Never over heat
"I've begrudgingly used fly sheets in the past as they make your horse sweat. On the hottest days over 90', the sheet comes off and my sainted angel, bay Hanoverian is dry. Laaa"
Schneiders® Mosquito Mesh® II VTEK® Adjusta-Fit® Surcingle Fly Sheet
Keeps Out the Tiniest Gnats, and Still Lets the Air Through
An extra-fine 350-denier 'window screen' nylon mesh keeps out even the tiniest gnats and midges while letting the air move, our Best rating for both. SilverTek® antibacterial lining where the sheet touches, reflective stripes, 40% UV protection and a 2-year warranty.
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Even the tiniest gnats stay out
Woven as fine as a window screen, the 350-denier nylon keeps no-see-ums, gnats and midges off the skin, so your horse grazes without the constant twitching. Best rating for gnats, midges, mosquitoes, and stable and deer flies; Better for horse flies.
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Air keeps moving underneath
The fine weave still earns our Best airflow rating, so the sheet keeps the bugs off without trapping heat on a hot afternoon. 40% UV protection takes the edge off the sun on a pale or clipped horse.
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No pressure on the wither, adjustable at the chest
Designed with our VTEK® Wither Relief fit, this sheet is well suited for horses with an upright shoulder, a high, very well-defined wither of moderate length, a balanced topline from wither to croup, strong muscling, and heavier bone structure. The patented Adjusta-Fit® system lets you customize the neck opening to help fit different widths and head carriages.
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Kind where it touches, seen after dark
SilverTek® antibacterial nylon lines the chest, shoulders and tail flap, the places a sheet rubs, so the skin under it stays healthier through a long fly season. Reflective stripes catch headlights at dawn and dusk turnout.
Finding the Right Fit
Measure once, order once. Most horses nail their size on the first try.
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Gather Your SuppliesYou'll need a soft measuring tape. A second pair of hands helps keep it level.
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Measure Chest to TailRun the tape from the center of the chest to the center of the tail. Keep it level.
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Note the MeasurementRead the tape at the tail and record the number in inches.
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Round Up If Between SizesAlways size up when you land between measurements.
Size Chart — Mosquito Mesh® II VTEK® Surcingle Fly Sheet
| Size | Chest to Tail (Inches) |
|---|---|
| 68 | 67–68 in |
| 70 | 69–70 in |
| 72 | 71–72 in |
| 74 | 73–74 in |
| 76 | 75–76 in |
| 78 | 77–78 in |
| 80 | 79–80 in |
| 82 | 81–82 in |
| 84 | 83–84 in |
| 86 | 85–86 in |
VTEK® Fit Guide Designed with our VTEK® Wither Relief fit, this sheet is well suited for horses with an upright shoulder, a high, very well-defined wither of moderate length, a balanced topline from wither to croup, strong muscling, and heavier bone structure. Measure chest to tail, along the side of the body across the widest part of the shoulder and hindquarters. If you land between sizes, size up — a snug fit causes pinching and rubs. Unsure which fit is right for your horse? Use our Blanket Fit Finder.
Questions about fit? Call or chat — we have horse people on staff.
What Horse Owners Are Saying
★★★★★
Love this fly sheet. My horse is extremely sensitive to the bugs. This sheet has given her relief so she can graze in peace.
★★★★★
I like this because it is cooler than the others we have tried. Fit is perfect (78) and lots of easy to operate fasteners. Stands up to repeated rolling too!
