SmartPak Classic Fly Sheet - Closed Front is rated
4.4 out of
5 by
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Rated 2 out of
5
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reddragon from
didn't last
my mare, who is not a horse to ever destroy blankets, rolled maybe twice wearing this and the entire thing fell apart. wasn't even used for a month.
Date published: 2022-06-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Horseslave from
Love the closed front!
OK OK, so yes it is a little more work to put a sheet over the head. But there are no pesky buckles that poke into the horse. Or that need to be dealt with. my mayor is rough on sheets, and this one has held up great!
Date published: 2022-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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TrustMeImaHorse from
Call a therapist because my flies are depressed
I usually don’t review things so hopefully this gives you some perspective. I’ve had this fly sheet for about 3 months now. I have a dapple grey gelding and there’s limited shelter in his paddock. This way if he can’t get any shade he still has some coverage. Did NOT expect it to work so well for flies. Also expected it to fall apart because it’s so thin. I finally decided to review this after one particular event.
It was 96 degrees out so I decided to take it off of him for the day to ensure he could sweat properly. I got to the barn at the end of the day to hose him off and let him graze. We got to the grass and he was being driven crazy by the flies and just couldn’t graze comfortably. I sprayed on his fly spray and still no relief. He was still wet but I wanted him to enjoy our time together so I threw the fly sheet on him just to let him have a little peace. Immediately he was more relaxed and the flies were gone. I have zero explanation for it other than some kind of witchcraft. Also, he dried off faster than he would if he wasn’t wearing it. We’re talking freshly rinsed off within the past 15 minutes and he was dry in 5. I got back to the barn and decided I needed to leave a review for this thing.
Side note, fits perfectly in my washing machine and comes out sparkling each time. No wear and tear that I can see even with being thrown in the wash once a week. He’ll be supervised in the hotter temps but I have no issue keeping this on him for the whole summer. It very visibly makes his life so much more comfortable.
Date published: 2022-06-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
NMim from
Holding up well! Love the closed front!
This fly sheet works well to keep insects away and the sun off. My 16hh OTTB comfortably wears a 75”. The closed front makes it super easy to put on and take off. She doesn’t seem to sweat and we live in AL. I do wish it had the belly flap as well, but it’s plenty long and provides good coverage. Definitely pleased with my purchase. Oh yes , it’s holding up well to the shenanigans of the yearling in a herd of 6 horses!
Date published: 2022-05-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sharpeihorse from
Decent for the price
My horse has worn a few times and it's still holding up.
True to size as I purchase an 84 and my horse wears 84 in Rambo. I figured for sure the closed front neck would be too small in the neck bit it's perfect. The fly sheet tends to slide back like they all seem to do on him and other horses I have and makes the sheet look 2 sizes too big as it hangs over his butt. I don't care though and he doesn't seem to care either. I'm contemplating on getting a smaller size to try and can put it on another horse if it doesn't fit. Fly sheets tend to have a size all there own.
Date published: 2022-05-17
Rated 1 out of
5
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Amz123 from
Strap broke and bad rubs
My horse wore this fly sheet about 5 times and the front strap broke off and it causes horrible rubs on his chest. This is his correct size also and it wasn’t too tight. Very disappointed
Date published: 2022-05-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Horse fan from
Sturdy, good fit, and beautiful
This closed front fly sheet is amazing! The fit is spot-on. The construction is excellent. It washes beautifully! My horse is not kind to the fly sheet and it looks brand new. I just bought a second one!
Date published: 2022-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Blackhawk from
Good fly sheet for the price.
I have the surcingle front closure in the original of this fly sheet and it has held up well. I just ordered 4 of the new closed front. I received one already and put it on my active 4 year old Morgan mare. The 75" fit her well at about 1,000 lbs (15.2) and the closed front seems to make the sheet pull less. I am looking forward to receiving the remainder of the sheets!
Date published: 2021-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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AshA from
Finally a sheet he can't completely destroy.
This sheet works so well for my big shouldered boy. The close front ensures there are no front clips for my horse to break off as he's done in the past. The white/grey color of course gets dirty super fast, but we are putting these on horses...so I dont care. As long as my boy is protected from the flies and the sun, I'm happy! Great quality and value for the price!
Date published: 2021-05-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SmartPaker Sophie from
Favorite New Fly Sheet!
I decided to try the SmartPak Classic Fly Sheet for my mare this season. She isn't super hard on her things and seems to sweat easily in the summer heat, so something with airflow is a necessity for her. Since she is a TB/WB cross, she has wider shoulders than your typical TB. Because of this, I sometimes find typical sheets/blankets to not be wide enough at her shoulders. I liked the idea of a closed front to help with this pinching issue I sometimes encounter. My mare is a size 78 in other blankets and sheets, including our SmartPak Ultimates, so I purchased this in a 78 too and I was very happy with the length and overall fit. I would say this runs true to size.
Date published: 2021-05-13