Whitaker R202 Rastrick Fly Mesh With Fixed Hood White 6'3"

Whitaker R202 Rastrick Fly Mesh Rug With Fixed Hood - White, 6'3"

The R202 Rastrick Fly Mesh is John Whitaker's full-coverage summer fly rug, built from a lightweight breathable mesh that keeps biting insects off the horse without trapping heat underneath.

The hood is fixed to the rug rather than sold separately, so the neck and poll are covered in one piece, and this is the 6'3" size for larger riding horses.

Performance & Benefits

• Fixed hood fastens with three Velcro straps, so the neck stays covered without a separate neck cover to lose
• Lightweight breathable mesh gives a barrier against flies and midges while letting air through
• Double buckle chest closures spread the load across the front of the rug
• Shoulder gussets allow the horse to move and graze freely
• Two crossed surcingles and a large tail flap keep the rug settled and extend coverage at the rear
• Branding strap helps hold the rug centred on the back

Suitable For

• Larger riding horses taking a 6'3" rug
• Spring and summer turnout where flies and midges are a problem
• Horses that need coverage over the neck and poll as well as the body

How to Use

• Measure from the centre of the chest to the point of the buttock to confirm the correct size before use
• Fasten the chest buckles first, then the crossed surcingles, then the hood straps
• Check the surcingles allow a hand's width of clearance under the belly
• Remove daily to groom and check for rubs, particularly at the shoulders and poll

Specification

• Brand Whitaker
• Range R202 Rastrick Fly Mesh
• Neck Fixed hood
• Colour White
• Size 6'3"
• Manufacturer product code 1015233

Care & Caution

• Check the fit and the horse's shoulders and withers daily - mesh rugs can rub if left on a poorly fitting horse
• Inspect the hood straps regularly and refasten if they work loose in the field
• Wash in line with the care label; do not tumble dry or iron the mesh
• Repair small tears promptly - mesh runs once it is torn