The case for bright colours

[SpeedyPony]

While not the world's biggest fan of lurid colours, I have been forced to concede, after hunting about for a black fly fringe, that fly masks and fringes left on in the field shouldn't be dark, muted tones.
I did find it in the end, but have now resolved to overrule my sense of taste next time and buy one in the most violent shade of pink/blue/orange/other non-hedgerow colour that I can find ?.

 

[poiuytrewq]

While not the world's biggest fan of lurid colours, I have been forced to concede, after hunting about for a black fly fringe, that fly masks and fringes left on in the field shouldn't be dark, muted tones.
I did find it in the end, but have now resolved to overrule my sense of taste next time and buy one in the most violent shade of pink/blue/orange/other non-hedgerow colour that I can find ?.

My horse had pink and orange OR boots for that very reason!

 

[blitznbobs]

Black and navy blue also attract flies so probably not the best for a fly mask!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Also, human bright colours too.
Easier to spot in long grass, dreary days etc if they have had a mishap.
Likewise dog walkers and cyclists off road, far easier to spot when riding...

 

[Cloball]

Also, human bright colours too.
Easier to spot in long grass, dreary days etc if they have had a mishap.
Likewise dog walkers and cyclists off road, far easier to spot when riding...

OH despairs at my tasteless walking/cycling /riding wardrobe in all its lurid non-matchy neon glory. I WILL be seen! He's slowly coming round and no longer cycles in all black ?

 

[CanteringCarrot]

Always wondered why fly masks are primarily black. Seems hot and like it would attract flies.

There are a lot more colors available now though. I have some colorful ones by Shires and a Cashel (although it's now dead). Krämer have a nice assortment too.

When a black one is lost I feel like I'm always scouring the field squinting wondering if that's a pile o' poo in the distance or a discarded fly mask.

 

[asmp]

While not the world's biggest fan of lurid colours, I have been forced to concede, after hunting about for a black fly fringe, that fly masks and fringes left on in the field shouldn't be dark, muted tones.
I did find it in the end, but have now resolved to overrule my sense of taste next time and buy one in the most violent shade of pink/blue/orange/other non-hedgerow colour that I can find ?.

This is why it was not a good idea to use a green hoof pick in the field the other day (mislaid it within 5 seconds)