Best Fly Rugs for Horses

Best Fly Rugs for Horses
Magazine :: Everything Horse

Here we take a look at the best fly rugs for horses for summer 2023… 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 budget, alongside quality is important when it comes to choosing the right fly rug for your horse.

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
Horseware Amigo Mio Fly Rug Fly Rug

Horseware Amigo Mio Fly Rug Fly Rug

Sizes: 5’6 – 7ft
Where to buy: Amazon, Click Here

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
HKM Survival Standard Neck Fly Rug

HKM Survival Standard Neck Fly Rug

Sizes: 3ft6 – 7ft3
Where to buy: Equus – Click Here

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.


Best Fly Rugs for Horses feature - JHL Ultra Fly Relief Rug
Best Fly Rugs for Horses feature – JHL Ultra Fly Relief Rug

JHL Ultra Fly Rug – with UV protection

Sizes: 5ft6 – 7ft
Where to buy: Viovet, Click Here

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 Mesh
Shires Tempest Original Summer Shield with Mesh

Shires Tempest Original Summer Shield – with UV protection

Sizes: 5ft6 – 7ft
Where to buy: Amazon, Click Here

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
Asker Fly Combo Horse Rug – White

Asker Fly Combo Horse Rug – White – with UV protection

Sizes: 5ft6-7ft
Where to buy: Amazon, Click Here

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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Best fly sprays for horses product feature images
Best Fly Sprays for Horses feature – Everything Horse

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Suzanne Ashton

Suzanne Ashton, Founder of Everything Horse (Est, 2012). Qualifications include a Ba Hons in Marketing Management and Diploma in Equine Studies. Suzanne has ridden and owned horses since a young child and has over a decade of experience in news writing and magazine content publication in the equestrian industry.