Protective Fly Neck Covers for Horses

A horse fly neck cover attaches to the fly sheet to offer additional insect protection for your horse. A neck cover provides full coverage against biting bugs and damaging UV rays from your horse's withers to the poll. This area is particularly vulnerable since it’s a difficult one for a horse to reach. A fly neck cover helps your horse relax during turnout since they won’t be aggravated by mosquitoes, flies, gnats, and no-see-ums. Used in tandem, a horse fly sheet with a neck cover provides full protection for your horse during peak sun and insect season.

Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Neck Covers

Do Horses Need Neck Covers?

Yes: Horses need neck covers for different reasons. Fly neck covers are specifically designed to shield a horse against insects and damaging sun rays during turnout during the warmer months. In cold, damp weather, a blanket neck cover is necessary for trapping heat and keeping your horse dry.

How Do You Measure a Horse for a Fly Neck Cover?

Measure for a fly neck cover starting from your horse’s poll and going to the withers to obtain the top dimension; from the poll to the neck to obtain the neck opening size; from the withers to the neck in the throat-latch area; and from the withers to the base of the chest near where a fly sheet would buckle closed at the front. This will ensure your horse benefits from the greatest coverage for their size and shape and keep as much of their neck as possible protected from biting insects. When measuring for a fly neck cover, know that each style offered at Schneiders includes a helpful size chart with a measuring guide, making it easy to choose the best fit.

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