Eliminates insect-driven head tossing, caused by flies. Also, shields against potential infections by protecting the eyes and ears from flying insects.
Even when my horse was in a paddock by himself he still managed to get it off. When he was out with other horses I stopped bothering with it, because I would have to search for it on the ground shortly afterwards.
Day 1: I had to hunt the mask down in the pasture. Day 2: Ears sticking out of hole intended for forelock. I haven't used it since. Because the ears are made of soft material, they have no form and slip easily off the horse's ears which defeats the purpose of "w/ears."
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