Here is some info that may help!
The only dog I ever really had that was mine was an Airedale Terrier that my Pappy bought me when I was three. She was a traveler and I know we used to pull ticks off her that looked like grapes! She lived until I was about 22 years old, I still miss her. It would be hard to think she did not have something tick related.
Hi lindsay,
You are very fortunate to have horses, such beautiful animals, and I would suppose that the brushing helps, but only a bit. Even for people, we can get bitten inside the home, if a tick gets in, or just going from the house to the car. Can't spray up every time you get the mail. Not sure what the answer would be to always feel safe, and be safe.