Shires Fine Mesh Horse Equine Fly Mask with Ears 60% UV Protection (Extra Full, Black)

Perfect for horses that needs a mask 24/7 100% recommend
I am very happy with this mask. My mare has a severe condition called Pythiosis. Without a proper fly mask she is prone to getting massive open flesh wounds that take over her eyes and face that Do Not heal! The condition around the eyes doesn’t seem to get aggravated or become a problem unless flys have access to the eyes.She need a mask all day every day. I have used every mask and this one is by far the best fit and most effective one yet!! The bungee around the heck keep the flies from entering and the nose piece is a snug fit to keep flies at bay. The second best thing is that the mesh is far out and off her eyes. There is no rubbing. Rubbing from mesh will also cause the condition to flair. She can see just fine out of the mesh also. The ear piece length is long so her are not rubbing either.It’s made from good quality material and looks good.100% recommend!

Perfect Fly Mask for Bigger Horses
My Friesian Sporthorse has a draft size head. I’ve tried so many fly masks that advertised as oversize but were still too tight and laid against the eyes risking eye injury. NOT THIS MASK! This mask is perfect for my bigger horse. The darting around the eyes provides ample clearance to avoid eye injury. It’s not tight. The fleece protection is great. The fine mesh is good quality. If you have bigger horse, I recommend this 100% It’s worth the money.

Nice fly mask but with one issue…
I decided to try these fly masks because they were a tad bit cheaper than the normal Cashel’s that I buy. I need at least two sets of masks so I do not have to wash them every single night. I purchased two regular masks with ears and one mask with ears and a nose. I had to order the one with the nose from SmartPak.The masks are very well made. They are roomy and have two velcro straps under the chin. I wish that the flap that you pull under to attach to the velcro was a little bit shorter because on my one horse, the flaps extend beyond the velcro and have nothing to stick to. He actually took his off two days in a row. There are darts that keep the mask off of the eyes, which is great. The mesh is fine, but for some reason, if my horse rolled, the dirt came through the mask and got into his eyes. I don’t remember that happening with the Cashel’s.My biggest problem with the mask is that there is no forelock hole. I’m guessing it’s because Cashel has a patent on that, so they couldn’t put one in. Unfortunately, one is really needed, especially if your horse has a thick forelock. My two geldings have almost no forelock, so really that was not an issue with them. My mare, however, is a draft with a long and thick forelock. Without the hole to pull the hair through, the forelock just kind of sits under the mask and makes a big lump. She was able to remove the mask because of this. I am going to try to see if I can get some holes put in them to make them more user friendly. I have already drafted my boss because she is a good seamstress and can get it done with no problem.All in all, I’d say it’s a nice mask. I do not know if the UV protection is as good as the Cashel’s, but don’t quote me on it. I would definitely give it a try if you have a horse with not much forelock hair. Mine have only worn them a few times, so I cannot comment on the durability yet. I ended up ordering about six more Cashel’s and they wear them primarily right now unless they are dirty. Oh, forgot to say that the nose piece zippers off of the mask if you decide not to use it.

Review Upgraded to 5 Stars. Never another mask. Ever.
I upgraded my rating from 4 to 5 stars. I got this mask over a year ago when my Morgan mare developed an allergy that causes her eyes to swell and drip horribly. I tried all manner of fly repellant while managing the allergy. This is the ONLY fly mask she wears now, just about 24/7 during the gnat/blooming season. I have tossed the mask in the washing machine a few times when it gets goopy with eye discharge and the only wear is in the covers for the velcro straps, which is cosmetic . The mesh has never come apart. It’s fine mesh so keeps gnats away as well. The band over the nose fits close so bugs don’t crawl under. The ears are a good fit. The front of the mask is sewn to allow it to stand off of the eye area so her eye lids aren’t smashed. She does not rub, so it doesn’t come off and is in great shape for its heavy use. I’m buying another one so I can rotate them through the washing machine more often and she doesn’t have to go without. The more regularly she wears the mask, the healthier her eyes are. So glad I found this one!! And, it’s a very good price.

Very good quality throughout, perfect fit for my Irish cob, comfortable in all the right places and Velcro holds well.

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