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Savvy Touch Faark Off Fly Spray Review 2026: Worth the Price?

It's actually fine. — Mostly Legit

  • "Unique product made by fly haters for fly haters"

    Standard equine fly spray with essential oils; no novel formulation disclosed or clinically tested.

    Internal: comparison to competitor products
  • "Repels flies, insects, and midges with healing oils"

    No ingredient list provided; cannot verify formula matches any clinical standard for insect repellency.

    Internal: product page analysis

Consumer advice

If you like the product's humor and it works for your horse, the price ($24 NZD for 250ml) is in line with other equine fly sprays. However, don't buy it expecting superior performance—you're primarily paying for the branding. Compare it directly to Absorbine Ultrashield or Pyranha at similar price points. Always test on a small area first to ensure your horse doesn't have sensitivity to the essential oils.

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Claims vs Evidence

MODEST

0 of 3 claims supported by evidence.

"Repels flies, insects, and midges" Partial

Essential oils have insect-repelling properties, but effectiveness varies by formulation and horse.

Based on: essential oils (unspecified)

"Contains healing and cooling oils to soothe stings and bites" Partial

Some essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties, but clinical evidence in equine products is limited.

Based on: cooling oils (unspecified), healing oils (unspecified)

"Helps soothe irritation of stings, bites, and rashes" Stretch

Soothing effect is anecdotal; no clinical trials on this specific product provided.

Based on: cooling oils, healing oils

2 partial · 1 stretch

Ingredients

Evidence: strong · moderate · weak · debunked

Based on peer-reviewed research from PubMed and Examine.com

This product does not disclose individual ingredient doses.

essential oils (unspecified)

Berry extract used for prostate health and hair loss. Clinical trials show modest but real benefits for both.

moderate

Research-backed dose: 320 mg daily (most studied dose for urinary and hair outcomes)

cooling oils (unspecified)

Berry extract used for prostate health and hair loss. Clinical trials show modest but real benefits for both.

moderate

Research-backed dose: 320 mg daily (most studied dose for urinary and hair outcomes)

healing oils (unspecified)

Berry extract used for prostate health and hair loss. Clinical trials show modest but real benefits for both.

moderate

Research-backed dose: 320 mg daily (most studied dose for urinary and hair outcomes)

cooling oils

healing oils

Price & Value

Moderate

Savvy Touch Faark Off Fly Spray

$24.00 NZD

Absorbine Ultrashield Fly Spray or Pyranha Equine Fly Spray

Approximately $20-28 NZD for similar 250-500ml bottles

Research sources: PubMed · Examine.com

Analyzed product: https://horsesports.co.nz/products/faark-off-fly-spray

Analysis generated: 2026-05-02 · Engine v1.0.0