Protect your horse from biting insects, flies, mosquitos, and gnats with fly sheets for horses from Schneiders. Our fly sheets are made from durable fabrics to withstand turnout, and many of our fly sheets offer additional UV protection from harmful UV rays.
The Benefits of Fly Sheets for Horses
Fly sheets for horses offer many benefits, including:
- Preventing bugs from biting your horse’s skin.
- Keeping your horse clean during turnout.
- Protecting your horse from harmful UV-Ray exposure.
- Many horses become more relaxed during turnout while wearing a fly sheet, as they can enjoy grazing without constantly being bitten by insects or mosquitos.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fly Sheets
What are Horse Fly Sheets?
A horse fly sheet is a lightweight sheet designed to protect your horse from biting insects. Many people use fly sheets on their horse when flies tend to irritate and make their horse uncomfortable. Not only does it shield your horse from pesky bugs, but the lightweight material keeps your horse cool during the warmer months, while also protecting them from harmful UV Rays.
Does my Horse Need a Fly Sheet?
Yes, a fly sheet is an essential piece to include in your horse wear collection. If your horse spends time outside in a paddock or pasture, they likely could benefit from wearing a fly sheet.
For added protection, you can add a fly sheet neck cover, or choose a combo-fly sheet that includes an attached neck cover, to cover the areas from your horse’s withers to poll, which is often difficult for them to reach if bugs are biting on areas of their neck.
What are Fly Sheets Made Out Of?
Many fly sheets are made from a Dura-Mesh material, which keeps horses cool while protecting them from insects. At Schneiders, the fly sheets we offer are made from various types of technical fabric and UV protection materials:
- Nylon Mesh is cool and breathable while still offering protection from flies. The shiny, reflective quality also keeps the sun's harmful UV rays away from your horse's skin and keeps him cool on even the hottest day.
- Interlock Mesh keeps flies away and provides 80% UV protection, and it creates a barrier against even the tiniest insects.
- Mosquito Mesh protects against the widest range of insects while still being cool.
- Dura-Mesh is our most durable material with a three-year warranty. NaturalShield® fly sheets repel insects using an essential oil infusion - 92% of flying insects will be stopped in their tracks.
How to Choose the Proper Fly Sheet?
To choose the best fly sheet for your horse, you'll first need to decide on the size that's right for your horse. Standard horse sizes range from size 66 to size 86, but we also offer extended sizes for smaller ponies and larger draft horses.
How to Measure a Horse for a Fly Sheet?
You measure a horse for a fly sheet by measuring the length along the side of their body, from your horse's chest to tail. You can read more on how to measure your horse and watch a video on measuring by reading Fly Sheet 101 resource.
If you need help deciding which fly sheet is right for your horse, you can visit our Fly Finder for more detailed information regarding the different fabrics, sizes, and style options to make the best decision on what fly sheet would be the right match for your horse!