Mares allergies are hitting hard this year. I think the evening gnats aren’t helping and she’s rubbing her face absolutely raw.
I love her Rambo long nose with ears during the day but she’s pretty spooky in it over night. I think likely she has some vision changes.
Any recommendations on a mask that might maximize visibility overnight? I don’t want to create undue stress but also would rather she didn’t take out an eye furiously rubbing.
Rustle lived in the stretchy lycra ones last summer. He has a collection. He has 24/7 turnout.
What about one of those that’s designed for use inside a barn where they leave the lights on all night? It’s a reddish shield rather than a mesh.
Or you could consider an eye guard. Protective pet products has a great clear plastic eye guard that also would keep out all but very small bugs. I have a horse who has had multiple eye problems and she’s has worn one of them 24/7 at times we are battling eye issues. They sell an extra padding kit that I like to pad the bridge of their nose.
Maybe those Cashel Quiet Ride masks… they have much better visibility, since they’re designed to use while riding.
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