“A fly, Sir, may sting a stately horse and make him wince; but, one is but an insect, and the other is a horse still.”---Samuel Johnson/Life of Johnson, by James Boswell, Esq.
The Sahara UV Fly Sheet (suggested retail, $84.95), from Pessoa, features two types of fabric: The top cover protects against ultraviolet rays, while the mesh sides allow for ventilation to keep the horse cool while blocking out flies. The sheet also has a wide belly band and a removable neck. Available in ocean or lavender, in sizes 69 to 84 inches in three-inch increments. Visit www.PessoaUSA.com.
An EPA-registered repellent built into the fabric of the Supa-Fly Insect Shield Detach-a-Neck Fly Sheet (suggested retail, $149.99), from WeatherBeeta, is designed to protect against mosquitoes, flies, ticks and fleas for up…