Ensure Your Horse’s Comfort with Fly Rugs

During long summer days, travel or in areas of high insect population, keep your horse safe and comfortable with a horse fly rug. 

These lightweight, breathable designs will minimise irritation and reduce insect bites for your horse, helping maintain their comfort in unpredictable weather conditions.

Explore our edit, with fly rugs for horses from brands including LeMieux, EQ Armour, Zilco, Horseware and many more. 

Find Durable & Breathable Fly Rugs for Horses 

On warmer days, particularly at dusk and dawn, insects are highly prevalent, causing irritation and discomfort for your horse. A fly rug will reduce their contact with flies and other insects, helping protect the horse. 

Each rug in the collection is expertly crafted from lightweight materials that maintain airflow with breathable micromesh and strategic air vents. They provide vital UV protection to prevent sun bleaching, and waterproof materials keep them dry from rain scald. 

 Add further protection with a fly mask to your kit to cover your horse’s eyes. The light mesh designs maintain full visibility, and are designed to sit away from the face for comfort.  For an added layer of defence in particularly high-population areas, explore our range of insect repellent specially designed for horses. 

Shop Premium Horse Rugs at EQ Saddlery

Our insect protection rugs sit within an extensive offering of versatile horse rugs. From protective rain-repellent rugs to warmer styles for winter and breathable designs during summer, the range covers all your equestrian needs. 

Discover more horse gear in-store and online, with free Australia-wide shipping on orders over $175.

FAQs

When should my horse wear a fly rug?

Fly rugs are useful for:

• Summer months and warm days
• Areas with heavy insect population
• During peak fly activity (dusk and dawn)
• Horses prone to insect bite reactions
• Do fly rugs prevent all insect bites? 

An insect protection rug will significantly reduce bites, but they cannot guarantee complete protection, especially with uncovered areas.

How do I clean an insect repellent horse rug?

To keep your fly rug clean:

• Remove loose dirt and hair
• Wash according to the care label
• Use mild detergent – avoid harsh chemicals or bleach
• Air dry thoroughly