Theres nothing worse than the sight of your horse covered in flies on an otherwise peaceful summers day. They clearly arent fans of the pests either, so I always try to provide some protection in the form of a fly mask and spray.My cob is pretty unflappable so when I head into the field brandishing a fly spray and give him a quick spritz he barely bats an eyelid. His companion, a Welsh section A gelding, is less keen on being accosted by a spray-wielding human when hes trying to enjoy his breakfast, so when United Equine Products sent their new Equine Fly Spray Wipes they were gratefully received.The wipes come in a large cylindrical container with closable lid and on first impression smelt very strongly of repellent, including garlic, which wasnt at all unpleasant but not an aroma you would like lingering on your hands, so I would recommend wearing gloves or washing your hands thoroughly soon after application.Ideal for spooky ponies and applying to facesMy horses had a quick sniff of the wipes and didnt seem particularly interested and were very happy to have their them applied to their bodies from the first try. I found them incredibly useful for their faces, which obviously I wouldnt spray with repellent, so it saves you having to use a sponge or cloth, or using your hands to put on a traditional solution.EffectivenessIf your equines enjoy a good muddy roll (I think they all do!) and arent always looking pristine, you may find the wipes arent as effective at getting the repellent onto the fur, but I imagine spray is also less effective when applied onto muddy coats.That being said, flies definitely seemed less prevalent after Id used the wipes and it was really nice to be able to see my pony fly-free without having to potentially upset him with a spray.Biodegradable My only reservation with the product was the wasteful nature of disposable wipes. However, after reading up about the wipes on the United Equine Products website I noticed they are 100 percent biodegradable, so offer a more eco-friendly solution than disposable wipes that do not break down.Value for moneyGoing forward I will keep using the wipes next summer, in conjunction with a spray. I would highly recommend them for faces and for horses and ponies who do not like sprays.My first pot still has lots of wipes left so they are a good investment at 24.95 for a pot of 70 wipes. They recommend around three wipes per horse, but I think this needs to be a clean animal to work as well as possible.Key informationFull name: Fly Free Equine Fly Spray Wipes from United Equine ProductsRRP 24.95Buy NowView the full range of products from United Equine ProductsThe post My spooky pony is much happier with Equine Fly Spray Wipes than a traditional spray appeared first on Your Horse.