Fly Mask Recommendations?

[tashcat]

Its time I retired our fly mask: its been brilliant but has had a lot of repairs, and the time has come to find another.

However I'm stumped as what to chose! When I bought my current one over 5 years ago I think the shop had two options in my horses size - now there are 100s!

Sadly the label has worn away, and I'm not sure which brand it was. I think it may have been cashel, but they don't sell the same version if it was.

So I'm looking for a fly mask with ears, and a hole for the mane to come through. I don't particularly want anything covering the muzzle/nose. I would prefer soft material, or at least soft on the main contact points.

So do any of you have any recommendations? I have no max budget, as long as they're comfy and secure. Thanks in advance

 

[albeg]

I have this one.
http://www.equilibriumproducts.com/product/field-relief-midi/
It has padding at the nose and brow, is adjustable at the top and under the jaw, and seems to stay put. I think my gelding got his off once in the time I've had it, and it was with help from another horse. The mesh is durable enough to withstand messing though.

 

[Sprout]

I have used Horsewear Amigo masks for years and been very pleased with them.

 

[EquiEquestrian556]

I use a Shires full face one with a zip off nose, really durable, soft, and doesn't rub on their eyes. You can remove the nose part if you don't want/ need it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191297758...49&var=490409040124&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[katherine1975]

I like the equilibrium ones best.

 

[Ali2]

Equilibrium or PE. PE not soft but fit well and stand up to a battering!

 

[whizzer]

I've got a fancy equilibrium one for my head shaking horse & that's great. Bought an amigo one this year as I like a spare & i'm really impressed with it & it was cheap,even better!

 

[Clip1clop1]

Cashel fly masks come out on top every time in my experience. They stay on and offer good eye and ear protection. They last for years. One of the most expensive brands, but worth the extra.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Bought the Cashel at the weekend for the eye vents-very long eyelashes! This one, it has a hole for the forelock (I'm guessing that's what you meant!)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cashel-Cr...t=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item3a731cf6a0

 

[splashgirl45]

equilibrium, have both the one with ears and one without..they have lasted well, wash easily and don't seem to move or rub.

 

[flirtygerty]

Any suggestions for fly masks that screw on, my sensitive TB needs protection, but gets every fly mask/rug off, I've tried fly fringes, mask with/without ears, mask with ears that attaches to fly rug, nothing stays on, I find them fully done up in the field, same with his TO rugs, but he suffers if he isn't rugged

 

[BentleyBelly]

Cashel is the only fly mask that stays put on my pony. I plait his forelock over the top to hold it on!

 

[night_mare]

Equilibrium Midi has ears and hole for mane - http://www.countrybase.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=Equilibrium-Field-Relief-Midi-Fly-Mask-Ears