Cashel Quiet Ride Fly Mask with Ears
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I ordered a horse size for mine, and they fit my four-year-old paint, but not my two-year-old quarter horse, who is petite. These are also more for a riding fly mask, and because they're very thin, they're not very good for in the paddocks and pastures.
There is only one Velcro strip, but more was required. It was also a little too big for my 15-horse walking horse. I hope this information is useful to you.
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This mask was one of my favorites when I first tried it years ago. It stayed on my horse, and I was able to see his eyes through it, so I knew HE could see through it as well! It's softer than traditional masks, and I always get the ones with the ears to keep ticks out of his ears as well as keep annoying flies out. Ticks have been spotted around the yard and on a neighboring horse, so I keep him turned out 24 hours a day, seven days a week, weather permitting. This gives me confidence that ticks won't be hiding in his ears, as it's a difficult place to find them in. I went with the Warmblood size because, despite the fact that my man is a Warmblood (Hanoverian), I forget how big he is (18. 3hands) and is larger and taller than any other horse I've ever seen. His head is likely to be larger than most drafts, but perhaps not as wide. However, because most reviews stated that the Warmblood size ran large, I assumed that the draft size would as well, since that was the one I was planning to purchase. So I reasoned that if the Warmblood ran "way too big," I might be able to get away with it. Unfortunately, he was so small that his eyelashes were smoothed against the mesh's front, and he couldn't even open his eyes. So, if you have a normal-sized Warmblood in the 17-hand range, it should fit just fine. If your horse is between the ages of 16 and 18, I would recommend that you do so. 2. Depending on the breed, it might be a good match. My pal is a 16-year-old girl. He's a three-hand TB with a face that's much narrower than a warmblood's and is far too large for him. br>br>I did what I should have done originally and reordered the draft size. It should arrive tomorrow, and I'll write a review based on my son's experience with it. I'm crossing my fingers that this one is the right one! br>br>I'm sure I'll enjoy it if it's of the same high quality as previous years. It's ideal for getting around on horseback. Excellent visibility and a softer feel than the norm. My previous horse also didn't rub it off. Some reviewers complain that it isn't as long-lasting. No, given the design, I'm sure it won't last as long as those unsightly, stiff mesh masks that don't feel particularly flexible. I believe it will hold up fine as long as you know your horse isn't a fly mask murderer; just make sure you inspect the fence for any sharp parts that could rip it. Otherwise, if your horse's masks are easily damaged, keep this one for riding only because it provides much better visibility and is safer. Use the unattractive ones for the final product! I anticipate the mask to be of the same high quality as before. All of the cashel products have wowed me. They've never let me down, and they're not too expensive!.
My fairly well-known On recent trail rides, the well-behaved horse shied, buckled, shook her head, and was generally unpleasant. I decided to try a riding mask because it was out of character for her. I paid more for this style from Cashel because I trusted the brand and believed the materials and construction would outperform those half the price. br>I haven't been disappointed. She took it without protest, as if to say, "Thank you!" When I put it on, I thought to myself, "When I put this on, I thought to br>I like that it doesn't have to slink over her face and that it's easy to put on, which is a plus over stretchier items. The ear protection appears to be appreciated, and there is plenty of room around the eyes. In the dim light, she appears to see it clearly. br>Most importantly, she was much more comfortable, and her first ride with it was much safer.
This is something that the mare I'm riding right now enjoys; she no longer shakes and bobs her head, and she doesn't appear to be as anxious or in a hurry on the trail. The bugs are thick this time of year in Vermont, and while fly spray on the horses' hair keeps them from landing and biting, it doesn't keep them from hanging in a cloud around her head, which worries her. Even though they're all around her head, she seems to know that they can't get to her when she's wearing it, and it's been very relaxing for her. I have this exact type of material in a bug net that I wear over my hat when I garden, and I can see through it just fine as well. When I wear my fly mask, I am also much less bothered by deer flies, blackflies, and mosquitoes, so I completely understand why this is so soothing to a horse. I lightly sprayed it with tri-phosphate to improve its efficiency. Before applying Tech 13, make sure it's completely dry. This is a product that I wholeheartedly endorse.
So much so that I've already placed an order for a second one. I adore the fact that my fearful Arabian mare can see clearly and without any obstructions. as do a lot of other masks. I've used see-through white and gray masks when my mare miscalculates her steps or is startled by something she shouldn't be bothered by. This gives me confidence that she can see clearly on trails or in the field. She doesn't fight me when I put it on her, and she even lowered her head for the first time today to make it easier for me to put it on because the flies are awful right now. The breathable and soft material for the ears, as well as the way it fits over her face and the wide, strong velcro, keep it securely in place. This mask is one that I would recommend to anyone in need of one. Last but not least, while I don't have many different types of burrs in my pasture, the weeds that I do have and that she eats are very easy to pull out, making cleaning a breeze. I can't say enough about how fantastic this mask is. Thank you very much!.
I used to (and still do) use my Quiet Rides for trail rides, but my dressage competition mare is picky and allergic to bugs. Because I have to keep a fly mask on her for the entire day, I rotate my masks to avoid rubbing. They appear to enjoy the Quiet Rides the most, and they do not leave any marks. So I bought two of these and they're still in great shape, soft and flexible. I like the ears because they keep out the no-seeums and gnats. I think the gnats get into her forelock this way, so it would be better if they didn't have the forelock notch.
I bought this for my pasture mare, who despises fly masks and freaks out when she has to wear one. She doesn't mind wearing these because they have a finer mesh and provide better visibility. Because their purpose isn't for pasture wear, I didn't have high expectations for durability, but I bought two for both of my horses, and they've lasted the entire season. I also enjoy seeing their eyes, and the slot for their forelock is convenient because it prevents hair from being pushed into their eyes.
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