Introducing Beau
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326546)
Rockingham, Australia
November 9, 2023 10:02pm CST
The horse in the photo is Beau, whose name used to be Mr Bubbles. His new owner didn’t fancy standing out in the paddock calling out ‘Mr Bubbles, Mr Bubbles' so now he is Beau. His previous owner rode him in endurance rides but now he will be used for pleasure rides by the lady where we’re house-sitting.
He is wearing a fly-veil. These are popular in Australia where we have a lot of flies. Some, including Beau’s, has a flap that goes down over the nose and acts as a shield against the sun. Grey/white horses and those with white noses can get sunburnt during our hot summers, and sometimes gets cancerous growths.
Because the nose piece is the same colour as Beau, you can't see it very well. They have even cut out pieces so his nostrils aren't covered up. Some horses that are sensitive to fly and mosquito bites wear cotton rugs during the day as well.
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@FourWalls (62612)
• United States
10 Nov
Oh, I thought he was just camera shy. 
It’s great that he’s enjoying “retirement” and also that his owners are careful to keep him from exposure to sun and insect bites.
It’s great that he’s enjoying “retirement” and also that his owners are careful to keep him from exposure to sun and insect bites.6 people like this
@Deepizzaguy (95165)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Nov
Nice looking horse named Beau on this post.
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@Beestring (13438)
• Hong Kong
10 Nov
It's good that Beau is well protected from flies and sunshine.
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@allknowing (130269)
• India
10 Nov
That is covering his eyes too unless that veil is transparent.
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@RebeccasFarm (86937)
• United States
11 Nov
Poor things with the flies and the sun
Well, yes a shorter name makes sense.
Well, yes a shorter name makes sense.1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (49222)
• United States
10 Nov
I’ve never seen a horse with a fly-veil.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49222)
• United States
11 Nov
@JudyEv It’s good that they have this to help with the annoying flies.
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@wolfgirl569 (96122)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Nov
@JudyEv He looks strong enough to do that
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@RasmaSandra (73951)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Nov
Beau is a very handsome horse, I am glad he is protected from nasty flies,
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@Fleura (29245)
• United Kingdom
11 Nov
@JudyEv I can sympathise with that. When I lived on the river I got bitten a lot and developed some sort of reaction where the bitten area would swell up really badly. Luckily since I have had less exposure that over-reaction seems to have subsided.
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@snowy22315 (170926)
• United States
10 Nov
The dog that is in my profile pic was named Beau. Good for the sun shield.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
10 Nov
I didn't realize that horses can get sunburned, but I guess it makes sense. Hope Beau likes his new name and his new home.
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@JudyEv (326546)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov
White and grey horse are most at risk and those with white blazes on their faces.
@JESSY3236 (19008)
• United States
14 Nov
He's a pretty horse. Can he see using that veil?
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@dgobucks226 (34459)
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12 Nov
I've noticed flies can be particularly relentless to horses and cows. My Uncle and Aunt had both and they did seem to always be around the poor animal's eyes. That's a good invention!
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
10 Nov
It would seem odd to rename a mature horse. But hey, it was his horse, so his prerogative. I think I mentioned once the story of Cal who started as Debra, which is an absolutely ridiculous name for a cat. We chose Callie until we realized she had balls, and it then just became Cal. lol
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