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Customer Reviews for Rambo Protector

Rambo Protector

Super-Soft, lightweight, Hi-Tech fabric. Polyester/Polypropylene mix. Nylon lined shoulders. Removable neck cover with nylon mane liner. Leg arches and 3rd surcingle. Patented 'V' front closure system. Surefit? neck design with VELCRO? brand closures.?95% UV protection. Sizes 69 - 84. Oatmeal with Brown and Oatmeal Binding.To find out what size blanket your horse needs, measure the distance from the center of the chest to the center of the tail and subtract 4 inches.
Average Customer Rating:
4.548 out of 5
4.5
 out of 
5
(73 Reviews) 68
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 73 reviews
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Star
1
67 of 71(94%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Rambo Protector
Review 1 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great fly sheet!

October 11, 2012
Byhorseynurse2
fromMaryland
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I have purchased in the past Rambo fly sheets and they have worn like iron. When I purchased my new horse he needed a new fly sheet and I purchased this one. It fits great, the longer neck provides great coverage and I like the three belly curcingles since they appear to add more coverage. Currently it has held up fantastically and washes great. I love it so much that my friend will be ordering one for her horse."
Review 2 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice fabric

May 2, 2013
Byloverofhorses
fromPalmetto, GA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"I love the fabric this sheet is made from. I believe it will hold up well. I wanted the V front for my large chested TB/Perch. cross as she breaks regular straight snap fronts. I had to return for a smaller size, as I appreciate the free shipping! This really runs large. The neck is a little large and the buckles too low on her so I took the sides of the neck up with bandage safety pins and the fit is pretty good now. I love how the sheet makes her coat look- smooth and super shiny. My mare would have large welts on her from bug bites and this sheet does a good job of keeping the bugs off and protects her tail from the no-see-ums. I especially love her coming in her stall and not rubbing her tail on the walls. Ticks will crawl under the sheet so I apply some spray in their favorite hiding places."
Review 3 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Fantastic Fly Sheet

April 5, 2013
Byfillygene
fromsoutheastern NC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Just right
Runs large
Just right
"I LOVE this fly sheet. Its material is the perfect texture - soft enough to be gentle on the skin and coat yet firm enough to resist easy snags and tears. The neck cover actually gives perfect coverage - not too short!!! It has a longer drop than any other fly sheet I have owned which is a great feature. This long drop is one of the reasons that this sheet appears to run so large, but the body of the sheet fits very much like my Horseware blankets. I have a Thoroughbred who always wears size 78, and the 78 in this sheet fits him perfectly. My Quarter Horse normally wears a 75, but because he is toward the smaller end of 75 and he is not as leggy as my Thoroughbred, I might order the 72 for him. I am glad SmarPak is so great with returns just in case I choose the wrong size for him. I cannot speak for the durability of this sheet, but it is extremely well made and looks like it will hold up well. I am thrilled with this sheet so far, and I think my horse would agree."
Review 4 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love It!!

February 15, 2013
ByBBBB
fromConyers, Georgia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"This sheet runs at least one size large but Smart Pak quickly exchanged. The design and fit is excellent once sized. I am a fan of the V-front closure and highly recommend it. The leg arches allow the horse to move freely along with the fit at the shoulder. There is no shifting of this design when the horse rolls. One recommendation to the design is to have a "High Neck" style like the blanket. This provides for an even better fit through the neck/shoulders."
Review 5 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

The Best Choice

February 10, 2013
ByMary
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
""If this sheet had any more bells and whistles, I'd need a degree from MIT to put it on," said a gal who works at the farm where I board my horse. BUT this sheet stays on. It protects my horse from the midges that give him sweet itch and the horse flies that terrify him. It also wears better than any other sheet I've tried.
Worth the money."
Review 6 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Rambo Protector Fly Sheet

February 2, 2013
Bycender
fromHilton Head, South Carolina
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
"Every horse in our barn has this fly sheet, so my horse got one for Christmas. They seem to out last all others. I have a Peruvian Paso, so I needed a size 69". It fits thru the back and belly OK, but it is a bit tight in the shoulders. If it is velcroed closed in front, it fits just fine. But then when you clip the 2 buckles, it folds over the velcroe and is a bit tight. I may need to add an additional buckle for the broader chested Peruvian."
Review 7 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Awesome Fly Sheet

January 10, 2013
Bypacificclydes
fromTehachapi, CA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"In over ten years of horse ownership, I have NEVER taken the time to review a purchase. This sheet, however, deserves some serious applause. I bought the size 69 for a 16.1 hand yearling clydesdale halter horse to protect her from sun fading (she is black) and flies. She wore this sheet day and night for over four months and was turned out with two rough and tumble horses. Aside from a few minor snags, the sheet is in awesome condition- it wears like iron. It does run large though, the 69 went almost down to my horse's knees, so it may not work so well for a smaller horse. This sheet gives great UV protection, my filly stayed raven black through our sunny California summer, and even in 90+ degree temps, never broke a sweat wearing it. I have purchased fly sheets from probably every major brand, but the Rambo is by far the best!"
Review 8 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

RUNS LARGE!

January 9, 2013
ByHawaiiHorseGirl
fromHawaii
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Other - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs very large
Runs large
Runs very large
"This is a very nice fly sheet, and I would know as I have owned nearly every one on the market! First note it RUNS BIG, I had read that in other reviews so I ordered down a size (My horse measures at 85" so I ordered an 81", ENORMOUS, so I ordered a 78") I love how long the neck is! It is actually built for the modern shaped horse! (I have Paint/Quarter Horse show horses) I haven't had it long enough to comment on it's durability but I am very happy with the quality thus far. I only wish SmartPak sold the waterproof liner as well!"
 