★★★★★
This is my second purchase of this fly sheet. I like to have two so I can take one home to wash - which holds up really well after many washes. Love that it repels bugs and is very airy - very intense sun here in Colorado. Highly recommend
What's Inside the Mosquito Mesh® II VTEK® Surcingle Fly Sheet
Protection
Mesh
350-denier extra-fine 'window screen' nylon mesh: fine enough to keep out the tiniest gnats and no-see-ums
Insects
Best rating against gnats, midges, mosquitoes, and stable and deer flies; Better against horse flies. Fewer bites, less stamping and tail-swishing in the field
Airflow
Best airflow rating: heat does not build under the sheet, so it can stay on through a hot afternoon
UV
40% UV protection rating: takes the edge off the sun on a pale or clipped coat without blocking the air
Lining
SilverTek® antibacterial nylon on the chest, shoulders and tail flap, the places a sheet rubs, so the skin under it stays healthier
Visibility
Reflective stripes on the flanks and tail: your horse shows up in headlights at dawn and dusk turnout
Durability
Rated Playful: made for a horse that rolls, rubs and plays in the sheet, not just one that stands in it
Fit & Closures
Fit
VTEK® fit: cut for an upright shoulder and a high, well-defined wither, so the sheet clears the wither instead of pressing on it
Adjusta-Fit®
Neck opening adjusts for different widths and head carriages, so the same sheet fits a narrow or a broad-chested horse without gapping
Front
An open front with two buckles: undo them with your horse tied, nothing goes over the head
Belly
Crisscross surcingles under the belly: keeps the sheet centered without a strap hanging down for a hoof to catch
Leg straps
Detachable elastic leg straps: keep the back of the sheet from swinging, and unclip for washing
Colors
Blue
Sizes
68 to 86 in even sizes; see the chart: size by the chest-to-tail measurement in the chart, and size up if between
Warranty
2-year warranty against manufacturing defects: if a seam or fastener fails, we replace it
Fewer Bites, More Air, and a Sheet That Fits
When the bugs are bad, the sun is blaring, and you need to protect your horse from the widest range of flying insects, reach for this fly sheet with a surcingle closure. 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 NEW reflective stripes for safety and SilverTek™ technology with antibacterial nylon lining on the chest, shoulders, and tail flap. The VTEK® Wither Relief fit and surcingle closure gives low to moderate-withered horses the ultimate protection. The sheet contours to your horse’s body for a comfortable fit, providing 40% UV protection.- Best fly sheet for dual insect protection and airflow for horses
- Constructed from 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh
- Innovative SilverTek™ technology with antibacterial properties on chest, shoulders, and tail flap lining
- Reflective stripes for added safety in low light or night turnout
- The best insect protection against small to medium-sized insects
- 40% UV protection rating
- Best airflow for horses that live in moderate to hot climates
- Available in our VTEK® Wither Relief fit with our original Adjusta-Fit system
Overview
Why is this fly sheet the best for dual insect protection and airflow?
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 a surcingle closure. 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 NEW reflective stripes for safety and SilverTek® technology with antibacterial nylon lining on the chest, shoulders, and tail flap. The VTEK® Wither Relief fit and surcingle closure gives low to moderate-withered horses the ultimate protection. The sheet contours to your horse’s body for a comfortable fit, providing 40% UV protection.
- Best fly sheet for dual insect protection and airflow for horses
- Constructed from 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh
- Innovative SilverTek® technology with antibacterial properties on chest, shoulders, and tail flap lining
- Reflective stripes for added safety in low light or night turnout
- The best insect protection against small to medium-sized insects
- 40% UV protection rating
- Best airflow for horses that live in moderate to hot climates
- Available in our VTEK® Wither Relief fit with our original Adjusta-Fit system
How do I know this fly sheet is right for my horse?
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.
Key benefits
The Fly Sheet With the BEST Insect Protection AND Airflow
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!
All About the VTEK® Wither Relief Fit
Our VTEK ® Wither Relief fly sheets are designed to prevent rubbing and relieve pressure on moderate to high withers. The upright shoulder and shape over the withers are designed to fit Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Appendix horses, or those with upright shoulder conformation. It includes an extended drop to cover a deeper heartgirth and they are shaped with darts at the hips to give a more contoured fit around the rump. Extends 6 to 8 inches onto the mane with fleece placed where the mane meets the sheet, further preventing rubbing.
Adjusta-Fit Your Sheet for the Perfect Fit!
From the widest Warmblood to the narrowest Thoroughbred, our original Adjusta-Fit system allows you to customize the fit of the neck opening to fit any horse. Whether your horse is wide or narrow or has a high or low head carriage doesn't matter. The Adjust-Fit feature runs along the neckline of the blanket, so when in use, it lifts the front chest, pulling the blanket up into the base of the neck. It allows you to fit any width or head carriage, saving money and time when blanketing your horses.
An Open Front Design with Front Snaps for Easy On and Off
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.
SilverTek® Lined Chest, Shoulders, and Tail
A breathable 70D SilverTek® Nylon lining has been included on the front chest, shoulders, and tail flap. This technology has proven antibacterial properties that reduce rubs, odor, and irritations that may cause your horse discomfort during the hot summer months. When it comes into contact with bacteria or other microorganisms, the silver ions are released from the fabric, distributing their cell membranes and interfering with their metabolic processes. As a result, growth is inhibited, reducing the number of bacteria on the fabric’s surface. This keeps your horse healthier and the fabric cleaner, even after extended use and wear.
Better Gusset Design for Additional Freedom
The reinforced gussets extend higher and more forward to allow a greater range of motion when your horse gets up from lying down, walking, or playing in the pasture.
Adjustable Surcingle for a Secure Fit
The criss-cross surcingle closure option adjusts to keep the fly sheet from sliding side to side. Brass-plated hardware comes with locking bands and detachable elastic leg straps for increased security.
