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The leather mask does not appear to deform easily, and the mask retains its shape under most conditions. I recently purchased and reviewed a Bob Basset mask, and I can say that the quality remains impressive even after his death. Since I don't own any Bob Basset masks, this is heresay, but there have been reports that the newer masks deform more easily than the older ones (though the newer ones still certainly look good, see photo at right). His studio has continued to make hoods following his death in 2011.

His leather horse masks have a beautiful look to them (e.g. Bob Basset Studios - Bob Basset has been known for his excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.Porthos Stable - Gorgous, realistic leather pony hoods.

Horse gas mask full size#

Their FuryFe, which is still considered pony size, goes for just under €1300, and their full size horse head mask is €1599, or just under $1800.Ī pony wearing the newer Bob Basset horse head at Folsom 2012. A minishetty mask can be had for €989, which, while certainly not inexpensive, is actually not too bad considering the quality of the finished product. "minishetty", "FuryFe", and "horse mask"), all of which share the common attribute of being uncannily realistic.

Fury Fantasy - They have a few different styles of masks (i.e.

Incidentally, I've seen those particular horse heads turned into decent looking zebra heads (though undoubtedly with a fair amount of time going into the paint job), and likely you could paint over the whole thing with black paint to get a less crazy looking horse, but I digress.Īnyway, onto the list, which is in no particular order: I'm not including the meme-inspiring, crazy-looking horse head (though if you want one of those, you can get it here). Well, I was not successful in that respect, but I figured I'd list the few I knew about and hope that you guys could let me know of any I missed. I was holding off on doing one about masks/hoods because I was hoping to find a bunch of "secret" retailers somewhere that kept their products hidden. I've done a couple of these lists on bridles, and saddles. Gr III'.5 Retailers of Horse Head Masks Places to Buy Hoods/Masks for Pony PlayĪ House of Hunt pony's FuryFe mask at SF Pride 2013. The back of the mask is stamped in black 'E.

Beneath the cords are sewn two cotton covered short elastic straps, each looped around a white metal spring clip that attaches to the lower cheek pieces of the horse's bit. Pulling on the front webbing straps adjusts the fit of the mask around the horse's nose both back and front by means of the combined action of the straps, cords and slides. Also attached to the metal slides is a pair of black cotton/paper cords which thread through a row of two white metal rings and a white metal 'D' ring sewn on each side of the leather band. Two smaller webbing straps fit around the front of the nose and attach to white metal slides on each side to adjust fit. The centre front of the leather band has a short vertical ersatz webbing strap with a white metal roller buckle designed to be attached to the 'Y' shaped head fitting (not present) that attached the mask to the bridle. A further rectangular panel of leather is stitched to the back of the mask, holding in place two rectangular pieces of metal (each 90 x 21 mm) that further stiffen the mask and prevent it from collapsing in around the animal's nose. The open end of the mask, through which the horse's nose is placed, is bound with a broad band of brown leather. The base and sides are over sewn in diamond pattern to reinforce and stiffen the fabric. Cylindrical respirator (gas mask) for a horse made from multiple layers of coarsely woven paper and recycled cotton 'ersatz hessian' fabric.