Here we take a look at the best fly rugs for horses for summer 2024… We have selected a handful of rugs with a sensible budget in mind. All rugs shown here are priced at under £70 (as we can appreciate money can sometimes be tight) alongside quality.
A note: Rugs cover a large area of your horse. However, it’s worthwhile considering a spray or gel on those parts that are still exposed to the sun and flies alongside a good quality sunscreen.
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Horseware Amigo Mio Fly Rug Fly Rug
Sizes: 5’6 – 7ft
Where to buy: Amazon
The Horseware Amigo Mio Fly Rug offers your horse fantastic protection from flies, bugs and other unwanted pests. The fitted neck offers additional coverage and there’s a generously sized tail guard. Surcingles to secure around the middle. The fine mesh makes the rug lightweight and breathable which helps prevent rub and pulling on the horse’s coat. T-bar front fastenings.
HKM Survival Standard Neck Fly Rug
Sizes: 3ft6 – 7ft3
Where to buy: Amazon
Made with ripstop material, the HKM Survival Standard Neck Fly rug is breathable and lightweight. Standard cut rug with single front closure, wither protection, double surcingles and tail strap.
JHL Ultra Fly Rug – with UV protection
Sizes: 5ft6 – 7ft
Where to buy: Viovet
The JHL comes with a high UV filter. This lightweight rug is perfect for all-round summer protection from flies and the sun. Neck features zip to adjust when grazing, for added flexibility and comfort for the horse. 80% UV protection, large belly flap with straps, and tail guard.
Shires Tempest Original Summer Shield – with UV protection
Sizes: 5ft6 – 7ft
Where to buy: GS Equestrian
The Shires Tempest Original Summer Shield helps protect horses from heat, flies, uv and dust. Benefits from a quick drying material, aids moisture control, is ripstop and breathable. Comes with fitted hood, small tail guard, twin front closing buckles and belly bar attached to surcingles.
Asker Fly Combo Horse Rug – White – with UV protection
Sizes: 5ft6-7ft
Where to buy: Amazon.
A quality fly rug that has received great reviews on Amazon. A lightweight, breathable full coverage fly rug that won’t break the bank. Features a belly bar and fitted kneck for extra coverage from flies, bugs and unwanted pests. T-bar front fastenings and large tail flap.
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Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012), has a BA Hons in Marketing Management and a Diploma in Equine Science. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses all her life and has twelve years of experience in marketing, writing, design, SEO, and website creation.
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