Fly masks!

[HannahB]

Hiya,
My cob doesn't have such a problem with the eyes but more about the ears, and she also rubs quite hard so has managed to rip plenty. Does anyone use a mask with stronger ears? Something like the material used over the eyes in the lemieux ones

ArmourShield Pro Full Fly Mask Horse

New and improved Armour Shield Fly Masks now have a more generous fit over the eye darts, around the cheeks and over the headpiece which allows a greater stand-off over the face and increased coverage The heavier duty silver 75% UV protective mesh provides good protection from irritating flies...

www.lemieuxproducts.com

One of my friends has that without the ears so no idea what they are like- do they snag/catch on things? can small midge-like flies get in through the holes?
Thanks

 

[vmac66]

I use the no nose or ears version for my mare. It's on its 3rd year after being worn most days from May to Sept. Been washed several times. No snags or midges getting through. I went a size larger than normal as found they come up small.

 

[JBM]

Really good quality and no rubs but my mare accidentally takes hers off while she’s rolling..whatever way she moves her head while rolling it comes over her years (her mask has ears)

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I wont buy any without ears as we get plagued by the black flies in the ears. I buy shires with tassels now

 

[Red-1]

I have always used the Equlibrium ones. I have ones that have lasted 5 years or so.

The trick is though to get them on before they become itchy, so they don't rub on them.

 

[Highmileagecob]

My lad hates his ears being covered, so a swipe of vaseline inside each ear stops the midges biting. Only put it on the top third of the ear, not down inside.

 

[HannahB]

Do you think they sweat more if the mask is white or black?

 

[Birker2020]

Do you think they sweat more if the mask is white or black?

White radiates heat so dark coloured masks would be warmer. Think of a radiator. I've ordered a cerise coloured one, not sure about that.

 

[Birker2020]

I never find one where the material is away from the eyes enough. Last year I resorted to hanging a bunch of coins in the eyes to make them stretch.

 

[HannahB]

Has anyone tried a zebra patterned fly mask?