Now, with new and improved comfortable elastic, these non-fitted fly boots come in a set of 4 and are affordable and durable. The heavy 1000D poly/vinyl mesh offers your horse maximum comfort and protection from bugs with 70% UV protection - perfect for the horse that likes to play out in the pasture. These boots protect your horse from the bottom of the knee to the coronet band from stable flies and larger biting flies. The fleece around the top and bottom of the boot adds additional comfort while reducing the chances of flies getting inside the non-fitted fly boot.
These fly boots are made from our most durable 1000D heavy poly/vinyl Dura-Mesh fabric that provides better airflow due to the open weave of the boots and 70% UV protection. The fabric offers insect protection that is best at protecting your horse from medium to large-sized flies, such as deer flies, greenheads, and horse flies.
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Brand
Dura-Mesh
Filter Durability
Hard Play
Overall rating: 3.9052632 / 5 from 95 reviews.
These non-fitted fly boots, made from 1000D heavy poly/vinyl coated mesh, offer UV protection and comfort for horses. Customers praise their quality and durability but have mixed opinions on fit and effectiveness against flies. The boots are designed for medium to large-sized insects and provide protection from the knee to the coronet band.
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"I was hopeful these would stay up and be comfortable. My horse is 16. 3 QH. The horse size is too big at the bottom causing the whole boot to slide down. Within a week he stepped on the bottom and tore the velcro off about 4”. Going to try to sew it. Bigger legged horses it will probably fit better."
"Seem to be better at staying up than other brands. But one already ripped because of the rubber tag"
"Love these! Great fit - snug but rubber edging is soft so no constriction! Alfie has not torn them off so that’s a plus too!"
"They are good boots the one drawback i will have to say is that if you aren't on perfectly at least on my donkeys legs they will slip off, but with the color they are easy to spot, maybe make the pony size a little smaller like width wise though, overall good boots."
"I was very happy with those boots. They’re the best fitting ones. I’ve had so far that the poop didn’t fall down in them. But a couple years ago I bought some rain sheets and they leaked right through so I just felt like I wasted my money on them"
"This is my second season buying these fly boots for a mare with DSLD. They seem to hold up, although by the end of fly season they are worse for wear; the plastic strips that provide rigidity get bent and the mesh starts to fray. Still, for the most part they stay up and do their job. I like that there is soft material at the top and bottom where it makes contact with her leg, and that they flex enough to not cause any rubs even with her incorrect morphology but still sturdy enough to make it through a season."
"I’ve been using fly boots on my mule Arnie for a while now and started on Gemma Mule for this season. And the difference has been incredible. Before, they would constantly stomp and get irritated from flies biting at their lower legs. Since putting the boots on, they’re noticeably more relaxed and comfortable throughout the day. The boots do a great job preventing fly bites to the legs, especially in those hard-to-protect areas around the fetlocks and cannon bones. The material is breathable, so even on warm days my mules don’t seem bothered wearing them, and I haven’t had issues with overheating or rubbing. They’re also surprisingly durable and stay in place well, even with active animals moving around pasture. Overall, these fly boots have been a simple but highly effective solution to keep my mules protected, comfortable, and stress-free during fly season."
"These hold up nicely and wash easily! I wash them in my clothes washing machine! Many times I can match them with the fly sheet! Beautifully color coordinated!"
"Love these. They’re breathable and don’t cause irritation. I left them on my horse all summer and they are still in good enough condition to use this year. Very sturdy and well made."
"I love these boots. They work, the price is right and they last. Not junk. QUALITY"
