Recommend me a fly mask

[HashRouge]

My mare's Cashel fly mask has finally given up on life and I would like to replace it, but ideally with a mask that has black mesh for better visibility. Any recommendations for masks that are a good fit for dinky Arab faces? She won't tolerate a nose net and has very sensitive skin, so something with nice soft lining would be good.

 

[Sprig]

I have these.i like them so much I have bought one of each of my horses plus spares. You can get them with ears too.
Your Arab probably wants pony sized, that is what my almost 2yo highland wears.
https://www.equus.co.uk/products/sh...gd0BWzYnpRCVUfp3PgrSQtuumpV0x1k8aAspqEALw_wcB

 

[rextherobber]

I've got Shires ones, they have the edges lined with faux fleece, so very comfy.

 

[ejdmacf]

I second the Shires ones too. Nice soft edges and dark mesh giving a bit of uv filter. This is the one I have and it’s been by far my longest lasting too.

https://www.ingatestonesaddlery.co....ian/shires-fine-mesh-fly-mask-with-ears-teal/

 

[Connemara24]

I like the lycra fly masks they mold to the horses face quite well.

 

[TheSubwayDino]

I like these!


https://equibarn.uk/products/comfort-tech-lycra-fly-mask-xtra

 

[Flowerofthefen]

I second the Shires ones too. Nice soft edges and dark mesh giving a bit of uv filter. This is the one I have and it’s been by far my longest lasting too.

https://www.ingatestonesaddlery.co....ian/shires-fine-mesh-fly-mask-with-ears-teal/

My boys have got these but also with the nose bit on. The flies round their muzzles last year were horrific.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

I have the Shires. The cob size, I haven't tried the pony size. The ones with the nose flap are too long, however the style below is fine. I have sewn a shorter nose flap on previously.

 

[MuddyMonster]

I used Shires last year and really, really liked them except they don't the have a forelock hole. May not be an issue for you but mine has a lot of forelock so prefer it to be pulled through. Shame as they'd be perfect otherwise!

 

[teddy_]

The Rambo Plus masks are excellent and don't go all crumpled up around the eyes. I'd say they come up on the larger side, so probably pony for an Arab.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Another vote for shires.

 

[Nasicus]

The Rambo Plus masks are excellent and don't go all crumpled up around the eyes. I'd say they come up on the larger side, so probably pony for an Arab.

I like these too!
Also, they're half price with Hope Valley at the moment!
https://www.hopevalleysaddlery.co.u...uZoeF98eP_rpTCsW2RQeOzXv2jaPmqaxoCr0cQAvD_BwE

 

[Sprig]

I used Shires last year and really, really liked them except they don't the have a forelock hole. May not be an issue for you but mine has a lot of forelock so prefer it to be pulled through. Shame as they'd be perfect otherwise!

Why not get the ear-less version. You can have the forelock out then. That's what I do.

 

[fawaz]

No masks fit my Arab mare apart from the Cashels in Arab size, they are all too narrow across the forehead and annoy/squash her eye whiskers or too big around the jaw if I size up....you could try the Cashel quiet ride version which are a finer mesh and black for visibility while riding?

 

[bouncing_ball]

Thanks just bought one. My 16.3hh WB takes cob.