| A wonderful invention, the fly mask is great for | | | | Many manufacturers of fly masks place fleece or |
| keeping flies away from the horse's eyes. It is great | | | | fleece with elastic binding around the throat latch and |
| for both pastured and stalled horses. But fly masks | | | | nose areas to prevent gaps. Fleece also reduces the |
| must fit horses properly to be effective. If it does not | | | | chances of chaffing. If the mask is tight and rubbing it |
| fit it will not keep flies away from the horse's eyes and | | | | can be an uncomfortable fit for the horse and can |
| face. What's more, it will not protect the eyes and | | | | cause the horse to loose hair in those areas. Horses |
| face area if does not stay on the horse. | | | | will often rub off binding masks. |
| Fly masks can be a waste of money if they let flies in, | | | | If the mask fits too loosely it can be shaken off easily |
| will not stay in place or irritate the horse. If a fly mask | | | | or pulled off by an eager to assist pasture pal or barn |
| has gaps and allows flies to crawl under and get to | | | | buddy. Check how the mask fits around the eyes of |
| the horse's face and eyes it is not fitting properly. Flies | | | | the horse. It should puff out away from the horse's |
| can stay in the mask once they find there way in. You | | | | eyes. A fly mask made from light mesh that puffs out |
| don't want to pull the fly mask off your horse only to | | | | away from the eyes is desirable. Liberal eye darts in |
| find several pesky bugs have been trapped in the | | | | PVC coated mesh materials will make the fabric stand |
| ears. For the best protection the mask should seem to | | | | away from the eye area too. |
| gently mold the outline of the horse's head. | | | | |