Your favorite fly mask for draft horses and other larger breed horses, with the BEST insect protection, is back with a new reflective strip down the face and the hook and loop closure for safety! The mask uses a 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh that allows for the best airflow, stays cool in direct sunlight with a 40% UV protection rating, and provides an optimal shield from the smallest biting bugs, including tiny gnats. It’s perfect for horses who live in hot, buggy climates and need a mask that will keep them from getting insect bites.
Constructed from a 350D extra fine “window screen” nylon mesh, these fly masks offer the BEST protection from insects. It provides playful drafts and other larger horses with the best protection against small gnats and mosquitos and stable and deer flies. The fabric allows for the best airflow with a 40% UV protection rating - perfect for horses who live in hot, buggy climates.
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Brand
Mosquito Mesh
Filter Durability
Playful
Overall rating: 4.355372 / 5 from 242 reviews.
This fly mask for draft horses offers excellent insect protection with a 350D nylon mesh, 40% UV protection, and reflective strips for visibility. Customers appreciate its fit, durability, and breathability, though some noted issues with size and the nose piece.
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"Just what the horse ordered. Light color and light weight mesh are a distinct relief from flying insects. The slightly stiffer construction keeps it in position, even during a good roll, while not pressing on the eyes. And the lightly elaticised fleece padded crown and noseband prevent wear on the skin."
"At first glance, this looks like a well-made and good quality fly mask. However, in the first day, my horse rolled and gummed up all the velcro attachments with grass. It is nearly impossible to clean it off. I picked, I used a variety of brushes. It's virtually useless now because the velcro attachments don't stick. Terrible design."
"Overall, very nice quality. My horse has very big, wide-set eyes and I don't feel the mesh stands away from his eyes like it could, it is a softer fabric than the Cashel brand. It does seem cooler than the Cashel, as he doesn't sweat so much when wearing this one. Also, we have sandburs and they do get stuck in the fleece lining. I do think my horse has very good visibility thru the mesh."
"I have tried several different brands of fly masks and the Schneiders® Mosquito Mesh® II Fly Mask with Ears has outlasted the others and is very high quality! Both of our mustangs suffer from sweet itch so they do alot of rubbing. The heavy duty mesh helps keep them protected from midges and other insects. The double velcro latches are definitely a bonus and I especially like that the neck covers attach to the fly mask to help keep everything in place. The fleece trim also is more gentle on their head and neck especially when they wear these a majority of the time. Will be purchasing more in the future!"
"I have use numerous different fly masks over the years. This is the first one that my horses can’t get off. It’s double Velcro closers make them a perfect fit and they stay in place all day."
"I have a 18hh Clydesdale who isn't easy to fit for most things. The ears are big enough, straps are long enough and the seam across the brow is wide enough. I am very pleased with the purchase."
"I've bought many different brands of fly masks over many years but none of them work, or last as long, as the ones I get from Schneiders. Yes they are a little more expensive than some but will last a full season, if not longer. Other brands are torn up in weeks. I highly recommend the fly masks from Schneiders."
"not a huge fly mask fan but this one is pretty good and look comfortable to the horse. I like that I can see through the screening to see if its close to their eye or not"
"Rigid and sturdy. Cleans up easily. Stays on - heavy duty Velcro. The only negative is that it doesn’t have a forelock hole."
"I love this mask it’s my third one it keep the hats out of my horses ears and eyes. Yet he can still see out of the mask. He does not remove this mask which means it’s comfortable and not hot in his face. Thank you"