SilverTek® Lined Extra-Large Tail Cover for Extra Protection
The extra-large tail cover protects from flies attacking the sensitive area underneath the tail. The added SilverTek® lining reduces potential hair breakage, keeping your horse’s tail fuller and looking better!
Reflective Stripes for Added Safety
For extra safety precautions, we’ve added highly visible reflective stripes on the flanks and tail for extra visibility in low light and night turnout.
Leg Straps Included
Set the sheet at the optimum snugness with the included detachable elastic leg straps that help keep the sheet in place. They adjust from 20" to 38" and stretch as the horse moves with double brass-plated snaps for easy on and off.
2-Year Limited Warranty
This fly sheet has been constructed with extra care and is under warranty for two years. Straps, surcingles, assembly, and hardware are guaranteed for the warranty term.
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How to Measure a Horse for a Blanket
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Overall rating: 4.52 / 5 from 75 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This Schneiders® Mosquito Mesh® II VTEK® Adjusta-Fit® Surcingle Fly Sheet offers excellent protection against mosquitoes and other insects with its fine nylon mesh. It provides exceptional airflow and 40% UV protection, making it suitable for horses in moderate to hot climates. The sheet features SilverTek™ technology for antibacterial properties and reflective stripes for safety. Its VTEK® Wither Relief fit ensures a comfortable contour to the horse's body.
Summary topics
- Insect Protection (6%): It was reported by customers that the Mosquito Mesh Fly Sheet provides excellent protection against mosquitoes.
- Product Quality (10%): Customers keep praising the top quality of the product, with multiple reviews emphasizing its superb quality.
- Durability (52%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the durability and quality of this fly sheet for horses.
- Fit (16%): Customers expressed differing viewpoints regarding the fit of the product, with some finding it stiff and uncomfortable, while others found it to be the best ever.
- Mesh Size (5%): It was highlighted by customers that the mesh on this product is small enough to keep mosquito's off.
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Review highlights
- "This sheet has great insect protection and it fit my horse nicely" —
- "Superior quality fly sheet with the best fit!" —
- "This is an excellent fly sheet that adjusts and fits my Paint horse perfectly with his Quarter Horse confirmation." —
Reviews
I would give it a
"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."
Disappointed
"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."
Best Fly/Mosquito Sheet Yet !!
"I live in the southwest with lots of unrelenting hot days. I have tried 3 previous flysheet brands/materials over the years but have been reluctant to use them consistently for fear of causing overheated sweaty horses because the fabric doesn't seem to breathe well. I put these new fly sheets on my 2 mares who were having noisy fussy herd separation anxiety issues at the time. They ran around and carried on in my ring for a couple of hours at mid day with zero resulting sweatiness! It was a great test for me. I like the coverage length for legs and belly protection. I did upsize but expect that it still would have provided good coverage if I had bought them smaller. My horses have also been comfortable wearing them overnight due to the mosquitos we also deal with. No rubbing issues. The Adjusta-Fit feature is another bonus. ."
Mosquito mesh fly sheet
"I am super excited to use this durable, well made, strong fly sheet this summer on my Arabian, Max. Thank you for offering such a great option for a fly sheet !"
Good value
"Great fit for my warmblood. I wish it was contoured to the belly to offer more protection (without needing a belly band). No slipping. He occasionally goes berserk wearing it… I don’t know if bugs get under it or if it gets staticky or what."
Very good fly sheet, but did cause shoulder rubs on my Tb
"It is a very nice sheet with good coverage and has not slipped or ripped. However it does cause shoulder rubs on my Tb. I only use it during the heavier fly and gnat times. I do keep his mosquito mesh boots on all the time except when I am riding him."
Fits him and stays on
"Fits him and stays on so much better than the other materials. He's a high withered guy and this stays in place well. Keeps fly's away but also keeps him cool. Only thing is it doesn't have as great of UV protection as I'd like for my white pink skinned guy, but they have other blankets with higher UV that I will use on days with higher UV."
More pros than cons
"I loved this when it arrived and it fits my Appaloosa stock horse well. Be aware that it's heavily lined, so if your horse runs hot like mine they will sweat in it. Mine was sweating standing in his stall in 75 degrees. So I removed the lining in the shoulders but now it is tearing. Not the fault of the manufacturer because I did cut out the lining, but now the seams are fraying badly and there are small holes in the mesh. Also, I can't get it clean. It stains terribly, so after one wearing you'll never see that blinding white again :). But it is really good coverage and he's not getting any bites. So pros and cons. ( Also, I will never use the neck cover. Why doesn't it come with or without? I paid for something I will never use. ). It is still a better sheet than the V-Tech, but I would love some minor adjustments."
fly sheet review
"Best fly sheet and mask ever. My trainer loved it so much that I bought her the same fly sheet and mask for her birthday. It brought her to tears of joy!"