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Review 9 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best fly sheet ever

October 15, 2012
Byfirstride62yearsago
fromSC
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"My neck rubber, roller, in the woods guy couldn't kill it! Wore it virtually every day since May. Kept his mostly black parts black, white marks white, never more sweat on blazing hot southern days than horses with no fly sheet, and would come in clean as a whistle! Other horses stomping and swishing despite tons of expensive fly spray, he's dozing with a hip dropped. Still wearing it some days mid October. Even the giant black "elephant flies" don't phase him, they light, he doesn't buck and run like the other horses, they fly away. Only complaint, how to afford 11 more of them..."
Review 10 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Rambo Fly Sheet

October 9, 2012
ByGunnerBelle
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"I just bought another Rambo fly sheet. The last one lasted for 2 full summer seasons . The quality of material is great. My horse is an outside horse, so it has been exposed to all types of summer weather and still is doing the job. The only reason I am replacing the original one is that "no-rub" material is ripping. (Understandable after 2 years in the sun). A friend of mine recommended this product to me and I would also recommend the Rambo Protector to others."
Review 11 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Very Good!

October 1, 2012
ByMagi
fromSouthern Calif
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs very large
Runs large
Runs very large
"I haven't owned it long enough to truly rate it but so far I am very happy. It does run large. I bought one size smaller but now wish I had gone two sizes smaller. He did sweat a little around the shoulders but today was the hottest day of the year. He doesn't mind it at all. I observed a big roll and the sheet did not impede or slip."
Review 12 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Finally a fly sheet that lasts!

September 20, 2012
ByPaintMaresMomma
fromBloomington, IN
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"My paint mare sunburns on her neck and back if I don't keep a fly sheet on her during the summer, but I was sick and tired of buying multiple sheets in a season when they got destroyed in the pasture. I decided to dish out the extra funds for a Rambo, and truly you get what you pay for. I have used this sheet for most of the summer for a mare that is on pasture 24/7, and although it's a little dirtier, it has held up really well. You can easily hose the dirt off when it gets too nasty, and the fabric is very breathable. It fits my solid-but-not-too-chunky paint very well, and I highly recommend it."
Review 13 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Awesome!

August 30, 2012
Bynhhorsecrazygirl
fromNew Hampshire
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"What else can I say-it's a Rambo! That speaks for itself. I took the advice of other reviewers and ordered a smaller size and that worked. The blanket is holding up great (as all Rambos' do!) and certainly takes the rough-housing of my miniature donkey jumping up and trying to rough-house with my mare."
Review 14 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Rambo Fly Protector

August 14, 2012
ByZophia
fromSaratoga, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"This fly protector is much cooler than some of the others I have used. I have a Thoroughbred who is very sensitive to the bugs and they did seem to bite him in some spots even with the sheet on. However, the flies have been horrible in the Northeast.
I would recommend this sheet for its durability and good looks. Rambo adds the third surcingle which is helpful with keeping biting bugs away from the under belly."
Review 15 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Beautiful fly sheet

August 13, 2012
ByLovemyISH
fromSan Diego, CA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this flysheet looking for lighter material so my horse wouldn't sweat. Before he was in a Baker which is made of a heavy plastic feeling mesh. This flysheet wasn't as soft and light as I expected but it was an improvement so I kept it. I fits beautifully and is really well made. Easy to put on and stays in place. Unfortunately my horse does still sweat on his neck and shoulder where the sheet is lined. I haven't been able to use it the last 2 weeks. Its been really hot (90s) though so I can't really blame the sheet. I can't comment on durability at this time but I do have high expectations considering the cost. I look forward to using this high quality sheet once the weather becomes a little more mild."
Review 16 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

So good this is the third one

August 7, 2012
ByKirk
fromPalm Springs Ca
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs large
Runs large
Runs large
"Rambo rugs are so durabule, I now have s fly sheets and one winter rug all the rugs will be replaced with Rambo as they need to be replaced (Rug is a blanket)"
Review 17 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

rambo protector

July 24, 2012
ByZophia
fromSaratoga, NY
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I really like this fly sheet. It is much lighter than most and keeps my horse cooler on hot, humid days.
I would highly recommend this sheet to a friend."
Review 18 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Fly Sheet ever purchased!

July 3, 2012
ByBrighi
fromGreeley, CO
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Barrel Racing
Competitor:Local/Open
"This is the best fly sheet I have ever purchased, it's easy to put on, covers great, and very durable!"
Review 19 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

RUNS A SIZE LARGE!

June 26, 2012
ByWitChyMaRe
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Eventing
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
"I love this fly sheet and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quality fly sheet. I warn anyone though, order a size smaller than you would for normal Rambos.. If your horse wears a 78" regularly.. order a 75"."
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Review 20 for Rambo Protector
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Most durable so far

June 21, 2012
ByAtreyu
fromDes Moines, IA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"This is the most durable fly sheet I have tried so far. The stable owners call my horse's fly sheets "chew toys for Landon" (my horse's pasture playmate) because they have been hanging in shreds from my horse within days/a couple of weeks of wear. This sheet only has 2 golf ball sized holes after a good 6 weeks of wear and they are not fraying nor otherwise getting larger. :)"
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