Fly Protection for Horses

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Horse fly protection comes in a few main types: fly rugs (full-body mesh turnout), fly masks to protect the face and eyes, repellent sprays and creams , sweet-itch protection for midge-allergic horses, and fly fringes and ear nets for ridden work. Just Horse Riders stocks over 480 fly-protection products from brands including NAF, Shires, Rhinegold, Gallop, Leovet, Carr & Day & Martin, Barrier, Cashel and WeatherBeeta. Free UK delivery over £50 · Fast next-day delivery available · 90-day returns · Family-run UK retailer since 2010. Fly & sweet-itch advice from the Just Horse Riders team — last reviewed June 2026. In a hurry? Quick guide: Flies bothering the whole horse → a fly rug (full-body mesh) Flies & midges around the eyes / face → a fly mask Repellent for turnout or riding → a fly spray or repellent Sweet itch (mane & tail rubbing) → sweet-itch rugs & barriers Flies in the face when ridden → a fly fringe or ear net When the flies arrive, the difference between a happy horse and a miserable, stamping one usually comes down to having the right kit ready. We've been helping riders through fly season since 2010, so here's how to choose — whether you need head-to-tail turnout cover, something for the field, or help for a horse that suffers with sweet itch. Shop by type Fly Rugs & Sheets — full-body mesh turnout protection Fly Masks & Fringes — protect the eyes, face and ears Fly Sprays & Repellents — for turnout and ridden work Sweet Itch Protection — for midge-allergic horses Which fly protection do I need? The problem Best protection Examples from our range Flies all over the body Mesh fly rug (combo with neck) Gallop, Rhinegold, Shires Tempest Eyes, face & ears Fly mask Shires, Cashel, WeatherBeeta Need a repellent Fly spray or cream NAF Off, Leovet Power Phaser, Carr & Day & Martin Sweet itch (midge allergy) Sweet-itch rug + barrier cream Sweet-itch range Flies in the face when ridden Fly fringe / ear net Rhinegol

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