Stop the Head-Shaking: Fine Mesh Protection That Clears the Eyes There's nothing more frustrating than watching your horse spend an afternoon head-shaking and dodging flies. The Shires FlyGuard Pro Fine Mesh Fly Mask puts a physical barrier between your horse and the pests, with a reinforced 3D eye visor that keeps its shape through a good roll so the mesh stays off the eyes and lashes. The fine mesh blocks even midges and no-see-ums that slip through standard weaves, with UV protection for sun-sensitive horses and buggy pastures. Choose the ear and nose coverage that suits your horse — see the options below. Choose Your Coverage Ears — soft mesh ear covers to keep flies out of the ears. Ear hole — openings for the ears rather than covers, for horses that won't tolerate ear coverage. Ears & Nose Fringe — ear covers plus a fly fringe over the nose. Ears & Nose — ear covers plus a full mesh nose piece for extra coverage and pink-nose sun protection. Why Riders Choose the FlyGuard Pro Maximum eye clearance — the reinforced 3D visor keeps mesh safely away from the eyes to help prevent corneal rubs and lash irritation. Fine-mesh defense — blocks the smallest midges and no-see-ums that get through standard masks. UV protection — helps shield sensitive eyes and pink noses from the sun (nose sun protection applies to the nose-covering styles). Multiple ear/nose styles and sizes — from Small Pony to Extra Extra Full, so you can match your horse's face. Built for daily turnout — rugged enough to hold its shape through paddock life. Best For Horse owners in insect-heavy or sunny turnout looking for a high-clearance fine-mesh mask with a choice of ear and nose coverage. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What's the difference between the ear and nose options? "Ears" has soft mesh ear covers; "Ear hole" has openings instead of covers for horses that dislike ear coverage; "Ears & Nose Fringe" adds a fly fringe over the nose; and "Ears & Nose" adds a full mesh nose piece for the most coverage and pink-nose sun protection. Pick the style your horse is comfortable in. Q: How do I choose the size? Measure from the poll to mid-nose, plus the circumference around the nose and poll, and match to the size chart on this page. If you're between sizes, size up for comfort and jaw movement; a snug-but-not-tight fit keeps the mesh off the eyes without leaving gaps. Q: Will it hold up to daily turnout? Yes — the reinforced 3D visor keeps its shape after rolling and the fine mesh is built for daily paddock use. Happy Tails, Happy Trails — HOOVES & PAWS
