Give your horse the ultimate protection this summer with a WeatherBeeta Fly Mask

Fly masks protect a horse’s face and eyes – and for some styles, even nose and ears - from insects and the sun, plus act as a shield from dirt. Much like us wearing sunglasses, fly masks protect your horse’s head without impacting eye vision. Due to the harsh sun in Australia horses with light-coloured skin can need extra protection from the sun as they’re at greater risk of sunburn. Pink skin has a higher potential to get burnt, but it’s important to note that darker coloured skin can also get burnt! At Horseland we have a huge range of fly masks to suit every type of horse and pony.

One of our favourite classic designs is the traditional WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Double Dart Fly Mask. Made with a total of 6 darts in the fine nylon mesh which ensures the mask sits off the horse’s eyes at all times to prevent rubbing. Available in a variety of different styles including the ComFiTec Double Dart Deluxe Fly Mask, ComFiTec Double Dart Deluxe Fly Mask With Ears And Nose and more! This is the mask of choice for Horseland Sponsored Rider Stuart Tinney.

This mask is fantastic, offering protection from the smallest insects with its fine mesh. It’s been designed with vision, comfort and durability in mind with double darts for a superb fit, adjustable double touch tape tabs for ease of use, and stretch fleece poll for a secure and comfortable fit just to name a few features. This mask offers up to 60% UV Block, perfect for sunny days, and is available in many different styles including the ComFiTec Deluxe Fine Mesh Mask, ComFiTec Deluxe Mesh Mask with Nose and the ComFiTec Deluxe Fine Mesh Mask with Ears and Tassels.

Similar to the Deluxe fine mesh mask, the Deluxe Durable Mesh Mask is made from a sturdy durable mesh that’s easy to see through. This mesh provides up to 60% UV block, has adjustable double touch tape tabs for ease of use, soft fleece binding and hole to pull forelock through for additional comfort plus stretch fleece poll for a secure and comfortable fit. Available in a variety of styles including the WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Deluxe Durable Mesh Mask With Ears & Tassels, WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Deluxe Durable Mesh Mask and WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Deluxe Durable Mesh Mask With Nose just to name a few!

This pull-on fly mask is a little bit different to the traditional fly masks mentioned previously. It offers protection to the horse’s eyes and is lightweight, soft and flexible. The raised mesh eye inserts ensure your horse has unobstructed vision, so it sits up and off the eyes. Featuring 98% UV block (excludes mesh areas), this pull-on design is ideal for horses that try and get their fly masks off. The WeatherBeeta Stretch Bug Eye Saver is available in some funky prints, including seahorse print and cactus print.

Much like the Stretch Eye Savers, the WeatherBeeta Luxe Bug Eye Savers are a zip-up design that is made from a lightweight soft and flexible material and raised nylon see-through screen over each eye. It sports a zip under the jaw for easy use, forelock hole for added comfort and up to 98% UV Block (excluding mesh areas). This is available in two different designs, the WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Luxe Bug Eye Saver and the WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Luxe Bug Eye Saver with Ears and Nose.

“The WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Double Dart Mesh Masks are the best! Great fit, see-through, DO NOT rub the eye and even have some elastic so they can move their jaw. Great for us as they are out grazing 24/7. The flies are starting and this is the best on the market” – Stuart Tinney. 

Stuart’s horse Viennese wears the WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Double Dart Deluxe Fly Mask.

At Horseland we’re here to help care for your horse’s wellbeing. We offer all the essentials to keep your horse healthy and happy through summer, from mesh rugs and fly masks, to sunscreen and insect repellent. Browse our wide range of products at your local Horseland store or online.