How to protect your horse from flies during summer?
As the days get warmer, flies and other insects are also coming back to bother your horse. Kentucky Horsewear gives you some tips to best protect your horse this summer.
In the field
Finally, your horse gets to go more out in the field again. When in the field, you want your horse to enjoy its time outside. Your horse being bothered by flies and other insects is the last thing you want. You can try a normal fly spray but fly spray doesn’t offer protection for things such as eye infections, itching, allergies, and UV radiation.
The best way to protect your horse’s body is a fly rug. The Kentucky Horsewear Mesh Fly Rug is very light and breathable so your horse can still enjoy the nice weather. The Mesh Fly Rug is anatomically shaped to stay in the right position, even after rolling. The rug is featured with a special triangle closure. This closure relieves pressure on the horse’s chest and withers, therefore it’s very comfortable during grazing. It’s the perfect rug for horses with sensitive skin who often experience itching.
Flies are often attracted to the eyes of the horse. This is because there are proteins in the tear fluid that feeds them. If your horse is bugged by the flies and to avoid eye infection and vet bills, you can use a fly mask. The Kentucky Fly Mask Classic with ears & nose also protects the nose if that’s needed. The nose flap is detachable with velcro, which offers you the opportunity to choose the amount of protection.
Doesn’t your horse like to have his ears and covered? This high-quality fly mask with a lower price tag is the perfect solution. Our Fly Mask Classic without ears protects your horse against flies and other bugs all day long.
In the stable
Flies are attracted by the smell of horses and manure. Therefore, it’s important to keep the stable as clean as possible. Try also to wash your horse more often. On top of that, a shower is very refreshing on warm days. Does your horse need some extra protection in the stable? Then our Mesh Fly Sheet is a great rug. This Fly Sheet is a light rug to protect your horse from any bugs at the stable. The material of the rug is very breathable and strong so the horse will still enjoy a breeze of fresh air.
During training
Insects bothering your horse during training or competition is really annoying. When your horse shakes its head too much to try to keep the bugs away, you can try one of our fly veils. A fly veil protects the ears of the horses and adds an extra touch to your horse’s outfit.
If your horse needs more protection, you can try the Fly Mask Slim Fit. This mask can be used both during riding and in the field. Thanks to the stretchy lycra fabric, the mask fits closely to the horse’s head. This makes it easy to put over a bridle and makes sure no insects can fly in the mask.
During transport
To make transport as comfortable as possible, try to keep the truck bug-free. If you open some windows, you could create an airflow in the truck, which flies don’t like. For your horse, a little breeze can also be comfortable on a warm day.
If your horse needs some extra protection, you can try the 4D spacer cooler sheet. This rug is entirely made from our 4D spacer material, which allows to evacuate heat and perspiration very quickly from your horse and thus dry it quickly. Due to its honeycomb structure, the 4D spacer provides a soft effect while being very resistant. Therefore, your horse is never sweaty or damp and protected against insects.
Now you’re ready for summer ☀️
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