tips To Get Your Horses Ready For Winter

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

We blinked and summer happened. Right!? Well, hello fall! Here are 5 tips to help you get your horses ready for the winter months ahead. Burrrr! Clean your tack! It's been a long, hot summer! Give your saddle, bridle, and other leather tack...
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Fall Veterinary Horse Check List With Equine Veterinarian Dr. Jenni Grimmett

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 1 year ago

It's officially fall! Time to start getting ready for winter! In this episode, Jenni Grimmett DVM explains her practice's winter healthy horse check list to get your horse ready to go into the colder months. Watch Fall Veterinary Horse Check List...
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On the Road with Jenni Grimmett Ultrasounding Alpacas

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 2 years ago

It's HOT! Cool off by watching this wonderful snowy winter episode with Doc Jenni and watch as she ultrasounds Alpacas ! Burr! You can feel the brisk winter air just by watching! Dr. Jenni Grimmett is an incredibly approachable veterinarian...
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Are You Starting Fly Predators Late in the Season? Here Is What You Need To Know…

by HorseGirl eNews

Posted over 2 years ago

Fly Predators are a fly preventative . Fly Predators kill developing flies, but do not affect adult pest flies that are already flying around. This means you need to go after both the future flies with Fly Predators and existing flies with Fly Traps and...
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