anyone use a ride-on flyrug?

[sodapop]

Hi,
Does anyone use a ride on fly rug? Do they work or dothey bother the horse?
I cant decide wether to buy one or not.
Thanks

 

[Copperpot]

I got one a few days ago cos the horse flies out hacking were everywhere. Used it and he was so much happier. Wearing the rug didn't bother him and the flies didn't either. I got the Horseware Fly Rider one.

 

[itsonlyme]

I've had mine for a few years. I've got 2. They're full neck, two-part ones. They're a god-send! Weren't cheap, but well worth it

 

[sodapop]

Thanks for that; itsonlyme are your rugs horseware too?

 

[starryeyed]

I don't have a fly rug version but have noticed that my two are so much happier when I have a hi-viz mesh sheet on them, so imagine the fly rug would be similar if not better!

 

[Skippys Mum]

My poor boy gets hounded by the cleggs here. Its only really bad for one month a year (July) but they make his life a misery. His fly rug solves all of that - although it does nothing for his streed cred . It was a cheapo off ebay - I think its HKM make but I've never seen one again. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

My only comment would be dont buy the white option - we look like we are auditioning for a part in a Medieval movie

 

[itsonlyme]

No, ours are the Cashel Quiet Ride Bug Armour.

Random link http://www.tackdirect.co.uk/prod_show.asp?prodid=398

 

[sodapop]

Thanks everyone, I have ordered an amigo flyrider although if the rain doesnt stop I will swop it for a dinghy!