{"product_id":"hy-equestrian-guardian-evo-uv-combi-fly-rug-mask","title":"Hy Equestrian Guardian Evo UV Combi Fly Rug \u0026 Mask","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHy Equestrian DefenceX Shield Guardian Evo UV Combi Fly Rug \u0026amp; Mask\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hy Equestrian DefenceX Shield Guardian Evo is a combination summer fly rug with an integrated neck and a matching fly mask, made from a close weave polyester silver mesh with X detailing. It is designed for horses and ponies in summer turnout that need protection from biting insects as well as from harmful UV rays, which the silver mesh reflects to help prevent sunburn and sun bleaching of the coat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is best for owners who want head-to-tail cover in one purchase: the shaped neck fits over the ears so it will not slip back, the belly flap and large tail flap extend coverage underneath and behind, and anti-rub lining protects the mane, tail and shoulder on horses wearing a rug all day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull insect protection\u003c\/strong\u003e from biting flies and midges across the body, neck and face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester silver close weave mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e with X detailing that reflects harmful UV sun rays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent sunburn and sun bleaching\u003c\/strong\u003e on pale coats and pink skin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated neck shaped over the ears\u003c\/strong\u003e so it stays in place rather than slipping down\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching fly mask included\u003c\/strong\u003e to protect the face, eyes and ears\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully adjustable elasticated touch tape neck fastenings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective belly flap\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustable elasticated straps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep shoulder gussets\u003c\/strong\u003e for freedom of movement when grazing and moving about the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge tail flap\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eremovable leg straps\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-rub lining\u003c\/strong\u003e at mane, tail and shoulder area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHy Equestrian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefenceX System Shield Guardian Evo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombi fly rug with integrated neck plus fly mask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester silver close weave mesh with X detailing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh reflects harmful UV sun rays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck fastening\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully adjustable elasticated touch tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBelly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective belly flap with adjustable elasticated straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShoulders\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep gussets, anti-rub lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge tail flap, anti-rub lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeg straps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFly rug and matching fly mask\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies in summer turnout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure your horse from the centre of the chest, along the side of the body, to the point of the buttock, and choose the nearest size.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFold the neck back, place the rug over the withers and fasten the chest, then smooth it back into position along the lie of the coat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasten the elasticated touch tape neck fastenings so the neck sits snugly without pressing on the crest, and check the ear shaping sits correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecure the belly flap straps so they are close but not tight, then fit the leg straps by linking them through one another between the hind legs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFit the fly mask last, adjusting it so the mesh sits clear of the eyes and eyelashes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove daily to check for rubs, groom underneath and sponge the mesh clean as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more summer turnout options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fly-rugs\"\u003efly rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fly rug include a fly mask?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Guardian Evo Combi comes complete with a matching fly mask to protect the face, eyes and ears, as well as the integrated neck cover on the rug itself.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it offer UV protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The polyester silver close weave mesh reflects harmful UV sun rays, which helps prevent sunburn and sun bleaching of the coat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the neck slip down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck is shaped to fit over the ears to stop it slipping down, and the elasticated touch tape fastenings are fully adjustable so you can set the fit to your horse's shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose the right size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure from the centre of the chest, along the body, to the point of the buttock, exactly as you would for a turnout rug. 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