Picking the Best Fly Sheet for Your Horse
We all want to do our best to protect our horses during fly season, so picking the BEST FLY SHEET can make a huge difference. Fly sheets for horses come in all different styles and offer various benefits, including fly protection, airflow, durability, UV protection, and more. Every horse owner has a different need for their sheet and should consider the following when deciding:
- Material: Is the sheet made of a thick, durable mesh? Is it lightweight and breathable? Does it offer UV protection? Does it protect from small insects?
- Fit and coverage: Does it fit your horse's unique build? Does it cover your horse’s neck? Does it leave the mane uncovered?
- Durability: Is the sheet durable enough for a playful horse? What’s the warranty of the sheet?
To make deciding easier, we compiled a list of our Top 7 Best Fly Sheets for Horses:
- Mosquito Mesh Fly Sheets
- Ripstop Nylon Mesh Fly Sheet
- Soft Interlock Mesh Fly Sheet
- Soft Interlock Mesh Zebra Fly Sheet
- Mosquito Mesh Hybrid Fly Sheet
- Dura-Mesh Fly Sheets
- RipGuard Fly Sheet
If you’re looking for the best airflow and insect protection, look no further than the Mosquito Mesh Fly Sheet. The extra-fine “window screen” 350D nylon mesh keeps the smallest bugs away, even no-see-ums and mosquitos, and has an extra-long tail cover for extra protection. It’s lightweight and durable, perfect for your playful horse. This sheet is available in multiple fit options designed to fit a variety of horses, from low to high-withered horses. You can also choose between a bellyband or surcingle belly closure, open or closed front closure, and even options with attached necks. Available in horse or draft sizes. 2 year warranty.
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If you live in an area that is extremely hot in the summer, you will want a fly sheet that has the best airflow. Ripstop Nylon Mesh Fly Sheets offer the best airflow, keeping your horse cool in hot weather. The soft, shiny, reflective 300D nylon mesh has the best breathability out of all our fly sheets and can withstand most pasture play. This sheet comes in our Euro fit with fleece at the withers to prevent rubbing, extending 4 to 6 inches onto the mane, as well as the attached neck option that covers your horse’s neck. Choose between a bellyband or surcingle belly closure options. Available only in horse sizes.
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The Soft Interlock Mesh Fly Sheet is the best fly sheet if you’re looking for UV protection. The soft and comfortable 350D polyester mesh fabric provides 80% UV protection and effective insect protection and is durable enough for light play. This sheet comes in a Euro fit, high neck, and attached neck option that covers your horse’s neck. Choose between a bellyband or surcingle belly closure, but it only has an open front closure option. Available in horse, pony, and mini sizes.
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The Soft Interlock Mesh Zebra Fly Sheet is the best for UV protection for those with a wild side. The soft and comfortable 350D polyester mesh fabric provides 80% UV protection and effective insect protection and is durable enough for light play. The zebra stripes offer more than just a fun look. The same material as our Soft Interlock Mesh, but the zebra stripes provide more than a “wild” look. Studies have shown that zebra stripes deter flies from landing on your horse. So, while your horse is being protected from harmful UV rays, the zebra stripes are keeping the flies and bugs from biting your horse. You can read more about how our zebra pattern works to deter flies. This sheet comes in a euro fit and attached neck option. Choose between a bellyband or surcingle belly closure, but it only has an open front closure option. Available in horse size only.
The Mosquito Mesh Hybrid Fly Sheet is the perfect combination of materials to offer your horse the best fly AND UV protection. It’s a combination of the Soft Interlock Mesh and Mosquito Mesh material to allow your horse to be protected from small biting insects while staying cool in direct sunlightt, with 80% UV protection on the sides and 60% UV protection along the back of your horse. It’s available in various fits, perfect for low to high-withered horses, and even has a an attached neck cover option for additional protection. Choose between a bellyband or surcingle belly closure, but it only has an open front closure option. Available in horse size only. 2 year warranty.
If you have an extremely playful horse, the Dura-Mesh Fly sheet is the best fly sheet for durability and turnout. This sheet is made of exceptionally durable 1000D heavy poly/vinyl coated mesh that withstands the demands of turnout while providing 70% UV protection. It’s available in various fits, perfect for anything from Thoroughbreds to Quarter Horses. Choose between a bellyband or surcingle belly closure, but it only has an open front closure option. Available in horse size only. 3 year warranty.
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If you have a horse that is constantly snagging its fly sheet, then the RipGuard Fly Sheet is a fly sheet worth investing in. This fly sheet, made of a 350D x 600D soft diamond woven mesh fabric, self-repairs against snags.. When you see a snag on the fabric, you simply rub the fabric back and forth between your fingers to repair it. This fly sheet is available in multiple fit options that are perfect for low to high-withered horses. Available in horse size only. Have a senior horse? We have this sheet available for seniors! 3 year warranty.
If you’re still having trouble finding the perfect fly sheet for your horse, you can visit our Fly Sheet Finder. All you must do is fill in some information about your horse, and we will find the perfect fly sheet for your horse in just 60 seconds.
