T&T Horse Wear

Tried & Tested: WeatherBeeta Sweet Itch Shield Combo Neck Fly Rug

By 3 Mins Read

Kate has two horses, Sophy and Milly, who she competes in eventing and dressage respectively. Kate is also a member of the local riding club and shares her passion for horses with her mum.

Product: WeatherBeeta Sweet Itch Shield Combo Neck Fly Rug

Size & Colour: 6ft6 White/Blue

Date of review: 19th June 2025

What were your first impressions?

My initial impressions of this rug was how great the coverage was – it covered my horse from her head to tail as it is designed with an ear hood, adjustable belly flap and full wrap tail flap. The neck has multiple Velcro straps which ensures maximum protection and the rug is made from a 600 denier ripstop outer which feels durable but also breathable. I felt confident that Minnie would not be able to easily rip or damage this rug, and that would survive the test of time!

How was the sizing & fit?

Minnie usually wears a 6ft6 and this rug is true to size. I really like the side gussets which allows her plenty of freedom in the shoulder area to move naturally and graze. The lined shoulders are a great design as well as it reduces the chances of any rubbing or friction. Being a thoroughbred, Minnie has a delicate, thin coat so to me it is highly important that any potential culprit areas that may rub her hair out have ways to reduce the chances of this happening. I feel that WeatherBeeta have very much considered comfort for the horse as it also has a wither relief pad which is great for when Minnie was wearing this rug for long periods of time.

How did you test the product?

Minnie wore this rug overnight in the field – it reflected the afternoon and evening sun off her and so gave her protection from harmful UV rays. It was also very good at keeping the flies and any insects at bay – I thought the belly flap really helped with this. The fastenings on the rug can be adjusted so I could fit it securely to Minnie’s body type.

What was your favourite feature?

My favourite feature is the ear hood as it helps to keep the rug securely in place and ensured that my horse was consistently covered. In the past I have used other rugs that do not have this feature and I have found that the hood will often slip back or move however this was not an issue whilst using this rug.

Any other comments?

The WeatherBeeta Sweet Itch Shield Combo Neck Fly Rug is a must for anyone who has a sensitive horse and is looking for a fly rug with maximum coverage! WeatherBeeta have proven once again that their rugs are top of the range and well worth investing in.

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