4 Reasons Your Horse Dreads July

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4 Reasons Your Horse Dreads July

He can't tell you summer is the hardest season of his year. But if you pay attention, you can see.

Written by Emilia T

Published on June 17, 2026

If your horse could talk, July is the month he'd complain about most.

I know that’s weird because July is usually the best for us horse owners. BBQs, swimming, fireworks.

But for your horse, it’s a different story.

While you're enjoying summer, he's enduring it — and he can't tell you why it's gotten so bad.

But once you understand what summer (especially July) is really doing to him, you can't unsee it.

1. The Heat Unleashes the Bugs — And They Never Stop

When the temperature climbs, the insects don't just show up. They swarm.

Flies, mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, horseflies, deer flies — July is their peak season, and your horse is their target.

They don't just annoy him. They bite, they draw blood, and they spread disease from one animal to the next across your whole barn.

He can't swat them off his face.
He can't escape them in the field.
All he can do is stomp, swish, and shake his head for hours — burning energy, losing condition, and never getting a moment of peace.

In July, the bugs are relentless. Your horse needs protection that's just as relentless.

2. Most Fly Sprays Quit In The Harshness Of The Summer

Here's the cruel part: the hotter it gets, the faster most sprays fail.

Heat, humidity, and sweat break down conventional fly sprays in a hurry.

You spray him down in the morning, feel good about it — and by midday it's already gone.

The flies are back, the tail is swishing again, and he's defenseless until you can re-apply.

Most owners don't realize this is happening. The horse can't tell you that the spray wore off two hours ago.

So he stands there exposed, while you assume he's covered.

A spray that lasts 30 minutes in July heat isn't protection — it's a false sense of security.

3. What's Protecting Him May Also Be Poisoning Him

Now stack another problem on top of it all.

To get that staying power, most fly sprays load up on harsh chemicals — DEET, synthetic pyrethroids, and pyrethrins.

These were never designed for daily use on a horse's skin.
Research has linked them to skin irritation, coughing in the barn, hair loss, and long-term health risks — not just for horses, but for the kids, riders, and dogs around them.

So in the heat of July, your horse faces a brutal trade-off: get eaten alive by bugs, or get coated in chemicals he's breathing in and absorbing all day long. Neither one is fair to him.

Bottom line: Real protection shouldn't come at the cost of your horse's health.

4. And You Don't Know Where to Go From Here

It’s not your fault. You've done everything right.

You spray him down at dawn, and by lunch he's swishing again.

You switch brands, and the new one either quits just as fast or fills the barn with a chemical haze you don't want near your kids, your dogs, or yourself.

You've seen the irritated patches and the restless behavior, and somewhere in the back of your mind, you've started to wonder why such a simple problem turns to complex chaos.

So you're stuck. The bugs won't stop. The sprays won't last. And the ones that do last come loaded with chemicals you don't trust. Every road out seems to dead-end.

That's exactly where Tim Cable stood — until he decided he'd had enough.

How One Man Made It His Life Mission To Solve This Problem

Tim Cable, a third-generation farrier with over 50 years of hands-on experience, had spent his whole life watching horses suffer through summer with sprays that either didn't work or weren't safe.

He was done choosing between the two — so he set out to build the spray that should have existed all along.

His inspiration? His daughter, Charlee. Just like her dad, she loves horses — and Tim was determined to build a spray safe enough to use around her, yet strong enough to stand up to the toughest barn conditions.

After years of talking to chemists, everyday barn testing, and lots of stress… The result was Charlee’s Fly Spray, named after his daughter.

It’s a plant-based formula powered by lemongrass and peppermint. It’s designed to create a botanical layer on the coat so it actually sticks through heat and sweat.

It protects against flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and horseflies for hours, even days, not minutes. All without the DEET. No pyrethrins. No chemical junk.

Think of it as armor without poison — practical, all-day protection that gives your horse calmer rides, longer relief, and skin that finally gets to recover.

It's family-owned, made in the USA, trusted by therapeutic barns and Olympic riders, and backed by hundreds of 5-star reviews from over 10,000 happy horse owners.

Your Horse Deserves Better This July

Whether this is your first time hearing about Charlee’s Fly Spray or if you have been a long-time fan, this is the perfect time to stock up.

Once a year, Tim hosts the biggest sale of the year, the 4th of July Sale.

Get his most popular fly spray bundle, PLUS free shipping, PLUS a free can of fly spray wipes.

It's everything your horse would ask for if he could: protection that lasts, bugs kept at bay, and skin that finally gets a break. And it's backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee — if you don't love it, you don't pay.

Don't wait until the next swarm rolls in. Check availability below and choose your bundle to start protecting your horse — without the toxic trade-offs.

| Over 10,000 Happy Horse Owners

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What Do The Customers Say?

It blew me away! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I saw a post on Facebook for Charlee's Fly Spray and was instantly curious! I liked the idea of all natural ingredients but was leery it could be effective without harsh chemicals. To try it, I just bought 1 32oz spray bottle because it felt like a premium and I wasn't sure it would work! But this fly spray blew me away. When I went to visit my horse, she was lazily eating from a hay bag but was covered with stable flies. She was stomping and swishing her tail. Once I brushed her, I sprayed her with Charlee's fly spray and went about my business of cleaning her paddock. A few minutes later, I looked over at her and not one fly was on her! When I asked the barn manager what she thought, she said she was really impressed with its effectiveness. They were running a July special so I bought the bundle and will keep some at home for us and our dog while we hike our woods, and I'll take some on a trip later this month. Meanwhile, I'll bring the 1/2 gallon refill back to the barn for my horse. I am so pleased that I found a natural product that will work for us and all of our animal friends! Thanks Charlee's Fly Spray for a terrific product!"

Barbara | Verified Buyer

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Extremely allergic to chemicals ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I am extremely allergic to chemicals and pesticides... I have tried many other natural fly sprays, made my own ran the whole gambit and best they last one hour and one popular brand even cause severe horse allergies. I took a chance on Charlee‘s. Am I ever glad I did. I sincerely encourage everybody to give this product a try! I am forever grateful to you all for making such an excellent product that doesn’t make me or the horses sick ."

Melody | Verified Buyer

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Great Product ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"My horse hates being fly sprayed. He moves forward, back and side to side. I have to put him on cross ties and still he moves as much as possible. Yesterday I went out to his yard with my bottle of Charlee's. He let me spray him without moving much at all. He doesn't move at all when I spray him on the ties. This fall, the flies are biting hard and they don't bother him at all with Charlee's Fly Spray..."

Judy | Verified Buyer

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Even Spray Myself ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I sprayed myself with Charlie’s even before I used it on my mare. I wanted to know if it would be effective against the heavy crop of mosquitoes in our area. I stepped into my garden “jungle” and was really pleased and surprised that I was not bugged or bitten! The flies at our barn have been bad this year requiring us to spray and re-spray our horses. After spraying my mare with Charlie’s, my mare was able to settle into work without being distracted by fly bites. Thank you Charlee’s!"

Patty | Verified Buyer

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I was skeptical ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I am so glad to have found Charlee's Fly Spray. I was very skeptical about even trying something I saw on Facebook, I'm so glad I did. It keeps all the nasty insects from biting my horse when nothing has worked before, it's just amazing! Love that it is family owned, made in the U.S.A., pesticide-free and made with all natural ingredients, all the reasons I gave it a try. Ordering was simple and it arrived super fast. Thank you!"

Jodi Butler | Verified Buyer

| Over 10,000 Happy Horse Owners

Complete Fly Protection, Without Harsh Chemicals — Backed by a 100% Guarantee.

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