{"product_id":"waldhausen-zebra-anti-fly-rug-for-horses","title":"Waldhausen Zebra Anti-Fly Rug for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Anti-Fly Rug Zebra - Fine Mesh Summer Turnout Protection\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Waldhausen Anti-Fly Rug Zebra is a fine mesh fly rug that protects horses and ponies from biting and nuisance insects during summer turnout. Its black and white zebra design deters insects, which makes it more effective at protecting the horse than a standard plain fly rug, and it is best for horses turned out in fly-heavy fields, midge-prone paddocks or anywhere summer insects are a daily problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rug is cut with a tail flap and belly flap for extended coverage, and is fitted with double front fasteners, a shoulder gusset, a fillet string and leg straps so it stays in place while your horse grazes, rolls and moves about the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZebra-print deterrent:\u003c\/strong\u003e black and white stripes help discourage insects from settling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine mesh fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and breathable for warm-weather turnout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelly flap:\u003c\/strong\u003e guards the sensitive underside of the barrel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail flap:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds cover over the dock and hindquarters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble front fasteners:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable chest closure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder gusset:\u003c\/strong\u003e free movement without straining the seams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFillet string and leg straps:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the rug settled and stop it slipping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching options:\u003c\/strong\u003e combine with the Waldhausen neck piece and fly mask to cover the neck, ears and eyes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more summer protection in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fly-rugs\"\u003efly rugs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaldhausen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-Fly Rug Zebra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack and white zebra print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront closure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble front fasteners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail flap and belly flap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShoulder gusset, fillet string, leg straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies at summer turnout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\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 match that measurement to the size chart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUndo the leg straps and fillet string, fold the rug and lay it over the withers, then unfold it back towards the tail.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasten the double front fasteners first, checking you can slide a flat hand between the chest and the rug.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClip the leg straps, crossing them between the hind legs so they link through one another, leaving roughly a hand's width of slack.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttach the fillet string under the tail and check the belly flap sits flat and is not twisted.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck daily for rubs at the shoulder and wither, and remove the rug regularly to groom and inspect the coat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the zebra pattern really help against flies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - the black and white zebra design deters insects, so this rug offers more protection than the usual plain fly rugs while also providing a physical mesh barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size fly rug do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure from the centre of the chest, along the body, to the point of the buttock. 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