New custom come from Germany: zebra painted horses to reject insects and mosquitos

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Is the last trend from Germany, especially in the Hannoveraner region this last custom is not inspired by the fashion but really by the seasonal needs, spreaded up to create a real community on facebook. A lot of german owners paints their horses with zebra designs to repel the attack of insects and mosquitoes.This idea came from a recent study made by scientists equipe on zebras, noting that the color inhibits the insects attacks, especially when the stripes are thin.
On facebook the page is https://www.facebook.com/BremsenfreiDankZebrastreifen, where the practitioners of this use exchange advices about this new custom.
from: blick.ch
(MC)

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