[header] How to protect an injured eye on a horse [title] Put a fly mask on the horse. [step] You can protect the injured eye by putting a fly mask on the horse so dust and debris cannot get into the eye. A fly mask is a mask made for horses with two round protective patches, one for each eye.
[header] How to protect an injured eye on a horse [title] Put a fly mask on the horse. [step] You can protect the injured eye by putting a fly mask on the horse so dust and debris cannot get into the eye. A fly mask is a mask made for horses with two round protective patches, one for each eye.
When you do need to put fly mask on, simply fit the fly mask over the eye and it will hold in place. [substeps] You'll want to pull the fly mask right onto the injured eye using a pair of pliers. The most common ones are made of metal and can be purchased at horse tack shops. [substeps] If you try to put a fly mask on the horse yourself, you may hurt them. Even though you will be using goggles to protect your horse, you should choose a fly mask made from something durable. [substeps] You should also wear gloves when putting the fly mask on because you do not want the fly mask getting between your eyes. You can find fly masks at horse supply stores or online. [substeps] To put the fly mask on the horse, have your horse to lower their head a few feet from the ground.