Fly Protection

Fly Protection

Effective fly protection during summer turnout and ridden work requires layered cover, from physical barriers worn directly on the horse through topical sprays and in-feed deterrents. The range here is anchored by Kentucky Horsewear, with Cashel, Equine America, Absorbine, Lami-Cell, and Grooming Deluxe covering specialist areas across fly masks, repellent sprays, and skin care.

The physical cover side splits into several wearables. Fly masks cover the eyes and forehead in mesh, available with or without ear and nose extensions depending on how much of the face needs cover during turnout. Fly rugs and sheets extend the same principle across the body, with breathable mesh constructions and waterproof combo options for British weather variability. Fly nose nets attach to the bridle for ridden work where a full fly mask isn’t suitable, and the fly hats and tail guards section covers decorative fly veils for under-saddle work and tail bags for keeping insects off the dock.

For the chemical and oral side of fly management, fly sprays cover citronella-based deterrents, stronger insecticide formulas, and skin-soothing gels for sensitive horses or sweet itch flare-ups, with in-feed fly solutions offering an internal supplement option for horses where topical products aren’t enough on their own. For horses prone to midge sensitivity beyond standard fly cover, the dedicated fly rugs and sweet itch rugs section in the horse rugs range covers eczema-specific protection with sealed mesh and extended belly and neck coverage for sweet itch sufferers.