Ride in fly mask

[Flowerofthefen]

After a long ride this morning where my poor horse was attacked by flies, I was thinking about a fly mask. I would like one with ears. Any pros/ cons? Any anyone tried and tested? Would appreciate recommendations, thank you.

 

[maya2008]

I just stick the normal one on over the bridle. So long as it’s clean they can see fine through it.

 

[Squeak]

I've used a normal one for hacking and one of the tassle ones, I used them for a while with no problems but I think dark cars were harder for my horse to see in them and he started to get worried by dark cars coming towards him so personally I wouldn't recommend them and carry a bottle of fly spray with me instead.

 

[RamblingRosa]

I use a Shires fine mesh one. Never had any problems other than when she shook it off.

 

[greenbean10]

I just use a normal one over my bridle too

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Mine has equine asthma and when the pollen is bad I ride her in her ordinary Shires one; this one provides really good coverage for her nostril area which is helpful. Not all do.

Did try a Cashel one; however found the nose-covering bit very disappointingly didn't provide anything like adequate coverage for the muzzle area. Shame.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

He has a shires one with ears and nose coverage. I will give it a go over my bridle. Thanks all.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Update on riding in my fly mask!! It worked beautifully!! Rode round the woods this morning and we weren't bothered by flies round his head, just his body!!

 

[Skib]

I bought a massive bottle of citronella spray as the yard has often run out. Before mounting, I put some on my fingers and rub it round the mare's eyes. Then after I have mounted, the YM will spray my legs and that seems to keep the flies off the horse's tummy. It is most difficult in walk. Trotting dislodges the flies.

 

[awelshandawarmblood]

I use a normal field shires one, but the one with no ears and just the fleece strap over the poll. Works great!

 

[fredflop]

I’ve got a cashel one. Works perfectly, much better than a field fly mask

 

[Keith_Beef]

I regularly rode a horse in a mask all year round; I was told that he had eyes that were very sensitive to the sunlight (although now that I think about it, he wasn't wearing a mask when I went to see him this afternoon).

 

[saddlesore]

I use the Cashel quiet ride. It’s great