Derby House Classic Fly Rug

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However i do find myself thinking "wow what amazing buckles and straps etc" when i use other brands (which is a little sad i know! If you would rather have a less impactful print, Derby House do this same rug in a traditional silver colour. It’s a real torment for horses and any horse person watching and thinking about the potential consequences of this harassment.

At Discount Equestrian, we are horse enthusiasts and understand the impact of flies on horses; that’s why we chose only the best fly rugs for horses for our extensive range of fly rugs and fly sheets for horses to help you address this issue. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. My horse is a TB x, and although he is slightly on the porky side from the lovely summer grass, he is by no means fat! Fly rugs effectively shield horses from these filthy and dangerous pests, keeping them away from their bodies, reducing irritation and stress completely, and preventing diseases caused by bites.It’s important to remember that biting flies and mosquitos are disease vectors and cause most equestrian pandemics.

The white mesh ensures as much heat is redirected away from the horse as possible, while protecting from those pesky flies!

At the time of the first try on, this pony — who has been recently clipped for a show — was the only animal in the stables, but I would usually avoid putting a rug with no neck on a freshly clipped horse who is attending a competition. I would predict this rug would probably last a single season, but it’s not overly expensive so this would be fine with me. Here is when waterproof fly sheets and rugs come in handy; you don’t have to confine your horse in the stall or worry about water or flies. For example, use approved fly repellents or sprays, bathe your horse regularly with specialised products, and empty potential water accumulation sources, such as buckets, empty pots, etc.