Horse flies are a common problem for horse owners during the summer months. They can irritate your horse or pony, and make summer turnout far less enjoyable for your four-legged friend. A quality fly rug is your horse’s best source of protection from flying and biting insects. At Chelford Farm Supplies we are proud to be a leading UK stockist of horse rugs which includes a large range of equine fly rugs.
Horse rug manufacturers are continually seeking the latest technologies and innovations to create fly protection products which provide the very best defense against summer irritations for your horse. Did you know that horse flies are less attracted to particular colours? The innovative team at Horseware have completed extensive research into colour technology, resulting in the findings that most insects cannot perceive the colours orange and aqua. This is because their vision focuses on different sections of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is why the Amigo Evolution range of fly rugs is designed in these vibrant colours.
The unpredictable British summer weather means that it can be sunny one minute and raining the next. This makes deciding which rug to turn your horse out in extremely difficult. Do you turn out in a fly rug and risk your horse getting wet? Or do you turn out in a turnout rug and risk your horse getting too warm? The Amigo 3-in-1 brings you the best of both worlds; polyester net sides for optimum fly protection, and a waterproof and breathable top section to keep your horse dry during summer showers.
Summer skin irritations can be extremely problematic for horses and ponies. A combination of hot weather, horse flies and biting insects can make the summer months very uncomfortable for itchy equines with conditions such as sweet itch. Horseware’s range of sweet itch rugs will keep horses comfy during these warm months and protect vulnerable areas which are prone to itching, such as around the horse’s ears and also the tail area.
A quality fly rug will ensure your horse stays happy and can graze in comfort while turned out during the summer. With an extensive range to choose from, including top equestrian brands Horseware, Shires and WeatherBeeta, our range of fly rugs for horses has something for all budgets. Buy horse rugs online or visit our Cheshire tack shop to shop the collection.