Reflective Pro-Force Equine Fly Mask by Manna Pro

Fly season will soon be upon us and the good people of Manna Pro sent Knight one of their newly designed–and reflective!–fly masks, the Pro-Force Equine Fly Mask with Equi-Glo™ Nite Reflector, in exchange for a product review.

What I really liked about this mask is that the edge, the part that will come into direct contact with your horse’s face is made of a soft, fleecy material. There is a clear spot under the throat where you can clearly write your horse’s name too, assuming you own multiple horses or are in a boarding situation where horse gear might get mixed up with other boarder’s gear. And the price is quite reasonable: you can buy one from Amazon for around $15. In fact, if you have several horses, you can buy a 12-pack and your cost per unit will go down to less than $7!

The coolest part is the reflective triangular patch on the front. The Pro-Force Equine Fly Mask with Equi-Glo™ Nite Reflector makes horses more visible to owners, drivers and hunters from dusk to dawn which translates to “safety first.” This isn’t a huge concern for us as Knight is safe and sound in his box stall at night, but for people in rural areas who have their horses out in fields, that would be an incredible benefit. But maybe someday we’ll have a Glow in the Dark theme day at the barn and Knight will fit right in.

Not only does the mask keep flies and insects away, but it is supposed to provide protection from harmful UV rays. The Pro-Force Equine Fly Mask comes with and without ears and will fit horses from 900 to 1,200 pounds. Also worth mentioning: the darts on the mask keep the material away from your horse’s eyes.

The one down side for us is that Knight has a pretty thick throatlatch and it seemed to fit him a bit too snugly; I had to attach the Velcro closure basically at the end of the strap. However, overall this fly mask seems well-designed and it’s attractive. For people who keep horses outside at night the reflective feature is brilliant.

Your Turn: Has fly season hit where you live yet? What steps have you taken to keep your horse happy and fly free?

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