Which UV protection mask should I choose for my horse?

June 13, 2023

Need help choosing the right protection from the sun, insects, wind, and dust for your pony or horse with sensitive eyes? Follow the guide.

Comparison table of our UV protection masks for horses and ponies

Does your horse suffer from a condition such as uveitis, ulcer, keratitis, cataracts, conjunctivitis, headshaking, etc., and do you need to equip it with eye protection in addition to its veterinary treatment?
Is he starting to age, and are his eyes increasingly dirty or watery?
Does your horse have light-colored eyes or is it photosensitive, bothered by bright light?
He is genetically predisposed to eye diseases (Appaloosa, Haflinger, Comtois breeds, cream coat, etc.).
Do you simply prefer "prevention over cure"?

We have THE mask that is right for your horse's situation:

	HELIOS Equidiva	PREMIUM Equidiva	ARSO Equivizor	LEGER Equivizor	RAMBO Horseware
UV protection	90%	90%	90%	90%	60%
In crisis (uveitis, keratitis, etc.)	yes	yes	yes	no	no
Prevention	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Pre 24 hours a day	yes	no	yes	yes	yes
Box/paddock	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
With earmuffs	optional	optional	no	optional	yes
Removable neck warmer	yes	no	no	no	yes

What size should I choose for my Equidiva mask/hat?

What size for a Premium or Helios mask ?
What size for a Lightweight, Arso, or Convalescence mask ?
What measures for a Rambo mask ?
What size for an Equivet mask ?
What size for an Evysor mask ?

All measurements are approximate and are provided for informational purposes only.

Size guide - Premium or Helios mask

Using a tape measure (or a piece of string that you will measure afterwards), measure around your horse's head as shown in the photo:

Mask size	Head circumference
XS - Shetland	84 cm
S - Pony	90 cm
M - Cob	94 cm
L - Full	100 cm
XL - XFull	110 cm

If your horse's head measurement falls between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger of the two.

Size guide - Equivizor masks (Lightweight, Arso, Convalescence models)

For these masks, the main measurement is the width of your horse's forehead. To do this, you need to add together three measurements:

Start at the outer corner of one eye and measure upwards at a slight angle to the middle of the forehead (measurement A).
continue along the front of your horse(measurement B),
Finish the measurement by directing the line slightly downward to the outer corner of the other eye (measurement C). This way, you will measure the widest part of your horse's forehead.

Add these 3 measurements (A+B+C) to obtain the size of your horse's forehead.

IMPORTANT: Do not measure directly from one eye to the other, as this will likely result in an inaccurate measurement.

equivizor mask measurements

Mask size	Forehead size
XS - Shetland	7.5–8.7 inches
S - Pony	8.7–11.4 inches
M - Cob	11.5–13.5 inches
L - Full	13-14 inches
XL - XFull	15-17 inches

Size guide - Rambo mask

Take these 3 steps:

Size	A	B	C
XS (large Shetland)	60 cm	84 cm	20 cm
S (pony)	70 cm	96 cm	9.5 inches
M (cob)	70 cm	96 cm	9.25 inches
L (full)	75 cm	105 cm	27 cm

If your horse is between sizes, we recommend choosing the smaller size.

Size guide - Equivet mask

Measure the distance between the center of the horse's two eyes:

Mask size	Distance between the eyes
S - Pony	18 cm
M - Cob	21 cm
L - Full	9.5 inches
XL - XFull	26 cm

Size guide - eVysor glasses

The eVysor mask is available in one size. It is suitable forcob orfull horses. It can also sometimes fit large ponies (D ponies).

Made a mistake? Exchanges are always possible, and we will process them as quickly as possible provided that you return the item to us intact within 14 days.
> See the return policy