Fencing masks for horses (X-post)
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 3:57 am
Forgive me for posting this in my current state of annoyance, but I was just told by a French fencing supply company that shall remain nameless that they are incapable of selling me their custom-made equipment for saber fencing on horseback because they are for sale as a complete set only (using electrical-scoring wireless technology, which I find anathema).
These masks are similar to very light nylon fly masks, but have goggles made of fencing-mask mesh that cover the horse's eyes. They look like they're designed to fit under a bridle.
I would like to have some masks meeting these specifications manufactured for me, and I have no doubt that an American manufacturer would do a better job in manufacturing these and even in improving the design, as the originals didn't look too adjustable. If you can help, please drop me a line. You get bonus points for beating the 150-Euro price.
Unfortunately, I don't have pictures, as I happened to see these things in a picture at their boutique and they brought out the actual item for me to examine only once. I can draw you a sketch, though.
These masks are similar to very light nylon fly masks, but have goggles made of fencing-mask mesh that cover the horse's eyes. They look like they're designed to fit under a bridle.
I would like to have some masks meeting these specifications manufactured for me, and I have no doubt that an American manufacturer would do a better job in manufacturing these and even in improving the design, as the originals didn't look too adjustable. If you can help, please drop me a line. You get bonus points for beating the 150-Euro price.
Unfortunately, I don't have pictures, as I happened to see these things in a picture at their boutique and they brought out the actual item for me to examine only once. I can draw you a sketch, though.