No, it’s not 👻 Halloween 🎃 yet, so why are the rescues wearing masks?

What are fly masks and why do horses wear them?
Fly masks are soft mesh coverings that horses wear over their faces, especially during warmer months when flies and other insects are active.

They help:
🪰 Keep flies and gnats away from the eyes, ears, and face.
👀 Protect the eyes from irritating insects and dust.
☀️ Provide UV protection—some masks have UV-blocking material, which can be helpful for horses sensitive to sunlight.
🩹 Protect healing areas around the face or eyes when recommended by a veterinarian.

The horses can see through the mesh while the insects can’t easily reach their eyes. Some masks cover just the eyes, while others extend over the ears and part of the face.
So, when you see a rescue horse wearing what looks like a tiny superhero mask, it’s usually just bug protection and eye protection—not a Halloween costume.

Do you know which rescues are behind the masks? Use the numbers to put your answers in the comments below.

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