Fly masks or fly fringes protect your horse

An ideal addition to the fly rug is the fly mask or fly fringes. These are particularly suitable for horses that are very sensitive to flies and other insects in the eyes, ears and nostrils. Horses with summer eczema in particular should definitely wear a fly mask. Black gnats are also very annoying to other horses. Head banging, watery eyes and frequent rubbing of the head can be the result of annoying insects. To protect your horse, offers lepona.de offers a large selection of different fly masks and fly fringes.

Fly fringe or fly mask? What is better?

Whether you choose a fly mask or a fly fringe depends on the external circumstances. What does your horse prefer? If it is very sensitive, fly masks are an option. If you only need a little fly protection, fly fringes can help. Fly fringes usually only protect the eyes. This product consists of a kind of browband that is attached to the halter. Many fringes are attached to this strap, which are supposed to scare away the flies by moving them. Hang masks protect your horse's head more extensively. Most fly masks have protection for the ears, reach up to or above the nostrils and close tightly so that no flies can penetrate the mask. Many fly masks also have UV protection. This can be an advantage for light-colored horses that are prone to sunburn. The Fly Professional fly mask in black by Busse offers your horse many useful protective functions. The integrated bracket offers sufficient distance to the eyes. All edges are softly lined with fleece. The ear protection is made of extra soft mesh and the nostril protection can be removed with Velcro. As a basic version, this fly mask is a good and cheap alternative. Horseware also offers a large selection of fly masks to match the fly blankets. The Horseware Fly Mask Plus Vamoose in Silver/Plum has been treated with Vamoose Insect Control technology for better protection against insects. In addition, this mask also has a spacer to the eyes, a removable nose protection, adjustable closures and additional UV protection.

What size must the fly mask be?

The fly mask should not constrict or put pressure on the eyes. Make sure that the openings on the nose and neck are so tight that flies cannot crawl through. Fly masks come in sizes from Shetty (SH) to Pony (P), Thoroughbred (VB or Cob) to Warmblood (WB or Full) and draft horse (K, XBW or X-Full). Fly masks can usually be adjusted to the horse's head with a Velcro fastener. That's why you're usually not wrong with the size specification. If in doubt, send the mask that is too big or too small (clean and intact) back to us free of charge within Germany within the return period.

Can you ride with fly masks?

You actually use a fly hood for riding. These are available to match the saddle pads. However, fly hoods or fly veils really only protect the ears. If your horse is sensitive, you can also ride with a fly mask. This is particularly useful when riding on dirt roads. Take particular care that the fly mask does not rub or get caught in the bridle, so pull the fly mask over the bridle. So you can quickly remove the mask in case of doubt. If your horse's nostrils are very sensitive, this is also suitable, for example Busse Fly Protector in black. This can be attached to the bridle or halter with Velcro and effectively protects the horse from head bangs, annoying insects and sunburn on the nose. The Waldhausen fly ears with fringes in black are a practical combination of fly veils and fly fringes for horseback riding or in the pasture. This fly veil / fly fringe combination can be fixed with Velcro strips.