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Shires Equestrian Products Stretch Lycra Horse Fly Mask

Shires Equestrian Products Stretch Lycra Horse Fly Mask

By Shires Equestrian Products 14 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence
6.4 /10
Quality
5.5
Value
6.5
Design
6.0
Function
7.0
Durability
4.5

In a Nutshell

  • Great for its ease of use and value.
  • Key concerns revolve around durability, fit, and comfort to an extent.
  • Avoid when you get one that doesn't fit your horse well.

Quick Verdict

The Shires Equestrian Flyers Lycra Horse Fly Mask offers a mixed user experience. It is praised for being easy to use and for its good eye coverage and ease of fit. However, durability concerns mar its overall performance, particularly given the issue of horses easily removing the mask and a perception of a poor value-to-price ratio leading to discontentment among some owners. The inconsistent fit and frequent flaws in the design have led to frustration for some users, particularly for those whose horses find the product uncomfortable.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 14
Would Recommend 36%
Would Buy Again 0%

Pet Compatibility

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Ease of Use (4)

    Easy to mount and remove, quality fabric and great value.

Cons

  • Easy Removal (4) major

    The design allows horses to take off the masks easily.

  • Durability Issues (5) critical

    Lack of sturdiness makes it prone to tearing or getting easily dislodged.

    Tip: Require constant supervision when used.

  • Sizing Issues (3) major

    The mask size often ends up insufficient for large sizes, rendering it difficult to fit on.

    Tip: Use more layers to lap

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Horse owners looking for a budget-fly mask with great eye and ear coverage, easy to fit and adjust. — The value comes through as an easy-to-fit and a comfortable mask.

Skip If

  • Are labirant owners, handy owners with busy horses at the ranch, part time horse breeds. — These groups of buyers lack the essential robustness the product could lack to operate busily

Rating Distribution

2.9
14 reviews
5★
36%
4★
7%
3★
14%
2★
7%
1★
35%

Bottom Line

While the Shires Equestrian Products Stretch Lycra Horse Fly Mask offers good features and ease of use, its durability issues, and discomfort for some horses might make it not ideal for all horse owners. Its efficacy and construction flaws make it best suited only to some users who might compensate by frequent replacement. Given these concerns, potential buyers may want to consider other options or look for additional insight on improving durability.

6.4 /10
Average