Which fly sheet

[Horsemad12]

Not being a big fan of fly sheets, my current one was destroyed in the field and the fly's then did their worst.

I need to order a new one asap - any suggestions for a good one?

Thanks

 

[kerilli]

i've got a Masta one which is lasting surprisingly well, but would always put the Rambo Sweetitch Hoodie top of the list even though it's more spendy.

 

[doonrocket]

After testing a couple, I now have all mine in Mark Todds. Lots of velcro but food fit and durability.

 

[Jane_Lou]

Another one for Mark Todds - the silver combo ones, they are really robust and long lasting, love the belly flap and fit of them. I buy a size bigger though as I find them a little tight round the chest otherwise.

 

[whiteclover]

Im thinking of getting one for my boy, hes not got lots of bites but the horse flies are bad and are annoying him. Should I get him one?

 

[Horsemad12]

Another one for Mark Todds - the silver combo ones, they are really robust and long lasting, love the belly flap and fit of them. I buy a size bigger though as I find them a little tight round the chest otherwise.

How tight? - I tend to buy her a 6'6 normally, but can put my 6'3 weatherbeeta on her, I suspect a 6'9 would be too big, although she is broad in the chest - hmmmm

 

[Jane_Lou]

My mare is an MW ISH and she is somewhere between a 6'3" and a 6'6" depending on makes. Her HW winter rug is a Mark Todd and that is a 6'3" and she has a couple of 6'3" and 6'6" weatherbeetas as well. I tried on a 6'6" and decided it was a little snug in the chest and went for a 6'9" which while long is not a problem as they sort of mould to the horse so it just means extra tail coverage! I hate tight rugs!

 

[Horsemad12]

My mare is an MW ISH and she is somewhere between a 6'3" and a 6'6" depending on makes. Her HW winter rug is a Mark Todd and that is a 6'3" and she has a couple of 6'3" and 6'6" weatherbeetas as well. I tried on a 6'6" and decided it was a little snug in the chest and went for a 6'9" which while long is not a problem as they sort of mould to the horse so it just means extra tail coverage! I hate tight rugs!

Thanks for that, guess it will be a 6'9 then!

 

[KatB]

Would agree with the Mark Todd. A friend on the yard has one and it's great, if I decide madam needs one that is what I will be getting.

 

[doonrocket]

Both my 16'3ers are in 7ft and my 16'1 in in a 6'9. Draught crosses so quite broad.

 

[rowy]

Mark Todd are really robust but I find them a really strange fit! They rubbed both of my horses chests and they make my horse sweat. I would go with Rambo if money is no option. I bought a cheap shires one which I was worried would rip but is lasting really well so far and a perfect fit even though it has no shoulder gussets.

 

[huskimo12]

Another vote for the Rambo Sweet Itch Hoodie here I have just bought my 3 year old a Premier Equine one which was 50% off so it think £35.
not as good as the rambo ones but wasnt risking her wrecking a £100 rug which wont fit her next year anyway the PE one seems good and everyone i know who has one raves about them. If you look on sale page they have most sizes at 50% at the moment.

Good Luck

 

[JulzS]

Loved my PE one but horse killed it eventually. Then bought a masta one and wish I hadnt, rubbish quality compared to the PE one and it slips really badly.

 

[Tempi]

Definitely the Mark Todds - super rugs, very strong and dont rub the mane either. Very pleased, I have two of them.

 

[Horsemad12]

Mark Todd has been purchased in a "large" 6'9" which I would have never chosen before asking on here so thank you all for the advice.

Fingers crossed it is still on tonight!

 

[Jane_Lou]

Mark Todd has been purchased in a "large" 6'9" which I would have never chosen before asking on here so thank you all for the advice.

Fingers crossed it is still on tonight!

Was the chest fit ok - you really do need a larger size don't you!

 

[Horsemad12]

Was the chest fit ok - you really do need a larger size don't you!

Oh yes def needed the bigger size - thanks for the advice, I was a little nervous when I ordered it. Amazingly the length is generally OK, just that the neck is a bit long but that is fine.

Seems to be quite a nice rug, fingers crossed it works, she ripped her other one and reacted very badly to a bit during the few days she was naked.