Light fly sheet- to suit TB type

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I tried leaving my retiree's fly rug off as its quite a substantial one (SI rug) and it's supposed to be so hot this week, it also needed a good wash!
He has however been bitten all over badly, it seem unfair, he's the only one that is effected like this- this other horses there don't seem too bothered! so I want a light, not stretchy full neck with tummy coverage. I have always used PE Superlites for warmer weather but they just seem to sit wrongly on him. He's not a scrawny rangy type. Any recommendations?
I'm currently looking at the Weatherbeeta Hexi shield combo but have no experience of W'beeta fly rugs. It looks like it should be non stretch and light.
 
I use these on my tbs as they have good tummy and overall coverage. They seem to fit well and I think they do a better job than some of the others and stood up well to abuse:

 
I have found the gallop fly rugs fit my tbs well. They are cheap and lightweight so might not last long. There isn't a belly flap but they are quite deep.
 
Ive literally just bought 2 new fly rugs for 2 of my creatures as Gigi was overheating in her cotton one and Ed destroyed his trusty old Mio one, I got the Gallop Classic fly rug combo for Ed (the older full TB) and the Horseware Amigo All-In-One fly sheet for Gigi (the youngster who's 3/4th TB) both fit nicely but I think I prefer the Amigo one as it's lighter and more airy, if that makes sense? Picture of younger creature for tax

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Screenshot_20250617-091337-532.pnganother amigo camofly she feels cooler under than on her neck yet it feels substantial enough. Fits nicely around the neck as most tend to rub. Does have a neck which I don't use for obvious reasons.
 
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