Westernbabe from Oxford, OH
I bought the small and medium to see which one would fit my Tennessee Walkers. The medium was the best fit as far as length and width, but the ear opening was too small. I also did not like the binding material used, as it rubbed the hair off my one horse on the side. It was not too tight, it was the material. I have returned the unused ones and gave the other one away.
0 out of 0 found this review helpful
Lynnesy from Carrizo Springs, TX
Original fleece edges were fine... and for the money, these were the best fly masks on the market UNTIL... the new stiff fabric edges rub the hide off the horses' noses. One started a skin infection that took 4 months to cure.
If it wasn't "broke", why'd they "fix" it???
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AzTeamRoperChic from Tucson, Az
These are not by any means the best fly masks on the market, but for the price they get the job done. I for instance have 4 horses and can not bring myself to pay 15-20 per fly mask just to walk out the next morning and find at least half of them on the ground. I have been using defender fly masks for years with no issues. The only thing I suggest, is for the best fit go with the ones with ears and then cut the ear mesh out. They tend to fit horses with smaller heads the best. Hope this helps.
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Cait from Northern California
I LOVE this mask. The price beats any in the stores or on any other website, and so does the quality! The material is durable, and I LOVE the double velcro closures. Every one that is $25 only has 1 strap- this has two! It helped it stay on when my the horses the next pasture over kept trying to rip it off his face. I used it every day the whole summer, and by the end of it it was pretty filthy and the velcro was fraying, but I could have used it another season if I washed it and added a few stitches on the bands.
Love this mask, would recommend for sure!
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Jennifer Hinds from Arizona
I just love these.
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Suzi Roy from Tucson,AZ
I bought this fly mask in the summer of '09 and it is still great! When I bought my horse it was my first and I didn't really know what to buy and the previous owners said that he DESTROYS fly masks. Well this one was up to the challenge for 5 dollars and won! Great product! But the fleece on the nose started to rub of the hair on my horses nose but i just but some more fleece on and its great!
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Penny Magnotto from Perris, CA
I won't even try this mask now. I have bought countless Defender masks with the soft fleece edging and I have loved the durability of the mask. I wash the mask whenever I bath my horse, and it holds up very well. It's a great design with the 2 closure tabs, too. Can't go for the cloth edges. No more orders from me.
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sierra from Florida
I LOVE this fly mask!!! T sizing was good and i have had this on my 35 year old horse and he loves it! the only thing was he caught one of the ears on a tree and it now has a rip in it, but i think it can be easily fixed with some string.It is kept on most days throughout the week night and day and i have never had to readjust or go searching for it!
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Colleen from Ohio
I really like the Defender Fly Masks--because I have 7 horses, I've used quite a few of them, and they've lasted through two fly seasons, even with abuse...impressive!! Farnam's masks are well over twice the money and the quality is comparable. The only disadvantage is the latch--too easy for other horses to pull off of the horse that is wearing it. Wish it was a double-latch system like the Farnam mask. For the price, though, can't have it all! Definitely recommend this product.
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Laura from FL
The trim on the fly masks rubbed the hair off the horses. It's stiff, not like the fuzzy trim from the last years. The stitching is coming undone after just a couple weeks of use. One of my horses had an alergic reaction to the material. Not the manufacturers fault, but wish they had stuck with what worked! I won't buy them next year.
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Crystal Crowther from Solon, IA
I thought the mask fit well and was soft enough, but it has expandability (stretchy) where it attaches so my horses can rub them right off.
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
goodhorsekeeping from Kerhonkson, ny
I purchased the Defender Fly Mask with Ears. I have had them 3 years now and they are in great shape. Great Quality along with the Defender Fly Leg Wraps. These are must have quality items for any horse owner.
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
horse-nanny from new mexico
loved the silver with the black fussy trim, infact I have them on my four horses as I write this. I want to have a couple on hand to get through the summer with. I will not buy this fly mask ever again. Please go back to the product that worked!!
9 out of 15 found this review helpful
Gail from Phoenix AZ
The old style was soooooo much better, please bring it back!!!!!! This one has no soft trim and no ear protection.
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Maudiehorse from Buckeye, AZ
Defender masks are wonderful! They save me a fortune every year. I do prefer something softer against my "kids" faces than the fabric Defender has chosen; however, without the fleece they don't sweat as much around the ears and nose. I keep the masks clean & rinse them with a good fabric softener, and have never experienced any rubs or baldness on their faces. My horses enjoy ripping each others masks off, so these are very cost effective for me. Thank you for continuing to sell an affordable, yet still good quality product. I seldom see the two combined.
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
disapointed with these new ones from rochester, MN
The old style silver/black with the black fuzzy fleece trim that kept horses hair from being rubbed off their tender noses.
Why Defender had to change to this green mask with the hard nylon trim is beyond me. It rubs the hair of horses noses. I will not buy these. Please go back to the silver mask with black fleece trim ASAP.
54 out of 57 found this review helpful