Equus Now!'s Fly Sheet Guide
Posted by Equus Now! on 29th Aug 2023
The temperatures are rising which means the flies are here! Let us help you navigate our collection of fly sheets, masks, boots, and more to find the PERFECT solution for your horse!
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Fly Sheets: Equus Now!'s
2023 Guide
Why Use a Fly Sheet?
Warm temperatures and sunny skies make summer many peoples (and horses) favorite time of year. With that, however, comes fly season that has its own set of challenges. Fly sheets have many benefits in addition to fly protection.
- Protects your horse from flies landing on or biting them.
- Many fly sheets offer UV protection, preventing coat bleaching in dark colored horses. It also lowers the chance of skin cancer or sunburn on light colored horses.
- Helps horses with skin allergies or sensitivities.
How to Choose the Right Fly Sheet for Your Horse
With so many different kinds of fly sheets on the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which is best for your horse. The first thing to take into account when choosing a fly sheet is your horses needs.
Is your horse very sensitive to flies or has skin sensitivities? Is your horse tough on their clothing and need extra durability?
The best way to choose a fly sheet is to figure out your horses needs first.
The Horse That Needs Extra Durability
For the horses that like to have a little too much fun out in the paddock, we recommend the Weatherbeeta Comfitec Ripshield Plus or the Rambo Protector Fly Sheet.
Both of these sheets offer extra protection through extended hoods, belly coverage, and extended tail flaps. They both offer UV protection and durable yet light mesh.
The Weatherbeeta Comfitec Ripshield Plus features super durable yet light 1200 denier polyester cross hatch weave to control and limit tears.
The Rambo Protector features Horseware's patented self-repairing fabric. This unique mesh re-forms back into its original structure if damaged from rubbing or wear. This makes it able to withstand your horse rubbing against surfaces, making it a popular option for horses with sweet itch.
The Horse That Needs Extra Protection
Some horses are much more sensitive to insects than others. Other horses may have skin sensitivities like sweet itch, or need extra UV protection due to dark or light coats. Here are our top 3 picks for horses that need a little more protection:
Amigo Bug Buster with No-Fly Zone Technology
This fly sheet from Horseware is treated with an all-natural, powerful insect repellent. It has proven to be effective against flies, ticks, and fleas, and lasts for up to 25 washes.
Weatherbeeta Comfitec Combo Fly Sheet
This soft but durable mesh fly sheet from Weatherbeeta is a classic style at a great price. It offers 65% UV protection with a large tail flap, combo neck for full coverage, and side gussets for natural movement.
This beautiful lavender sheet from Horseware is made from soft, absorbent and strong knitted polyester. It features extended belly coverage and supersized tail flap and leg arches. Its improved neck shape offers greater coverage when grazing.
Fly Accessories
There are many additional options for fly protection. Tailor your horses fly wardrobe to their needs by mixing and matching fly sheets, sprays, masks, and boots to get the perfect combination!
Fly masks are great for UV protection, preventing insects from landing on your horse's face and eyes, preventing dust and other airorne particles from getting in their eyes, and for protection for eye or facial injuries. The Cashel Quiet Ride Fly Mask can give your horse extra protection when riding.
Fly boots are great for ultra sensitive horses. They help keep flies away and stomping and stress to a minimum. The Shires Airflow Fly Boots are made of lightweight fabric with fleece bound edges to ensure superior comfort.