The 7 Best Fly Masks for Horses
Fly mask protect your horse’s eyes and face from irritating biting insects, UV rays, and dust. In this blog, we present our list of the 7 best fly masks for horses, taking into consideration factors such as comfort, durability, airflow, insect protection level, and more! Each fly mask is described with its unique features to help horse owners make an informed decision when choosing the best fly mask for their horse.
- UltraFlex® Comfort Plus Bug Eye Fly Masks
- The best-fitting fly mask with large mesh eyes for all-day, comfortable wear
- The best insect protection against small to medium-sized biting insects, such as gnats and flies
- 95% UV protection rating
- Good airflow for horses that live in moderate climates
- Light play durability
- Mosquito Mesh Fly Mask with Ears
- A fly mask with the best insect protection and airflow, making it perfect for horses that live in a hot, buggy climate
- The best insect protection from small biting insects, including gnats and mosquitos
- 60% UV protection rating
- The best airflow for horses who live in hot, buggy climates
- Playful durability
- Mosquito Mesh Extendable Nose Fly Mask
- A fly mask with an extendable nose that offers your horse the best insect protection and airflow
- The best insect protection from small biting insects, including gnats and mosquitos
- 60% UV protection rating
- The best airflow for horses who live in hot, buggy climates
- Playful durability
- Dura-Tech Designer Fly Masks
- A durable fly mask that features hilarious dragon, granny, and pirate designs
- The best insect protection against medium to large insects, such as deer flies, green heads, horse flies, and other larger biting insects
- 70% UV protection rating
- Good airflow for horses that have shelter and live in a moderate climate
- Hard play durability
- Dura-Tech Zebra Fly Mask
- A zebra print fly mask that offers the best durability while the zebra pattern confuses flies, deterring them from landing on your horse
- The best insect protection against medium to large insects, such as deer flies, green heads, horse flies, and other larger biting insects
- 70% UV protection rating
- Good airflow for horses that have shelter and live in a moderate climate
- Hard play durability
- X-Spand® Mosquito Mesh Fly Mask With Ears
- The most comfortable fly mask that allows your horse to move their jaw naturally without restriction
- Provides the best insect protection against small to medium-sized insects, such as gnats and stable flies
- 60% UV protection level
- Better airflow for horses that have access to shelter and live in a moderate to warm climate
- Light play durability
- Dura-Tech® Fine Mesh Fly Masks
- A fly mask that’s made out of the most durable, yet soft, and breathable mesh for optimal protection
- Best at protecting against medium to large insects, such as deer flies, green heads, and horse flies
- 70% UV protection rating
- Exceptional airflow for horses that have shelter and live in moderate to hot climates
The UltraFlex® Comfort Plus Bug Eye Fly Mask is our most securely fitting fly mask, which of course, makes it a horse owner favorite. It’s constructed from a 4-way stretch 8oz. Lycra material with oversized, 2oz dark mesh eye holes. With light play durability and an impressive 95% UV protection rating, your horse will be protected from irritating gnats, midges, and medium-sized flies all day.
If your horse lives in a hot, buggy climate, you can’t go wrong with the Mosquito Mesh Fly Mask with Ears. With this mask, your horse will get the best insect protection and airflow. The mask is constructed using a 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh with soft mesh ears for extra protection for the sensitive horse. It allows for the best airflow, staying cool in direct sunlight with a 60% UV protection rating, and provides an optimal shield from the smallest biting bugs, including tiny gnats.
With the Mosquito Mesh Extendable Nose Fly Mask, your horse will get the best insect protection and airflow. The extra nose coverage is perfect for horses that are sensitive to insects and sunburns on their nose. The mask is constructed using a 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh with soft mesh ears for extra protection. It allows for the best airflow, staying cool in direct sunlight with a 60% UV protection rating, and provides an optimal shield from the smallest biting bugs, including tiny gnats.
This is a top-selling fly mask for many reasons, but specifically, the un-matched durability and hilarious designs to make you laugh when you see your pirate, I mean horse, out in the field. Available in a dragon, granny, or pirate fly mask design, these masks are extremely durable and provide 70% UV protection. Your horse will not only look great but they’ll be protected from biting bugs all season.
Another top-selling mask due to its durability and design is this Zebra print fly mask! The Dura-Mesh Zebra Fly Mask is constructed from our 1000D poly vinyl Dura Mesh that offers the best durability. Plus, the zebra print provides a magic power that’s been backed up by science. Several studies have indicated that the zebra pattern design can confuse flies, deterring them from landing on your horse. Plus, this mask is designed with breathable mesh ears, allowing air to flow through, and a 70% UV protection rating, shielding your horse from the harsh sun.
If you’re looking for the most comfortable-fitting fly mask for your horse, then look no further. The X-Spand® Mosquito Mesh Fly Mask combines our 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh with a Lycra material jaw, allowing your horse to move their jaw naturally without restriction while keeping bugs out - ensuring the most comfortable fit for all-day wear. The X-Spand mask also blocks up to 60% of the sun’s damaging UV rays while providing plenty of airflow to ensure your horse is happy.
The Dura-Tech® Fine Mesh Fly Mask is a great option for any horse who needs protection from pesky insects from a durable mask. Designed with a 1000D poly vinyl Dura Mesh, your horse will be able to see clearly through the mask and remain shielded from harmful bugs, such as deer flies, greenheads, and horse flies! T
