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Zilco Lycra Masks | Emmers Equestrian
Help your horse find its focus. Despite the name, the Zilco Lycra mask isn't a fly mask. It is a training and focus aid, closer in purpose to a blinker hood than insect or UV protection. Made from breathable, stretchy Lycra, it fits snugly over the eyes to reduce peripheral vision, helping a horse settle and concentrate in situations that would otherwise pull its attention elsewhere.
It comes in two cup sizes, which affect how much of your horse's field of vision is restricted and how the mask sits over the eye socket. The right fit depends on your horse's head shape as much as the level of vision restriction you're after, so check the size guide to find the one that suits your horse.
Tips for Choosing
- This is a vision-limiting aid, not a fly mask. If you need insect or UV protection, look at a mesh fly mask instead.
- Check the size guide for both cup options before ordering. Fit varies by horse and affects comfort as much as function.
- Introduce it gradually in a safe, familiar space before using it somewhere new or high-pressure, so your horse has time to adjust to reduced vision.
- Because it limits peripheral vision, avoid unfamiliar or hazardous environments the first few times you use it.
- Competing? Check your discipline's current rules on vision-restricting equipment before using it in the ring, since this varies by class and federation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a fly mask?
No, it's a training and focus aid that reduces peripheral vision, not a mesh mask for fly or UV protection.
What's the difference between the two cup sizes?
They fit differently over the eye area and restrict vision to different degrees, so it's worth checking the size guide for your horse rather than guessing.
Can I use this while riding?
Yes, it's designed for use during training and performance situations where a horse needs extra focus, though introduce it gradually first.
Is it suitable for competition?
That depends on your discipline and federation's current rules on vision-restricting equipment, so check before using it in a competitive setting.
Will it make my horse uncomfortable?
The Lycra is breathable and stretchy for a snug, lightweight fit, but as with any new equipment, watch your horse's reaction and introduce it gradually.
Is this suitable for a spooky or anxious horse?
It's commonly used for horses that benefit from reduced visual stimuli, but always introduce it carefully and in a safe environment first.
You'll find Zilco's Lycra masks in both cup sizes at Emmers Equestrian.