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crwasko10 Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2015-07-02 10:07 AM Subject: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
boon Posts: 3	I have been reading articles on here for several months now but this is my first post. I have a thoroughbred that is just miserable right now with the flies and mosquitos. His tail is partially broken, he only has about and inch of movement so that doesn't really give him any relief from the flies. I have him in Shooflys but I breaking down and going to buy him a fly sheet. What is everyone's suggestion for a fly sheet for a race built horse. I've been considering the Kensington they look to have good reviews and I like that they replace them 50% if they get torn, but they have several cuts and I wasn't sure what would fit my guy best. He is turned out in pasture all year with barb wire and trees so I need something durable that will last. I'm also concerned about him overheating in one. Thanks everyone!
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TwistedK Reg. May 2006	Posted 2015-07-02 10:40 AM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
Bulls Eye Posts: 6443 Location: Oklahoma	Kensington makes different cut fly sheets now. They make the euro-cut as well as the sure fit. ETA: they are durable as well as breathable. My stud lives in his Kensington all summer. They are also UV protectant and you can't beat their warranty. I also generously fly spray my sheet and that helps. You can also hose the sheet and it offers a cooling effect. Edited by TwistedK 2015-07-02 10:42 AM
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Lovin Life Reg. Apr 2004	Posted 2015-07-02 10:48 AM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
Vodka for Lunch Location: Lala Land	LOVE Wetherbeta's!! The Genero is very mesh lightweight... but if you're horse tears blankets up in general they will shred it. I have the Dura Mesh I think it's called... it is heavier.
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Lady Reg. Jun 2009	Posted 2015-07-02 1:41 PM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
Shoot Yeah Posts: 4273 Location: Where you need a paddle... Oregon!	I find Weatherbeeta's to fit my narrower horse well. I just ordered a fly sheet with a neck attachment last week, but it isn't here yet. But I've had great luck with their fleece coolers and every weight blanket they make.
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crwasko10 Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2015-07-02 1:43 PM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
boon Posts: 3	TwistedK I saw the different cuts but they don't really explain how their different do you know? Which one would be best for my guy? Have you had any experience with the Kensington Natural Protective Fly Sheet? Kensington makes different cut fly sheets now. They make the euro-cut as well as the sure fit. ETA: they are durable as well as breathable. My stud lives in his Kensington all summer. They are also UV protectant and you can't beat their warranty. I also generously fly spray my sheet and that helps. You can also hose the sheet and it offers a cooling effect.
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TwistedK Reg. May 2006	Posted 2015-07-02 1:48 PM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
Bulls Eye Posts: 6443 Location: Oklahoma	crwasko10 - 2015-07-02 1:43 PM TwistedK I saw the different cuts but they don't really explain how their different do you know? Which one would be best for my guy? Have you had any experience with the Kensington Natural Protective Fly Sheet? Kensington makes different cut fly sheets now. They make the euro-cut as well as the sure fit. ETA: they are durable as well as breathable. My stud lives in his Kensington all summer. They are also UV protectant and you can't beat their warranty. I also generously fly spray my sheet and that helps. You can also hose the sheet and it offers a cooling effect. The Euro cut is made for horses like the TB's and the warmbloods that have a more narrow frame. They have more length to the drop from the withers and a little smaller neck opening and are made to sit higher than the traditional cut. The sure fits were made for horses built like a Freisan. They are supposed to fit "everything". They are not as deep in the drop (if memory serves me right) but more open in the neck area. The Kensington Naturals are just color based. Same material as the other cuts, but fit like a traditional cut.
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crwasko10 Reg. Jan 2014	Posted 2015-07-02 1:53 PM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
boon Posts: 3	Thank you all for your replies!!
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streakysox Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2015-07-02 9:45 PM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
Take a Picture Posts: 12841	Amigo Mio for my 16-3 thoroughbred type mare. She is out 24/7 and it stays centered
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Used2B Reg. Nov 2007	Posted 2015-07-03 9:05 AM Subject: RE: Best Fly Sheet for Thoroughbred built horses
I Need a Xanax! Posts: 2774	SStack.com. The Durashield one..stays perfectly centered and does not make them sweat underneath.
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