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Shires FlyGuard · Fly masks
Shires FlyGuard Fly Masks
Shires FlyGuard is a line of fly masks for horses: fine mesh, breathable Air Motion, four-way stretch and FlyGuard Pro, with UV 70+ mesh. Pick the ear and nose style first, then the size.
Buying tip:Decide what your horse tolerates: ears, a nose, a fringe, or none. Shires offers masks with ears, with ears and nose, with a nose fringe and an earless style, and the longer nose on the Pro Hi-Viz is made for white markings that sunburn. Then check the size chart on the product page.
What riders say about Shires FlyGuard
Four buyers on FlyGuard fly masks, in their own words.
Shires FlyGuard Pro Hi-Viz Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Fringe
★★★★★
Great product I have had one for three years and it was still going strong, but got one for my other horse. I like the fact that the fringe doesn’t impede their breathing and it moves and keeps flies off of their nose. It does give sun protection as well.
Shires FlyGuard Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Nose
★★★★★
An excellent fly guard that keeps our ponies safe from UV and flies. They machine wash well in just water so no scent. We prefer this brand to all others.
Shires FlyGuard Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears
★★★★★
Amazing. Pony size fits my cob perfectly. No having to try hand sew Velcro like I do with some other brands.
Shires FlyGuard Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears
★★★★★
Very good quality and the large size fitted my 16hh TB X mare perfectly. Would definitely recommend.
Shires FlyGuard fly masks: ears, nose, fringe or earless
Most FlyGuard fly masks are full face mesh with fleece padding along the seams that keeps the mask away from the eyes. What changes is the face coverage: ears for horses that tolerate them, a nose or a moving fringe for the muzzle, or an earless mask for a horse that objects to anything touching its ears.
Shires says the nose fringe moves with the horse to help deter flies around the muzzle, and that the open forelock on the Pro Fine Mesh mask uses the natural motion of the hair to help whisk flies away.
| Mask style | What Shires says | Example |
|---|---|---|
| With ears | Full face mesh with air stream ears and fleece-padded seams | Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears |
| With ears and nose | Longer nose coverage for the muzzle | Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Nose |
| With fringe | A fringe over the nose that moves with the horse | Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears & Fringe |
| Open forelock | The forelock moves through a hole in the mask to help whisk flies away | Pro Fine Mesh w/Ears & Open Forelock |
See them: Shires FlyGuard Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears - Jet, Shires FlyGuard Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Nose - Jet, Shires FlyGuard Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears & Fringe - Navy and Shires FlyGuard Pro Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Open Forelock - Jet.
Shires FlyGuard fly masks
Shop all ›Fine Mesh, Air Motion, Stretch and FlyGuard Pro fly masks, best sellers first
Shires FlyGuard Stretch Fly Mask
Shires FlyGuard Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Nose Fringe
Shires FlyGuard Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears
Shires FlyGuard Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears
Shires FlyGuard Air Motion Fly Mask w/Ears & Nose
Shires FlyGuard Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ear Hole
Shires FlyGuard Pro Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Open Forelock
Shires FlyGuard Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears & Fringe
Fine Mesh, Air Motion, Stretch and FlyGuard Pro masks
Shires builds the range in four fabrics. Fine Mesh masks are the base style. Air Motion masks use a breathable 3D fabric that Shires says actively circulates air to keep moisture low and reduce heat build-up. Stretch masks are four-way stretch, with a zip fastening and, Shires says, 180 degrees of vision through dome-shaped eye visors.
FlyGuard Pro adds structure. Shires describes the Pro Deluxe masks as ideal for sensitive horses, with the mesh lifted away from the face by reinforced darts, and the Pro Hi-Viz masks as reflective, high visibility masks for low light turnout at dawn and dusk.
See them: Shires FlyGuard Air Motion Fly Mask w/Ears & Nose - Deep Airforce Blue, Shires FlyGuard Stretch Fly Mask - Jet Black, Shires FlyGuard Pro Stretch Fly Mask w/Nose - Jet, Shires FlyGuard Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears - Navy and Shires FlyGuard Pro Hi-Viz Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Nose - Yellow.
FlyGuard UV protection and care
Shires rates its fine mesh FlyGuard masks UV 70+ to reduce the chance of sunburn and bleaching, and notes that the effectiveness of UV protection may diminish over time. On the Shires Stretch Fly Mask with Ears, Shires says the fine mesh eye visors block 60+ UV rays.
Shires says the Air Motion fabric is easy care. Most FlyGuard masks close with touchtape straps under the jaw; the Stretch masks zip.
Shires FlyGuard fly mask sizes
FlyGuard fly masks on Tack of the Day come in X Small Pony, Small Pony, Pony, Cob, Horse, Large Horse and X Large Horse. The Find Your Fit buttons above show every size in stock, and each product page carries Shires' size chart.
Who Shires FlyGuard is for
Shires FlyGuard suits owners who want a fly mask in a specific style for a specific horse.
- Horses that object to ears touching: the Fine Mesh Earless Fly Mask.
- Sensitive horses: the FlyGuard Pro Deluxe masks.
- Horses with white markings that sunburn: the Pro Hi-Viz masks with the longer nose.
- Horses turned out at dawn or dusk: the Hi-Viz yellow.
- Horses in hot, sunny pasture: the Stretch and Air Motion masks.
- Look elsewhere for a fly sheet or a fly boot: FlyGuard on Tack of the Day is fly masks only.
Shires FlyGuard FAQ
What size FlyGuard fly mask should I buy?
FlyGuard fly masks come in X Small Pony, Small Pony, Pony, Cob, Horse, Large Horse and X Large Horse on Tack of the Day. Each product page carries the Shires size chart.
CloseIs there a FlyGuard mask without ears?
Yes. Shires makes a Fine Mesh Earless Fly Mask for horses that object to anything touching their ears, and a Fine Mesh mask with ear holes.
CloseWhat is the difference between FlyGuard Pro Deluxe and Fine Mesh?
Shires says Pro Deluxe masks are made for sensitive horses, with the mesh lifted away from the face by reinforced darts and fleecy seams, a structured 3D contour eye frame and UV 70+ protection.
CloseDo FlyGuard masks block UV?
Shires rates its fine mesh FlyGuard masks UV 70+ to reduce sunburn and bleaching, and says the protection may diminish over time. The Stretch mask eye mesh is rated 60+.
CloseWhat are the Hi-Viz FlyGuard masks for?
Shires says the Pro Hi-Viz masks are for low light, high insect hours such as early morning and late evening. They have reflective and high visibility fabrics and a longer nose for horses with white markings that sunburn.
CloseSources, read October 26, 2026: Shires FlyGuard style descriptions, features, UV ratings and size runs as published with each style in the Tack of the Day catalog. The quotes marked "Verified buyer" are reviews from Shires customers of the fly masks shown, reproduced word for word, October 2026.