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A fly mask or fly cap is a mask used on horses to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect from flies. The mask is semi-transparent and made from a mesh allowing the horse to see and hear while wearing it. The mask may also provide some protection from UV-light and some are treated with insect repellent. Fly and mosquito protection is an important part of overall horse care, as biting insects are both a source of irritation and also may transmit disease.

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  • Eine Fliegenhaube ist eine Maske aus engmaschigem Gittergewebe für den Pferdekopf zum Schutz gegen Fliegen. Pferdeaugen sind empfindlich gegenüber Fliegen. Diese können Entzündungen am Auge hervorrufen, so dass das Auge beispielsweise tränt. Pferde können trotz Fliegenmaske sehen. Zusätzlich kann eine Fliegenhaube auch Schutz vor schädlichem UV-Licht bieten. In manchen Gegenden gibt es Insekten, die in die Ohren oder Nüstern kriechen und Headshaking auslösen können. Deshalb bedecken einige Modelle die Ohren, während andere sie frei lassen. Es gibt auch Masken, welche die Nüstern schützen. (de)
  • A fly mask or fly cap is a mask used on horses to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect from flies. The mask is semi-transparent and made from a mesh allowing the horse to see and hear while wearing it. The mask may also provide some protection from UV-light and some are treated with insect repellent. Fly and mosquito protection is an important part of overall horse care, as biting insects are both a source of irritation and also may transmit disease. Most masks are made of black or white mesh, though some are colored, plaid or have silkscreened designs on them that do not interfere with vision. Fly masks are adjusted to cover the upper head and stop about halfway down the face, but the placement of stitched darts prevents the mask from rubbing on the eyes. Most have fleece padding around the muzzle and other sensitive areas. Masks come both with and without covers for the ears. Some designs have an extended flap that covers the muzzle but does not go around the lower jaw or interfere with grazing. Most attach with velcro, but a few high-end designs made with mesh and stretch lycra need to incorporate zippers instead. A standard fly mask is not generally used while riding, as the stiff mesh interferes with the bridle and the minimal visual impairment of the mesh still presents a safety issue. Other styles of insect protection gear are designed for use with a bridle. One design is a crochet-like "bonnet" for the ears only, designed to be worn under a bridle without rubbing. The other is a soft, very fine mesh face and nose-covering mask designed to be worn with a bridle and not impair vision, but not sturdy enough to withstand turnout. It is generally recommended that the mask be removed and inspected daily and washed frequently. Some individuals remove the mask at night. The appearance of fly masks often raises concerns among non-horse owners, as it appears that the horse has been blindfolded. However even a durable mesh is fine enough for the horse to see through. Some masks have sunglasses or cartoon eyeballs silkscreened on them to help passers-by understand their purpose. (en)
  • Un masque anti-mouches ou bonnet anti-mouches est un objet utilisé pour protéger la tête des animaux domestiques des insectes volants. Il est surtout employé pour les chevaux mis au pré pendant l'été. Certains modèles recouvrent les oreilles, d'autres les laissent libres. (fr)
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  • April 2018 (en)
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  • Why is it important to only protect the face (en)
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  • Eine Fliegenhaube ist eine Maske aus engmaschigem Gittergewebe für den Pferdekopf zum Schutz gegen Fliegen. Pferdeaugen sind empfindlich gegenüber Fliegen. Diese können Entzündungen am Auge hervorrufen, so dass das Auge beispielsweise tränt. Pferde können trotz Fliegenmaske sehen. Zusätzlich kann eine Fliegenhaube auch Schutz vor schädlichem UV-Licht bieten. In manchen Gegenden gibt es Insekten, die in die Ohren oder Nüstern kriechen und Headshaking auslösen können. Deshalb bedecken einige Modelle die Ohren, während andere sie frei lassen. Es gibt auch Masken, welche die Nüstern schützen. (de)
  • Un masque anti-mouches ou bonnet anti-mouches est un objet utilisé pour protéger la tête des animaux domestiques des insectes volants. Il est surtout employé pour les chevaux mis au pré pendant l'été. Certains modèles recouvrent les oreilles, d'autres les laissent libres. (fr)
  • A fly mask or fly cap is a mask used on horses to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect from flies. The mask is semi-transparent and made from a mesh allowing the horse to see and hear while wearing it. The mask may also provide some protection from UV-light and some are treated with insect repellent. Fly and mosquito protection is an important part of overall horse care, as biting insects are both a source of irritation and also may transmit disease. (en)
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  • Fliegenhaube (de)
  • Fly mask (en)
  • Masque anti-mouches (fr)
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