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What brand/ type of flymask do you use?

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I'm trying to find some good fly masks. We haven't had them in years because our horses used to chew them off the others' faces, and it was more cost-efficient to buy some good fly spray than to replace 4 fly masks a month...

Since we haven't had them in a really long time, I'm not familiar with the brands and qualities of the brands, etc.. At first I was just going to buy some and hope for the best, maybe take a couple money hits, and then I remembered... I HAVE A FORUM!

So, my horse-owning friends, what fly mask do you have? What brand do you like the most? Are there brands I should stay away from?
I've seen fly masks with ears and extended nose pieces, so what are your thoughts on them? I figure the more protection the better, but I'd still love to hear others thoughts who have had these.


Our horses are also all in one area together, so I need fly masks that are sturdy. Especially because there's a 2 year old filly who likes to nibble and a gelding who could go blind and deaf and not notice as long as he could taste... (It's his go-to sense: he has to make SURE it's not actually food disguised as my tack.)
I don't think there are any completely teeth-proof materials, but I'd still like to give a good, sturdy material at least a try.

Oh, and the last question: How much do they cost? Less money is better, but I'd rather have quality if it comes down to it.

Thanks for helping!
 
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The tears are cause by small flies that go after the inner eyelid. If the mask is made of Textilene then it will be sturdy material and will remain away from the horse's eyes. I find with the masks that small insects can get in between the jaw bones so I slather petroleum jelly there.
 
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