Find the perfect fly mask to keep your horse comfortable all summer long

The fine mesh allows for full vision and protection from smaller insects, while the double darts provide a good fit. It fastens with adjustable double touch-tape tabs for ease of use, and has a soft fleece binding and hole to pull the forelock through with stretch fleece at the poll for a secure and comfortable fit.

I tested this fly mask and while it might not have as high a UV rating as others, it is a great fit and design. The mesh is really fine, which will keep even the smallest insects out, and the stretchy section over the poll is a great design feature. The fastenings are strong and have a little tab to help you undo them easily – this is a small feature but really makes a difference.

Read our full WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Fly Mask review.

Made from soft and stretchy 3D fabric to eliminate rubbing and combined with fine UV mesh for good visibility, this mask offers an overall average of up to 60% UV protection. It also has a ‘friendly forelock’ feature that allows the mask to be worn with the forelock in or out. This mask is also available without ears and an attachable nose protector is sold separately.

I found this fly mask to be really well designed – the materials are high quality and feel like they’ll be really comfortable. It has some great features and looks like it will last really well.

Read our full Woof Wear UV fly mask review.

This fly mask has an easy and safe pull-on design. It is made from a breathable four-way stretch Lycra, which is comfortable and helps prevent insects entering the mask. The mesh is designed to stand away from the face and promote airflow.

I loved the range of colours this mask came in – but it’s a great mask, too. Easy to put on, tricky for your horse to remove, comfortable and a good fit, offering great eye clearance. Plus, it’s one of the cheapest available – so a real winner for us.

Read our full Premier Equine Lycra fly mask review.

This mask is designed to maximise comfort while providing effective fly and sun protection. The mask has elasticated bindings and adjustable fastenings to help find the perfect fit.

It’s made from a tough mesh to help prevent ripping, while padding on the nose and brow offer additional comfort. The ears are generous for those who need a little extra room – and the nose piece is detachable so you can find out what works best for your horse.

This fly mask is designed to stay put with two-way controlled stretch fabric around the head, extended fabric behind the ears, and a strong double-locking wide Velcro closure. The mesh has structured eye darts, while the rolled inner seams prevent rubs and irritation.

The main material is moisture wicking, breathable and resistant to stains. It also blocks 80% of UV rays across the whole mask, which is an impressive amount. If you’re looking for UV protection, we’d recommend the style with ears (you can also get a removable nose in horse size) for better coverage, but it’s also available in other various combinations.

This style of fly mask is great for horses that dislike having their ears touched or those with a large forelock. Made from fine mesh it offers protection against the smallest of flies and midges with a contoured frame over eyes. It has a fleecy poll strap, nose fringe, anti-rub binding and quick-fit secure straps. Also in other styles with ears, fringes and noses.

The LeMieux Fly Mask offers 70% UV protection and is made from a breathable black mesh for improved visibility with a distinctive hexagon pattern. Its eye darts ensure maximum clearance and comfort for your horse. The mask is also available with ears and nose coverage, and in LeMieux’s seasonal colours for a coordinated look.

This fly mask with an improved design offers optimum UV protection for the eyes without impairing vision thanks to the unique protective device. This is a tough, yet flexible piece, meaning if your horse rubs on a tree the fly mask will move back off the face returning to its original form. The detachable nose protection gives you the flexibility to choose what suits your horse best and also protects sun sensitive muzzles from the sun’s harmful rays. The soft fleece edging ensures a comfortable fit for your horse all day long.

Horseware advises that this fly mask is generously sized so they recommend ordering this product in a smaller size if your horse is likely to be between sizes.

This zip-up design protects eyes and ears from flies, insects and UV rays (highest protection from the opaque fabric, lower on mesh areas). It has a raised mesh screen over each eye for unobstructed vision, improved forelock hole for added comfort and mesh ears for extra protection. The stretch fabric offers a secure fit to prevent insects from entering the mask.

This fly mask is crafted from a lightweight, fine mesh fabric to help offer reliable defence against irritating flies and insects while allowing maximum airflow to keep your horse cool on hot days. Designed for comfort, it features darts along the bottom of the mask to help keep it clear of your horse’s eyes and ear coverage shields from flying insects.

This pull-on mask is made from a breathable stretch material that gives a comfortable, custom fit to help prevent flies and bugs going under the mask. It has mesh ears and eyes to allow airflow, with eye darts to ensure good clearance and avoid irritation.

Designed with soft fleece edges and a generous fit and darts over the eyes for greater clearance, this fly mask has added ear coverage. The closely woven fabric shields UV radiation and the ears are described as midge proof. Also available with ears and nose fringe, with ears or without ears with the same features.

This mask has a firm structure and double darts to ensure the mesh sits away from the eyes and face. It features soft fleece binding at the edges (including around the ears), a wide touch-tape closure under the jaw and a forelock hole at the poll. Also available with ears and with ear and nose coverage. This is the cheapest fly mask on the list so it’s a great option if you’re on a budget.