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Best fly rugs for horses to keep your equine friend happy and healthy

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If you're a horse owner, you know how annoying flies can be for your four-legged friend.

Flies can bite, irritate and even infect your horse's skin, eyes, ears and mouth. They can also transmit diseases and parasites that can harm your horse's health and performance. In short, you probably spend a fair amount of time, money and energy keeping flies as far away as possible from your horse.

That's where a good quality fly rug comes in. A fly rug is a special blanket that covers your horse's body and protects it from flies and other insects. It's usually made of mesh or other breathable fabrics that allow air circulation and prevent overheating.

A fly rug can make your horse more comfortable and happy, especially during the summer months when flies are more active. It can also reduce the

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