January 2011 POLO PLAYER EDITION

Ground Cover

New mallets are expensive, so taking care of them makes good economical sense. Since mallets are made of natural materials, moisture can wreak havoc on the them. Polo players like having quick and easy access to their mallets during a game but throwing them on the ground is not a good idea, especially when the grass is glistening with a fresh layer of morning dew.

July 2009 EQUIS

Man made shade

Hay-Shade™: A vinyl-coated polyester fabric net, the Hay-Shade is designed to protect hay from the elements while allowing air to pass through. Featuring a sandstone color that reflects sunlight, the net has a reinforced hem with grommets at every foot to stand up to opening and closing. Available in custom sizes.

September 2010 HORSE SOURCE

Hay-Shade™ by Horse Fly Net® helps save your hay

The Hay-Shade™ provides protection from the elements for your valuable hay. It is made of sturdy fabric with reinforced hems for durability and long-life. It is breathable and washable, but flexible enough to be pulled to one side when working in the hay barn. Grommets placed every foot make it easy to hang. Protect your hay from the sun, wind and snow, as well as birds by installing the Hay-Shade™ Each shade is custom made for any size opening.

July 2009 SHOP TALK

Horse Fly Net® located in Free Union, VA specializes in product designed to control flies in and round the barn. They sell a netting, for example, that can be used to cover compost, used to shade areas where h is stored as well as a fly barrier for stalls.

June 2010 MIDWEST HORSE JOURNAL

The Magic Mat ™ will be a special addition to any trailer for those days of showing and relaxing with friends and for trail riders to picnic after a long ride.

This American made mat is:

• Attractive
• Tough
• Will not kill the grass as it allows air and light to pass through the material.
• Easy to roll up and throw in the trailer when storing
• 8 feet x 10 feet with grommets every 2 feet for anchoring.

Nov 08EQUUS MAGAZINE

• For manure management:
  When placed over a pile of manure, the Compost Cover expedites the decomposition process that produces compost. Constructed of polypropylene mesh, the cover allows air and water to penetrate while helping to keep the interior temperature at the optimal 140 degrees Fahrenheit. it also provides a barrier against flies. The standard size, which measures 9 feet by 10 feet and is fitted with grommets , costs $75.00; custom sizes are also available.

Sept 08EQUUS MAGAZINE

• For manure management:
  When placed over a pile of manure, the Compost Cover expedites the decomposition process that produces compost. Constructed of polypropylene mesh, the cover allows air and water to penetrate while helping to keep the interior temperature at the optimal 140 degrees Fahrenheit. it also provides a barrier against flies. The standard size, which measures 9 feet by 10 feet and is fitted with grommets , costs $75.00; custom sizes are also available.

Sept 07 HORSE ILLUSTRATED - What's in Store

• Help make your horse's home insect proof with the Barn FlyNet from HorseFlyNet. The fly net made of heat-sealed, vinyl-coated, polyester mesh, can hang in open spaces such as a run-in shed or door, and is see-through, environmentally safe, and water and rot resistant.

July 05 EQUUS - Stock and Trade column

• "Give bugs the brushoff !"Product HorseFlyNet ™ Specs: Vinyl polyester netting. Attached to the edge of a run-in-shed or a section of the barn, HorseFlyNet provides shade and protects horses against bugs two ways: by creating a physical barrier and by brushing off insects as horses pass under and around it. Rain-, rot- and UV-resistant, HorseFlyNet is available in two lengths, six feet and nine feet, and widths ranging from six feet to 14 feet.
• Manufacture’s comment: “Because HorseFlyNet provides shade and serves as a screen, flies are less likely to into a shed,” says Karleen Hubley, who developed the product. “I hang it about three feet from the ground so horses can tuck their noses under it and push it out of the way.”

May 06 POLO - Horseware editorial

• HorseFlyNet keeps sun, bugs way. HorseFlyNet introduces a new and effective way to shade your horses, run-in-shed and barns against sun and bugs. Horse friendly, it is a see-through net easy to install and will last for years. It is rain-, rot- and UV-resistant and made of heat-sealed vinyl polyester. Your horses will have no hesitation walking through the net into the shade it provides hanging from the walk-in shed or part of your barn. Flies are reduced to a minimum because they are deterred by the shade and cannot pass through the material. The proven concept allows breezes and reduced light on the inside part of the net where the horses seek protection. HorseFlyNets are environmentally safe and inexpensive.

August 06 HORSE & RIDER - Solutions column.

Fly Nets, After reading the “Buzz Busters” feature on fly control (April 06) reader Pamela Hope of Hopkinton, New Hampshire , wrote to tell us about a product she uses to keep the fly population at bay. “I use a HorseFlyNet that hangs in my barn openings. It keeps out flies, yet lets in light and breezes. My horses have no problem going through and under the nets to get into the shade they provide. I even have a net hanging on the of my trailer to protect the inside from flies when the ramps are down.”

July 06 HORSEMAN’S YANKEE PEDLAR-What’s New page

Make a New Fly Zone. Horse fly net has introduced an effective way to keep the irritation of bugs and sun off your horse this summer. The solution is a durable and see-through fly net that can be easily installed around run-in sheds and barns to deter bugs but allow horses to pass though safely. Now your horse can escape the nuisance of bugs without being locked up inside.

May 06 STABLE MANAGEMENT -What’s New editorial, Extra Protection

HorseFlyNet introduces a new way to shade run-in sheds and barns against sun and bugs. The see-through net is made of heat-sealed vinly polyester and, according to manufactures, is resistant to rain, rot and UV rays. Flies are reduced because they are deterred by the shade and cannot pass through the material.

July-August 06 THE CANADIAN HORSE JOURNAL

The summer can be an uncomfortable time for our equine friends. Direct hear from the intense sun and hordes of bugs can frustrate horses. A new product has recently been released that aims to alleviate some of this summer strain. HorseFlyNet ™ is a see-through cover that attaches to run-in sheds or barns. Horses are able to pass through the net into the cool of their shelter, and out again, as they wish.HorseFlyNet’s™ manufacturer describes the product as “ an environmentally safe solution against bugs and sun.” It is designed to resist ultra violet rays, causing the enclosed space to become a cool respite from the heat. “Flies are reduced to a minimum because they are deterred by the shade and cannot pass through the material.” The net is installed with hooks that screw into the wooded beams of a door or opening. It is available in lengths of either six or nine fee: the width is customizable.

July-August 06 THE TRAIL RIDER - New Productions section

Barn Fly Net, Add one more non chemical weapon to your arsenal against pesky flies: HorseFlyNet’s™ heat-sealed vinyl polyester nets hang across access points to your horse’s barn or walk-in- to provide you and your horse easy barn access while keeping out flying insects. Breezes and light pass through, while the net’s close-woven material and the shade beyond it deter flies. The durable net is rain-,rot-, and UV resistant. It comes in six-and nine-foot lengths: you specify your desired width. The net hangs from hooks you screw into the wooden beam across the opening to your barn or shed; when fly season ends, unhook the net, and roll for storage. As with all fly-control products, the Horsefly Net works best in conjunction with good barn hygiene, including manure management.