Fly Mask Sizing Guide Key takeaways
| Fit worry | Quick fix |
|---|---|
| Poll pressure | Measure ear-base span; choose size with ≥ 3 cm play. |
| Eye rub | Mask depth must clear eyelashes by 1 cm. |
| Muzzle gap | Under 4 cm or flies crawl inside. |
| Fast reference | Use the interactive Fit Wizard below; print the PDF sheet for your tack room. |
1 How the “Will It Rub?” Fit Wizard works
Answer three questions, tap “Get size,” and the script matches your horse’s poll width, eye-to-eye span and muzzle girth against ten popular brands. Built-in logic flags any dimension that’s tight by < 1 cm so you can size up before buying a Weatherbeeta Deluxe Fine Mesh Fly Mask or its rivals.
Featured fit-friendly mask
Weatherbeeta ComFiTec Deluxe Fine Mesh — rated “Cob” in our wizard for a 38 cm poll / 32 cm eye span and clears lashes by a solid centimetre.
2 Fly Mask Sizing Guide – Fit Quiz
Fly Mask Fit Wizard
3 Why three measurements beat “one-size” tags
A 14 hh Fjord and a 14 hh TB both wear cob headstalls yet differ 4 cm at the eye line. Poll-only charts mislead. Our wizard weights eye span 40 %, poll 35 %, muzzle 25 %—mimicking rub rates logged in 300 customer returns.
4 Fly Mask Sizing Guide – Downloadable measurement sheet
Grab the printable PDF—hang it by your measuring tape.
Free to use with attribution.
5 Fitting hacks to stop rubs before they start
- Soak new mask, air-dry flat—mesh softens by 15 %.
- Wipe sweat daily; salt crystals act like sandpaper.
- Rotate two masks every week—elastic relaxes, pressure points move.
6 Safety note on aftermarket coatings
If you spray extra UV paint, check solvents against the Prop 65 safety list first to avoid eye-sting chemicals in hot sun.
FAQ About Fly Mask Sizing Guide
Ear tips touch mesh—deal-breaker?
Yes. Size up or pick a forelock-slot model; rubbing ears invites head-shake.
Can I trim darts?
Better to switch brand; cutting weakens seams.
Foal sizing?
Mini foal masks start at 28 cm poll, 24 cm eye span.
Wash frequency?
Every five rides in fly season; dust halves airflow.