Cashel Crusader Fly Mask, Standard with Ears (Grey, Arabian)

I had to find a new fly mask for my horse as she kept rubbing off the lycra stretchy masks about every day. After reading many good reviews I decided to give this one a go. I was a little worried about the sizing because there seems to be mixed reviews of runs big and true to size so I sized down to be safe. I went with the small horse/ Arabian size and it fits great for my senior OTTB on the smaller size. The Velcro strap isn’t super long so sizing down might not work for every horse. Hopefully this masks holds up for all the rubbing she likes to do. Plus side is it’s a bright color so easier to find in a large pasture with some tall grass.

This is a replacement, the old one was several years old! So very durable. Covers the white nose to prevent sun, and protects ears from biting mats, and of course flies off face. I highly recommend.

I have tried other brands of fly masks over the years, either because of sale price or interesting style - but I ALWAYS return to Cashel Crusader. I buy the version with ear protection as the black flies and gnats will chew their ears up otherwise. I so appreciated Cashel’s inclusion of extra long ears for mules and donkeys when I had min donkeys. The length of the long nose fits both my Horse size QH and Cob size SSH. I keep two long-nosed/ear versions per horse so they always have a clean one, and each horse also has a short version to wear under their grazing muzzles. The forelock opening is much appreciated for the SSH’s long forelock. I appreciate that the velcro strap is scored as it reinforces the cut made when shortening to fit. Extremely durable, washes clean, and fitted design keeps mask away from eye area. I also appreciate that they have begun offering colors and patterns which make it so much easier to spot a discarded fly mask out in the pasture. Very thoughtfully designed and executed. Only suggestion would be to offer a version with added sun protection for horses with light-colored and/or sensitive eyes.

Best widely available fly mask I’ve come across. Generally last a summer or two. My Arab has a big head for an Arab and wears a normal horse size (tightly velcroed on). Would love an in between size but it works well enough. Easy to put on and off. Generally the other horses don’t take it off of him. Decently heavy weight for surviving horseplay.

These Fly Masks are durable and stay on my horse!! Plus they are comfortable for the horse!

This mask is constructed beautifully, in fact most of these were sold out during summer of2016. Love the extra protection for the side of my sweeties face (she's been getting pounded there)...but will say right off, didn't measure my horse's face as it mentions where and how to do so...does give very detailed instructions for this...in the past few years I've only gotten the cashell masks...last year we did wounded warrior masks(sponsored and supposed to raise money for them)...but the mask we got last year didn't have the nose protection, and it fit perfectly...if a bit too snug around her jaw line and chaffing occurred along edge of mask behind her ears...however with out that protection she'd never go outside with bugs...this mask is awesome, and in both instances ordered the "horse" size as she's a Friesian sport horse, her face tends to be narrower and longer...but measurements are off more so on this mask...she tolerates it, but not sure she can see through it as clearly as she could the one without the nose protection. Again, my fault for not measuring, and still probably should measure her face for future reference involving these amazing bug bite protectors...will provide photos.The photo with the silver and blue mask was the cashell wounded warriors one...found that it worked best to cut parts of the Velcro as it doesn't properly fit face tight enough without cutting inner piece...the gray mask with the evident nose piece is the new one..,and the one I'm reviewing...it's effective, but worry if it gapes open that possibly she'll get bitten by bugs...there's no way to tighten/shorten this area either.

This fly mask is excellent, and one I buy year to year. My pony has a big head, so he is typically a size cob, but the Arabian fits nicely. The ears aren’t dramatically big either. The mask is durable and breathable!

Fits my half Arab mare very well. Great price compared with other sellers.

It's too big.

Ears needed to be taken in. They would fit a donkey very well.

Fits big. But does the job

Fait vraiment très solide. Excellent matériel.

My horse destroyed his Lycra fly mask in one week. This one so far has held up for about a month and he does not get it off in the field! Highly recommend