Made with your horse’s comfort in mind, the Field Relief Fly Rug will keep your horse protected from the flies while remaining cool and able to move freely in the field. With a unique hexagonal pattern tested to reduce fly landings by 51% on average when compared to other fly rugs*.
Featuring:
Anti-rub lining
Wither pressure relief panel
Shoulder relief shaping
90% UVB protection
Elasticated surcingles with belly flap
Extra-large tail flap
Contoured back shaping
Code: EQB1666
Horses with a UV sensitivity
Horses sensitive to fly irritation?
Horses who bleach in the sun
Horses prone to sweet itch?
Horses who get warm easily
Sensitive horses prone to rubbing
*Field Relief Fly Rug Testing Results
Our aim was to determine which fabric print or colour choice had the least amount of fly landings. While this testing was conducted by ourselves in the development stage of the fly rug product, our test method was based on a combination of the methods used by the professors from the University of Bristol and other previous studies that investigated fly landings on cattle.
We tested a total of 6 different fabrics of identical size and created baited ‘landing zones’ for flies. We recorded these zones for a total of 6 hours, before repeating this on 3 separate occasions and an average was taken from this.
The results showed that our monochrome hexagonal design had significantly fewer landings than most other compared prints and colours.
The rug is made up of different panels to allow relief and ease of movement through the high movement areas, as well as those at risk of rubbing.
A quick dry, Lycra panel lines the top of the neck allows a snug fit for protection against flies while preventing against rubbing. The use of a separate Lycra panel also eliminates the need for a silky satin lining inside the fly rug mesh, offering a more breathable option with less material.
This neck panel then feeds down to the wither relief panel which is designed so there are no seems on the sensitive and prominent wither area.
Going down from this is our unique shoulder relief shaping, made with extra material to allow your horses shoulder to move without restriction.
The mesh of the rug is designed to be closed enough to restrict biting insects, but open enough to keep the horse cool when the temperatures are warmer. Finally, the material protects against the sun’s harmful rays, offering 77% UVA and 90% UVB protection.
We had a few requirements we wanted to address with the Field Relief Fly Rug. First and foremost was comfort. As a rug your horse wears for long periods of time and moves around in all day (and potentially all night), we wanted a rug that would fit from ears to tail for full protection, allow your horse to move and keep them cool. Features like our unique shoulder shaping, as well as our wither relief panel and anti-rub lining, offers space and allows your horse to move with ease.
Secondly, we tested several colours and patterns to see which one flies liked landing on the least! The monochrome hexagonal print had less than half the amount of fly landings when compared to other plain and coloured rugs*, and therefore influenced our design.
| Point | Taken from | 5'6 | 5'9 | 6'0 | 6'3 | 6'6 | 6'9 | 7'0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Back measurement (cm) | 125 | 130 | 135 | 145 | 150 | 155 | 160 |
| B | Bottom measurement (cm) | 173 | 179 | 184 | 191 | 199 | 206 | 215 |
Mainland UK Delivery Rates
| Delivery Option | Delivery Time | Tracked | Signed For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | 24 - 48 hours | Yes | Yes | £6.95 |
| Standard Delivery (Orders over £75) | 24 - 48 hours | Yes | Yes | FREE |
Non-Mainland UK & Islands Delivery Rates
| Delivery Option | Delivery Time | Tracked | Signed For | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight | 24 - 48 hours | Yes | Yes | £15.00 |
| Highlands & Islands of Scotland | 24 - 48 hours | Yes | Yes | £15.00 |
| Channel Islands | 48 hours | Yes | Yes | £15.00 |
| Republic of Ireland | 48 hours | Yes | Yes | £17.95 |
| Northern Ireland & Isle of Man | 48 hours | Yes | Yes | £21.00 |
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All orders are thoroughly checked before leaving our premises. On receipt of your order, we request that you check the items as soon as possible. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us on 01823 673007 or enquiries@wychanger.com. Please have your order number when you contact us as it will allow us to find your order quickly.
If you are unsatisfied with your order in any way, you are welcome to return it to us within 30 days of delivery for refund or exchange. The item must be unused, be in its original packaging and be suitable for re-sale. Postage costs for returning items to us cannot be refunded, unless the item is faulty or damaged.
If you would like us to send you a returns label via email, please do contact us via phone or email. Please note, returns labels will be charged at £9.95 and will be deducted from your refund total.
We recommend that you send your order back to us using a tracked delivery service as we cannot be held responsible for any parcel lost during transit to us.
Once your item has been returned, we will inspect it and take the necessary action as soon as possible.
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