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Customer Reviews for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears

Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears

Allow your horse to relax with the Quiet Ride protecting his tender eyes and face. Eliminate insect-driven head tossing, with a much quieter (and safer!) ride. With the same design and quality of the Cashel Crusader? pasture fly mask, the Crusader Quiet-Ride? fly mask can be worn over or under your bridle and will not impair your horse's vision. Click details below for sizing info.
Average Customer Rating:
4.85 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(20 Reviews) 19
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0
19 of 19(100%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Review 1 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great fit and lightweight

March 30, 2013
Bybeachgirl2
fromS. Padre Island, TX
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"The crusader masks are great as they are lightweight and easy to just hose off when they get dirty and dry very quickly. Although durability wise they do tend to rip easily (due to being so light) but overall I only use this brand of fly mask as I have tried several others and feel this brand offers overall better quality and comfort."
Review 2 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

LOVE Crusader

November 7, 2012
ByWanabee
fromNevada
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I love these products! I bought this to try as my mare has to stand long periods for iceing, wrapping, etc for tendon injury. She is high strung and was nervous with the regular Crusader fly mask on (while in the dim barn so tried this). I now use it on which ever horse I have tied up. They seem to love it and just totally relax while grooming, saddleing, or what ever. I have not tried it while riding so can't comment on that. They are a bit $$ but worth it! Especially the regular long nose style which I have used for years!"
 
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Review 3 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Masks!

October 12, 2012
ByChipsMyPinto
fromPinellas Park, Florida
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I ordered 2 of the long nose without ears, one for my half-arab gelding (14.3hh) and one for my quarter-pony mare(13.3hh), both with their names embroidered. I LOVED that option; no one can walk off with these masks! I am using them as turnout fly masks, not for riding, and they are holding up fantastically in the pasture so far (but its only been a week or so). I ordered the "Arab" size, and they fit great. I did need to trim the extra velcro off a tad, but I tend to do that on all my masks. I love the fine mesh and light weight of these masks, and the long nose feature keeps my gelding's muzzle out of the FL sun, and does not interfere with grazing. I also love that these masks have a forelock hole. A little pricey, but worth the money in my opinion. A friend liked them so much she ran to the feed store and bought one (I told her to order from SmartPak but she didn't want to wait!). I will be buying again when this set wears out- I only hope that they will continue to hold up out in the pasture as well as they have so far. Great product, love the embroidery option!!!!"
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Review 4 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Will Get Another

September 13, 2012
ByMegsmom
fromLake Tahoe
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"This works just as advertised, stops the head shaking from the trail flies while screening a little sun on the pink nose spot! Fits perfectly over her bridle. Next summer I'll get one with ears."
Review 5 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

crisader quiet ride

July 10, 2012
Byzbest
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Just right
Runs large
Just right
"Light weight material. Seems to be more comfortable and cooler for the horse."
Review 6 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

No fighting to get fly mask on

June 26, 2012
ByGrannabanana
Expertise:Trainer
"This is a great product, I do give it 5 stars. My older horse has a problem with his vision and he hated his regular fly mask, with Quiet Ride no struggles from him when I go to put it on."
Review 7 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

good but gets dirty

June 25, 2012
Bybeachgirl2
fromS. Padre Island, TX
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"I like this fly mask BUT the muzzle area becomes very dirty if worn daily...it is easy to clean with the hose but is does seem to become dirty quickly. Overall my horses love it as they always seem to be twitching the flies off of their muzzle and now they seem more comfortable."
Review 8 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Fly Protection

September 27, 2011
ByPineapple
fromBrush Prairie, WA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"The mask fits great and has been wonderful not to be bothered by flies on his face as we trail ride. Only disappointment is that the entire mask I received is black including the mesh, instead of clear over the eyes and nose as in the picture, so he looks "faceless", like he is wearing a hood over his head."
 
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Review 9 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Mask for riding

May 19, 2011
ByVale
fromMD
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"Really like it! Especially the fact it's without ears (not that easy to find, most places sell only those with ears). My only concern - it's little too short on nose (so nostrils are not cover), but I think it's a design, not a size issue (I have a small qh I got medium for)."
Review 10 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

good for florida heat

March 21, 2011
Bypuppster
fromflorida
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"I use this mask both on the trail and in the pasture. I know it is not recommended for pasture but living in florida this mask is very light weight and helps my horse."
Review 11 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

long fly mask- good for headshakers

June 29, 2010
ByBarky
fromDallas, TX
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I bought this mask for a horse that has been diagnoised with head shaking syndrome. It made a 95% improvement in him! he would sneeze/flip his head 3-4 times a minute before, amd we could not canter. now he only sneezed 3-4 times the entire ride.
good fit, he seems very comfortable with it.
"
Review 12 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Does The Job!

June 28, 2010
ByDani1
fromCalifornia
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
"My horse has always been bothered by flies and gnats while on the trail. Even when I use fly repellent. With the Crusader Quiet Ride Fly Mask, there is no more bother for her. Our ride is quieter and "safer". No more shaking her head. She can now focus on where she is placing her feet. I have only had the opportunity to use it a few times, but so far it has made my horse much happier, and me too!"
Review 13 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great Fly Mask

June 26, 2010
ByJazzi
fromLos Gatos, CA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I love the Quiet Ride Fly Mask because it gives great coverage. I actually use this mask all the time in the summer even when my horse is in her stall. She is allergic to flys. I don't feel bad leaving it on her because its light and not cumbersome. I like being able to see her face through it. It's a great product."
Review 14 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Lightweight Summer Flymask

June 25, 2010
ByHorseRN
fromFt Myers, FL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - Western
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Very airy but protective. Fasteners could be better."
Review 15 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

So Worth It

December 4, 2009
ByHmmm
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I bought this mask for a horse with some sort of allergy/head shaking issue last year. I used it while riding, and even jumped in it. It significantly reduced the head shaking and I never felt that his vision was compromised. He seemed to like it too. Actually lowered his head when it was time to put the mask on over his bridle!"
Review 16 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Used daily

July 28, 2009
By10walker
fromSan Luis Obispo, CA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I ride trails daily, often I pony a horse. I use the mask on both horses. It keeps off the bugs, dust and the sun. The horses don't mind them at all."
Review 17 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Fly Mask

July 20, 2009
ByTerese
fromIL
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"This fly mask also keeps the sun off her my horse's white nose and face in the summer. No more sun burn."
Review 18 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great quality and horses can see through!

May 13, 2009
Bygiddyup
fromFlorida
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"This fly mask is great! I purchased two of them for my two mares because it looked like they could see through it better than traditional fly masks....and they did! I'm using them as regular turn out masks too...because the quality is so good that they hold up well. The velcro was nice and fit around their cheeks very well. They are true to size.....warmblood is a little longer and wider than the horse size, and the horse size is a standard horse head size. I'm very happy with them! And my mares can now see, and be protected from flies at the same time!!"
Review 19 for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Best Fly Mask EVER

June 10, 2008
Byzlafayette
fromMenlo Park, CA
"Not only does this mask fit well with an extremely light feel, but my horses can actually see better with it on. The usual mask has questionable visibility whereas this one not only appears clearer (I can see my horses eyes) but seems to act as "sunglasses" for my blue-eyed mare. It also has a non-annoying nose protector which my horses don't even seem to notice. It looks nice, is very light, offers improved vision, and works very well. I would definitely recommend this product."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Crusader Fly Mask - Quiet Ride - Long Without Ears
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5