When the bugs are bad, the sun is glaring, and you need to protect your horse from the widest range of flying insects, reach for this fly sheet with an attached neck cover, open front design, and a bellyband closure for extra protection. The extra fine “window screen” 350D nylon mesh material prevents even the tiniest gnats from getting to your horses while providing exceptional airflow. Plus, it features reflective stripes for safety and SilverTek® technology with antibacterial nylon lining on the chest, shoulders, and tail flap. The Attached Neck VTEK® Wither Relief fit prevents rubbing and relieves pressure on moderate to high-withered horses, allowing full protection from ears to tail. The sheet contours to your horse’s body for a comfortable fit, providing 40% UV protection.
When choosing a fly sheet for your horse, the key considerations should include fabric breathability and durability, insect and UV protection needed depending on turnout needs. This sheet is perfect if your horse needs the best insect protection and airflow or lives in a hot, buggy climate.
This fly sheet is the best for insect protection and airflow. The 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh protects against the widest range of biting insects, such as tiny gnats, mosquitos, and flies. It’s extremely breathable and stays cool in direct sunlight, providing 40% UV protection. The fabric withstands playful turnout, making this perfect for your horse to wear all summer with a 2-year warranty!
Our Attached Neck VTEK® Wither Relief fly sheets fit the same as our VTEK® Wither Relief sheets but come integrated with an attached neck cover. It’s designed to prevent rubbing and relieves pressure on moderate to high-withered horses, allowing full protection from ears to tail. The neck cover is attached with a 15oz lycra that stretches as the horse puts their head down to graze. This stretchy panel prevents the rest of the sheet from slipping forward and maintains coverage no matter the conditions.
The open front option features double front snaps with new and improved wider hook and loop closures, allowing you to easily adjust the fly sheet for the perfect amount of “snugness” at the front of the chest. Plus, the snaps make it easy to put on and remove.
The bellyband closure option protects from flies and midges biting along the sensitive underbelly. Brass-plated hardware is positioned to avoid rubbing or poking while your horse is lying down, and the t-post hardware on the bellyband closure includes locking bands and incorporates elastic inserts for more give as the horse moves since the proper fit is with the bellyband snug and flush to the belly.
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Brand
Mosquito Mesh
Filter Durability
Playful
The most accurate and easiest way to determine your horse’s blanket size is to measure along the side of their body, from chest to tail. First, stand the horse square on a flat surface. Measure from the center of the chest, straight back to the very edge of the tail. Make sure to measure along the widest part of their shoulder and hindquarters. The number of inches measured in this way is your horse’s size. Look on the size chart for any Schneiders blanket for this number of inches to order your horse’s perfect size.
Overall rating: 4.528512 / 5 from 719 reviews.
This fly sheet offers exceptional protection against flying insects with its fine 350D nylon mesh, providing airflow and 40% UV protection. Customers appreciate its comfortable fit, high-quality materials, and reflective stripes for safety. However, opinions on the belly band and material stiffness vary.
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"I love this fly sheet, it has protection for my horses shoulder, is lightweight and breathable, yet durable and mostly rip proof. It fits super well, and has many adjusments to make for the perfect fit and best feature is the way the neck piece is attached it is a strethy material that allows for movement but without exposing any area to flies, great - great sheet!"
"I should have read all the negative reviews. Seems like they are aware of the belly band issue. I have no problems with the fit of other blankets in her usual size but this one doesn’t let me close the belly band even fully extended. My horse is not overweight. Company won’t let me return it because I wrote on the tag, even though the blanket is unused and clean. Very disappointing."
"I am satisfied with my mesh blanket. I have ordered them before, they seem to make my horse a little cooler. My horse destroyed it within two days and she is in a pasture by her self, but I had it replaced and I was really satisfied, even with the new color. It is good quality."
"Love these. Bought 2 last year and it really allows the mares to stay outside without the fly aggravation. Great quality. The belly band provides comfort for the flies that get under them. The fine mesh allows air flow and keeps the hair coat from getting fried. Bought 4 more for the broodmares this year"
"Finding a good fit for my 15. 1 hand Oldenburg mare who's built a bit like a Quarter horse is challenging. Blankets and sheets tend to ride back and pull hard across her chest. Her previous Weatherbeeta sheet fit well otherwise but was super tight right where her neck met her shoulder and it put a lot of pressure there. That can't be comfortable or healthy! Two things that could be improved: The velcro at the front of the chest is a little small or wimpy. Sometimes when the staff at the boarding barn put it on and don't line it up very carefully, it comes undone right away. Second, the tail cover sticks straight out the back so it's a little hard to know if it's providing much protection. It's just a bit awkward. Final note: there are a lot of metal rings on this setup that jingle when she walks. Not necessarily a problem but just something to know."
"I appreciate how well thought out this flysheet design is. There is lining in all of the right places to prevent rubs. I am not worried about the neck cover causing mane loss. The mesh provides good coverage from flys and mosquitos. I live in the southeast and I find that this mesh doesn't trap much heat. As always I appreciate that Schneiders has matching product lines. I have purchases a flymask and fly boots to go with the sheet."
"The Mosquito Mesh II Fly Sheet is the best fly sheet on the market. It is lightweight, very durable, and gives great protection from insects. We tried many different brands of fly sheets and hands down this is my favorite."
"I would give it a higher rating except for the cut. I have other Vtec blankets that fit my Dutch Warmblood perfectly, this one seemed narrow in the shoulders. It was only used for 2 days."
"The fit is odd. The rear surcigle hook is either back too far or up too high, it creates an uneven fit. My horse is not rough on blankets but in less than a week this had a tear in it. And one of the snaps broke and no longer closes. I also had the same issue as another poster. No matter how much I adjusted it, when he bent to graze it got way too tight. Sorry I spent the money on it."
"I got this for my mare that has severe allergies. I needed something that would give full coverage but that she could wear all summer long without overheating. This fly sheet is pretty lightweight considering how much coverage it gives! The belly band helps tremendously with that. I've struggled with hoods falling down over time, but not with this product! Highly recommend this product."
