The Unseen Torment: Life Before Protection

I’ve always found the evolution of the humble horse fly mask to be a fascinating, almost poetic, chapter in the long story of equine husbandry. It’s a simple piece of gear, really—a protective mesh shield for a horse’s face—but its…

Evaluating the Functional Benefits

A horse fly mask is a specialized piece of equine equipment designed to shield a horse’s eyes, ears, and sometimes face from biting and nuisance insects. Beyond mere comfort, this protective gear serves a critical role in preventing eye injuries,…

Implementing the Fly Mask Protocol

At Meadowbrook Stables, a premier equestrian facility in the humid Southeast, the arrival of summer consistently brought a familiar and distressing problem. The property’s idyllic pastures, home to a dozen performance and pleasure horses, became a breeding ground for relentless…