Amigo® FlyRider is rated
4.4 out of
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Rated 1 out of
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horsey from
Not worth it.
I purchased this to keep the bugs off while riding on trail. I was very disappointed by the fit and also because the fabric covers the horse's tail. The tail should be able to move freely to help swat the bugs!
Date published: 2020-08-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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hollishorsegal from
Super solution for trail rides/hacks!
I have had this a little over a month now. It has made my mare feel much more comfortable and happy going out for a hack. She's not so bothered by the deer, horse nor biting flies as much. Love the velcro loop that attaches the top of the neck cover to the poll of the bridle to ensure the neck cover remains in place. The way the sheet comes apart in the front of the saddle to adjust the fit in and around the saddle is, also, fantastic!
Date published: 2020-08-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sawdust from
Love It
These sheets do the job. They fit as described. I have a 15.2 hand mare who wears a size 72 in a blanket. The medium was perfect. I was a little unsure whether to order a small or a medium after reading the reviews, so I called and talked to Brenda. She recommended the medium, and it is perfect. My two seventeen hand warmbloods wear an 84 and an 87 in blankets, and an extra large in this sheet is perfect.
Date published: 2020-07-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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WhyMe from
Awesome!
This is much better for riding than the Cashel's. The Cashel one offered lots of coverage, but seemed better for trail riding; I didn't see it being safe for my spooky DWB at the canter. The Cashel one also tied on, which was tedious and also had a tendency to come untied during the ride. The Amigo FlyRider is fast to put on with the velcro at the neck and the tail cord. The Cashel one also went on over the horse's head and the elastic opening was a bit small for my horse's head. The Amigo FlyRider is much shorter in drop but still goes up the neck and I attach it to the forelock hole in my Cashel Quiet Ride fly mask since my Fairfax bridle has a wide headstall (awesome bridle, BTW). Even though it's shorter, my horse has no reaction to the bugs and he was literally unrideable, even doused in fly spray, without a fly sheet. It gave me riding back during the bug season. I used it in about 95 degree weather and it did not make my horse sweaty with hacks of about 30 minutes with 10-15 minutes of trotting and cantering. He wears a 81 Rambo blanket and 78-81 Rambo/Amigo fly sheets and a large in this fits.
Date published: 2020-07-14
Rated 4 out of
5
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Hospice Nurse from
Does the job....
The bugs in Southern NJ this year have been horrendous. Currently unable to trail ride with our the Flyrider. It does run large, I had to return for a small. My horses wear a 72-75 in blankets.
Date published: 2019-08-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Arabmom from
Ride saver
Using this sheet is the difference between spending July/August doing circles in the yard vs getting out on the trail. My Arab mare loses skin in chunks to the deerflies. My husbands TW is tougher skinned but is so distracted by the bugs she trips and falls down the trail. This works! Knowing our girls aren’t being tortured means we can enjoy our ride instead of flailing madly. It’s rugged, light enough to canter in and lasts for years. Genius product!
Date published: 2019-07-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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dogandponylover from
My horse loves it
I have been using this fly sheet for over 5 years. I have a thoroughbred mare who hates flies and this is a life saver for the couple of months (July & August) when the horse flies are bad. Where I used to live there were green heads, but where I live now there are B-52s too, which are truly terrifying. Although I do my best to ride very early before the horseflies are out, I often encounter a a couple B-52s. This fly sheet does a great job of keeping the flies off and keeps my girl happy. Easy to put on, and durable. My only question is- I've read that flies are attracted to dark colors, so why is this dark blue? Also, a lighter color would likely be cooler.
Date published: 2019-02-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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pmco from
comfortable for the horse and keeps the flies off
comfortable for the horse and keeps the flies off -- easy to put on
Date published: 2018-10-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kathy from
Love this.
Bought for both my horse and my husband's horse. We are inundated with green heads and horse flies. We both work full-time and have to ride late afternoon. These have done a great job! We and the horses are able to concentrate now!
Date published: 2018-07-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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Rexy from
Great fit!
It is great for my thoroughbred who is really bothered by flies and mosquitoes.
Date published: 2016-10-05