EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo Horse Rug

Give your horse lightweight summer coverage with the EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo, a breathable zebra-pattern mesh fly rug designed to help protect horses from flies and irritating insects while maintaining excellent airflow during warmer weather.

Featuring a distinctive black and white zebra stripe design, this deluxe mesh combo combines practical insect protection with lightweight comfort. Research into striped patterns suggests they can reduce the likelihood of some biting flies landing compared with uniform-coloured surfaces, making zebra-pattern rugs a popular choice during fly season.

The combo neck design provides extended coverage across the horse's body and neck, making the EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo ideal for paddock turnout and everyday use throughout the warmer months.

Key Benefits

• Deluxe zebra mesh horse rug
• Distinctive black and white striped design
• Designed for fly and insect protection
• Lightweight and highly breathable
• Excellent airflow for warm weather
• Helps reduce direct contact from flies and biting insects
• Combo neck provides extended coverage
• Helps protect the horse's coat from dust and dirt
• Ideal for spring and summer
• Suitable for paddock and yard use
• Great everyday fly rug
• Designed with horse comfort and freedom of movement in mind
• Eye-catching zebra design

Why a Zebra Pattern?

The zebra pattern isn't just about appearance.

Scientific studies investigating zebra stripes and biting flies have found that striped surfaces can interfere with the normal landing behaviour of some flies.

Rather than claiming the pattern completely repels flies, the best way to think of a zebra rug is as providing two forms of protection:

Physical Protection – The mesh fabric creates a physical barrier between insects and the horse's coat.

Striped Pattern – The contrasting zebra pattern may help reduce successful landings by certain biting flies.

This makes zebra-pattern mesh rugs an increasingly popular option for horses that become irritated by flies during warmer weather.

Breathable Mesh for Summer Comfort

Summer protection shouldn't mean trapping unnecessary heat.

The EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo features an open mesh construction designed to allow air to circulate around your horse's body.

This helps provide coverage while maintaining ventilation, making the rug particularly suitable for warm Australian conditions.

Combo Neck Coverage

The combo neck design extends protection from the body along the horse's neck, providing greater overall coverage than a standard-neck mesh rug.

Extended coverage can help protect against:

• Flies
• Biting insects
• Dust
• Dirt
• Everyday paddock exposure

It's particularly useful for horses requiring more extensive protection throughout fly season.

Ideal for Fly Season

The EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo is an excellent choice for everyday use during periods of increased insect activity.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Summer paddock turnout
• Fly season
• Warm spring weather
• Horses irritated by flies
• Horses requiring lightweight coverage
• Everyday paddock use
• Yard use
• Keeping coats cleaner

For horses particularly sensitive to flies, combine the rug with an appropriate fly mask and equine insect repellent for more comprehensive coverage.

Lightweight Everyday Protection

Unlike heavier turnout rugs, a mesh fly rug is primarily designed to provide insect protection and ventilation rather than warmth.

The lightweight mesh construction makes the EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo an excellent choice when you want your horse covered without the unnecessary weight of a heavier rug.

Always monitor your horse and adjust rugging according to temperature, humidity, weather conditions and the individual horse.

Finding the Correct Fit

A correctly fitting horse rug is essential for comfort and freedom of movement.

When fitting your EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo, ensure:

• The chest fits securely without being excessively tight
• There is adequate freedom through the shoulders
• The rug sits comfortably around the withers
• The neck section doesn't restrict movement
• Surcingles are adjusted securely
• Leg straps are correctly fitted
• The rug isn't excessively tight or loose

Check your horse regularly for rubbing or pressure points, particularly around the shoulders, chest, withers and neck.

Care & Maintenance

To help keep your EP Deluxe Zebra Mesh Combo in good condition:

• Remove accumulated hair and dirt regularly
• Follow the care instructions supplied with the rug
• Secure buckles and straps before washing
• Avoid harsh cleaning chemicals unless recommended
• Allow the rug to dry completely before storage
• Store in a clean and dry environment
• Regularly inspect stitching, straps and fastenings for wear or damage