As the heat of the summer rises, so does the affect it has on the local insect population! In fact, it’s not just summer that this is starting to happen. With fluctuations in temperatures outside of the seasonal norm, insects can appear a lot more frequently. Fortunately there are products that can combat this. Among them, fly covers and rugs with the specific job of protecting the horse, whether just turned out, or for riding.

Products such as the Rambo Fly Rider have been designed to offer comfort and flexibility for the horse to protect it from insects, which is what you’d expect, but it does it in a very clever way. This is thanks to the innovative treatments that have been employed. The result is a fly rug that protects the horse without irritation.

The secret ingredient for protecting the horse

Some fly rugs have special treatments to control irritation from flying pests, protecting the horse from flies, mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. One of these treatments is a patented formula called ‘Vamoose’. Vamoose is made from Permethrin, which is a man made and highly effective insect control.

Pyrethrin is a natural ingredient, found in some breeds of Chrysanthemum. This surprising ingredient has is incredibly powerful against pests, but harmless for the horse. Vamoose is colourless and odourless, which won’t aggravate the horse either. This treatment is safe, and doesn’t rub off on the horse.

The design and shape of this horse fly rug is designed to provide further protection and freedom of movement. Not only offering optimum coverage of the horse’s back and sides, but also over the top of the tail and dock. When the horse is moving, the longer hood makes for an excellent cover, tailored perfectly to the horse’s neck.

It’s not always easy to find the right horse rugs, but when it comes to warmer months, a fly rug is quite important. You can find them in a range of different styles and designs, with versions that cater to different budgets. If you are looking for a horse fly rug, think about about how you’ll use it. Is it just for care of the horse while turned out, or will you need to take it to events? This might be worse considering with the thickness and storage of the rug.

Also, the size and shape of the tug is important. You can buy rugs that cover the back and tops of the horses legs, with an option to add further sections to the tail, neck and ears. Alternatively, you can also buy rugs that offer ample coverage in a single, all in one design. There’s plenty of variety from a broad range of products now available to any conditions.

Trot2 is a supplier of quality equestrian products, accessories and rugs from Amigo and the Rambo Fly Rider.

Basic Principles Regarding Horse Equipment

There is a lot of different horse equipment that you can buy in order to have a great riding experience and to keep your horse in good condition and well groomed. Much of this equipment you can even purchase online these days, which gives you access to a very wide range of products.

Some of the equipment for riders includes:

Helmets, jodhpurs, clothing, footwear, gloves, body protectors and posture aids, chaps, gaiters, spurs and so on. You can also find specific clothing and accessories for events such as jumping or dressage.

There is a lot of stuff that you will need to get for your horse too. Some of the items that you will need to purchase as a first time horse owner include: a good saddle, a bridle, bits, a saddle rug, girths, a saddle pad, grooming equipment and you can even get supplements to give your horse and keep their health in top condition.

Some of the items that you have to have when you have your horse include:

A head collar with rope, bridle, bits, a saddle, girth, boots, helmet and grooming equipment. If you are buying several items together, then you might be able to get a discount if you ask for one or receive some items for free.

The saddle is a very important purchase and you need to make sure that you buy just the right one for you and for your horse. You should get a saddle that is recommended for you by a saddle fitter and this will reduce the chances of having any injuries done to you or to your horse. Getting a general saddle at first is a good idea as this allows you the most options. You can buy more specific saddles later down the track as you need them.

When you have your own horse you need to ensure that you are ready for the responsibility and commitment that it entails. Part of this responsibility is grooming your horse and you will need to buy a few grooming tools for your horse’s mane, body and hooves and ensure that they are healthy and clean.

There is a lot of horse equipment you will need to buy, but you can get the essentials to start out with and then build up the rest of your equipment gradually. Having a horse is a commitment, but it is also a singular joy that you are going to fall in love with.

by Justin Wade
About the Author:

Mathew Jordan is a specialist as regards horse riding equipment. To discover all sorts of things on the subject of horse riding equipment, explore the online business at Horse Equipment UK

Horse Wear, Common Classes Of Clothing & Accessories

Maybe you are new to owning a horse, or maybe you just want to get new clothing or accessories for your horse, there is nothing to worry about. If you need to learn about what types of each horse wear to get, then all you need to do is read! Once you have read about them, you will know exactly what to get.

The most common horse clothing purchased is horse rugs , horse bridles, and horse saddles. Of course, there are a lot more to buy, but these are a few of the main pieces. There are different types of each of these, which means you should read about what each one is used for before getting them, because you may end up with the wrong one!

A horse rug is a material which is fastened to the horse to benefit either the horse or the rider, some may benefit the horse by preventing things, or to keep it warm, but some may be to benefit the rider, or both at the same time. The main types of horse rugs are anti-sweat, fly, stable, and turnout rugs.

After a horse has been running, it may need help cease the chills, which is the whole purpose of an anti-sweat rug. A secondary use of the anti-sweat rug is to stop irritation of flies, but that is mostly handled with the fly rug. The anti-sweat rug is made with (range of thicknesses available) cotton mesh. As just mentioned, the fly rug is the primary rug used to stop irritation of flies, and other insects. It is made by fine mesh, is lightweight and as well as its primary use, can also protect the horse from anything like sun burns, or prevent the horse getting dirty, etc. When the horse is just in the stable(s), or indoors, a stable rug is usually necessary. A stable rug keeps the horse either, or both, warm or clean. It is made by quilted synthetic material, but is not water proof. When your horse is just roaming the fields, mainly in the winder, a turnout rug is usually put on the horse. The turnout rug will keep the horse clean and warm, and it is light in weight so the horse will not get tired too easily. The only main concern with the turnout rub is that, usually, it is very easily ripped which means if the horse is roaming around and encountering sharp objects, the rug may rip.

A horse bridle is  tack, made of leather straps, which holds in place the metal bit in the horses mouth and the reins on the horse, for the rider to control it. There are two main types of horse bridles. The two types are English bridles, and Western bridles.

An English bridle is a more dapper design, and is usually used for show-off competitions, or show events, etc. A western bridle is the bridle that would be used for a more general use, for field or stable use, but this is up to the rider. Depending on which bridle you have, there can be many accessories to add on to the bridle tack.

A horse saddle is the main part of the tack; the part where the rider sits on, and which supports the rider. There are many different saddles, but which type you use depends on your horse and what you are getting the saddler for. For example, if you were to get a saddle for training your horse on jumps, or for taking part of a competition involving jumps then you may want to use the all-purpose English saddle.

There are many different saddles to choose from, for different horses, different events, or for different rider-preferences. If you own a horse with a wide-back then you may need a treeless saddle, or if you want to assure comfort for your horse you could choose the Australian stock saddle. Also, the reining saddle was made for a lighter saddle, and for a rider-preference saddle, you may want a dressage saddle if you need a deep-seat. If you want your horse to perform better, you may choose to get a saddle that was designed for the event you are taking part of. For a jump event, you may go with the all-purpose English saddle, but for a racing event, inevitably you would want a racing saddle. If you do not want a saddle for any events, and you just want a general saddle, maybe for taking your horse for a walk, you may choose to get a Western saddle!

If you are new to having a horse, or you have had a horse for a while but never really thought about clothing or accessories, then you are right in reading about it because there are a variety of different horse wear to choose from, and to fit your preferences too.

by Peter Higgin
About the Author:

If you are interested in horses, chances are you’re familiar with most of the horse wear that is needed to make your horse look well-dressed. You can also find a wide range of riding wear for yourself.