EquiShield Protect

30/05/2026

Why Some Horses Attract More Flies than Others

Some horses naturally draw more insects due to coat colour, heat, sweat composition, scent, or even the shine of their coat.
For horses that seem to attract every fly in the paddock, EquiShield Protect offers a refined, natural barrier that helps reduce landings and restore comfort.
If your horse is a magnet for insects, EquiShield Protect offers elevated, long lasting support.

21/05/2026

Natural Ingredients That Help Deter Biting Insects

Nature offers extraordinary botanicals that help deter insects, citronella, eucalyptus, geranium, peppermint, cedarwood, neem, and lavender. These oils don’t just smell beautiful; they help mask the scent cues insects use to locate horses.

These are the same premium grade oils infused into EquiShield Protect, chosen for their purity, strength, and longevity.
If you value natural luxury in your horse’s care, EquiShield Protect embodies it.
Order yours today, your horse will be forever thankful you did.

15/05/2026

Recently we had a question from a concerned horse owner about march flies and what she could do to prevent them from biting. Below is a bit of information about march flies and what you can do, to stop them annoying your horse.

What march flies actually are:
March flies (also called tabanids) belong to the same family as horseflies. This means:
• They’re strong fliers
• They’re aggressive biters
• Their mouthparts are designed to cut the skin, not pierce it
• Their bites can cause pain, swelling, and agitation
They’re not like regular houseflies — they’re much tougher and far more determined.

Why march flies bite horses:
Female march flies need blood meals to produce eggs. They’re attracted to:
• Heat (warm bodies)
• Movement (horses swishing, walking, trotting)
• Dark colours (black, navy, dark bay coats)
• CO₂ (breathing)
• Shiny coats (sunlight reflection)
This is why even well groomed horses get hammered by them.

When march flies are most active:
March flies thrive in:
• Hot, humid weather
• Still air (low wind)
• Midday to late afternoon
• Near water, bushland, and paddocks with shade
If your horse is stomping more in the afternoon, this is why.

Why they’re so hard to repel
Unlike mosquitoes or stable flies, march flies don’t rely heavily on scent to find their target. They use:
• Vision
• Heat detection
• Movement tracking
This is why even strong smelling repellents only offer partial protection — but partial protection still makes a big difference in comfort.

What actually helps reduce march fly landings:
Horse owners can manage march flies by combining a few strategies:
1. Strong essential oil sprays
Oils like citronella, eucalyptus, geranium, peppermint, cedarwood, neem, and lavender help mask scent cues and reduce landings.
2. Non water based formulas
These stay on longer in heat, sweat, and humidity — crucial during march fly season.
3. Light coloured rugs
March flies prefer dark surfaces. A light rug can reduce attraction significantly.
4. Shade + breeze
They struggle to fly in wind and avoid cooler, shaded areas.
5. Avoiding peak times
Hot, still afternoons are the worst.

For my own horses, I’ve been using EquiShield Protect because it’s non water based and uses those stronger essential oils that help deter biting insects, including march flies. It doesn’t stop them completely, nothing does, but it definitely reduces landings and keeps my horses more settled.

09/05/2026

Bot flies don’t just irritate your horse — they disrupt their calm, their comfort, and their confidence. You see it in every stomp, every swish, every moment they can’t settle. EquiShield Protect was created for owners who want more than temporary relief.
Crafted in Australia with cosmetic‑grade essential oils and a non‑water‑based formula, it delivers longer‑lasting protection that stays on through heat, sweat, and humidity — while leaving the coat soft, nourished, and beautifully conditioned.
And with a 12+ month shelf life, every bottle lasts as long as the protection it gives.
No watered‑down sprays.
No weak results.
Just premium care your horse can feel.
Give them the luxury of real relief. Order your's today, Only $34.95.

04/05/2026

I started EquiShield Protect for one simple reason, I was tired of using sprays that smelled nice for five minutes and did nothing for my horse. If you’ve ever stood in the paddock, watching your horse flick their tail and stomp in frustration, you know the feeling. You want to help them… but most products just don’t hold up.
So I began experimenting, different oils, different blends and different consistencies. I wanted something all natural, non water based, and strong enough to actually stay on the coat, not disappear the moment the horse walked away.
After months of testing, tweaking, and handing bottles to friends to try on their own horses, EquiShield Protect was born.
Now I’m sharing it with the equine community because I know how much our horses rely on us to choose what’s best for them.
If you want real protection, not another watered down spray, head over to our page and click the like button and order yours today. More updates, info, and new products are coming.

24/04/2026

19/04/2026

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