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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.
Whether you choose a fly mask or fly fringes depends on the external circumstances. What does your horse prefer? If it is very sensitive, fly masks are a good idea. If you only need a little fly protection, fly fringes can also help. Fly fringes usually only protect the eyes. This product consists of a type of browband that attaches to the halter. Many fringes are attached to this strap, which are supposed to scare away the flies through movement. Fly masks protect your horse's head more extensively. Most fly masks have protection for the ears, reach to or above the nostrils and fit tightly to prevent flies from entering 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 mask Fly Professional in black from Busse offers your horse many useful protective functions. The integrated bracket offers sufficient distance to the eyes. All edges are lined with soft fleece. The ear protection is made of extra soft mesh fabric and the nose protection can be removed with Velcro. As a basic variant, 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 guard, adjustable fasteners and additional UV protection.
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.
Actually you use a fly hood for riding. These are available in the same color as the saddle pads. However, fly hoods or fly ears 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 country lanes. Make sure that the fly mask does not chafe or get caught in the snaffle, so pull the fly mask over the snaffle. This way you can quickly remove the mask if in doubt. If your horse is very sensitive on the nostrils, this is also suitable, for example Busse Nose guard Fly Protector in black. This can be attached to the bridle or halter with Velcro and effectively protects the horse from hitting the head, annoying insects and sunburn on the nose. The Waldhausen fly ears with fringes in black are a practical combination of fly hoods and fly fringes for riding or in the pasture. This fly ear / fly fringes combination can be fixed with Velcro strips.
