What are horse fly veils for?

As the name suggests a fly veil protects the ears of your horse against flies and other insects. As ears are one of the most sensitive parts of a horse, it’s important to protect them. A fly veil avoids that your horse gets annoyed and starts shaking his head every time an insect is buzzing around his ears.

Do fly veils help spooky horses?

It can stop flies distracting and irritating your horse if they land on his face and ears. There are also a number of ear covers that use special materials, which can help to dull distracting noises and also aid concentration and focus.

How do you fit a fly veil?

Fitting a Fly Veil: Place Fly Veil on horse, adjust poll strap either up or down to get the perfect fit around the eyes, brow and nostril area. A dome shape should be created around the eye so the eye is not affected. The nose flap should sit just above the nostril and not inhibit it in any way.

What is a fly bonnet?

Ear Bonnets are a common horse accessory worn on the horses’ head to prevent bugs, flies and dirt from entering your horses’ ears, which can be irritating or distressing to the horse. It also helps prevent the horse from getting distracted and helps them to focus on what is happening inside the arena.

What can I make for my horse?

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• Custom Wall Art. Equestrian art pieces can be very expensive, and often hard to find.
• Ribbon Browband.
• Chalkboard Horse.
• D-Ring Belt.
• Bit Warmer.
• Boot Scrapper.
• Rope Halter.
• Sugar Cubes & Treats.

Do ear bonnets calm horses?

Some horses have sensitive ears and maybe irritated by wind, mane or forelocks. If a horse is scared or distracted by noises, ear bonnets can help muffle sounds or ear buds are sometimes used if a horse is particularly unsettled.

Should I put a fly mask on my horse?

Generally, a horse doesn’t need to wear a fly mask at night. If your horse has an eye condition and has been advised by a vet to wear a fly mask overnight, Field Relief fly masks can be left on 24/7. Note, whilst fly masks allow for clear visibility during the day, they may impair your horse’s night vision.

Does my horse need ear plugs?

If your horse is going to kill you because of sound sensitivity, you should use training aids, like earplugs, to work through issues while having a little safety net. Earplugs should not be a crutch, but an aid. Earplugs shouldn’t replace desensitization training or real training in general.

Can you use a fly veil in dressage?

Fly veils and hoods are permitted at all levels of dressage competitions. Typically, they are preferred by the judges to be a neutral colour such as navy, black, white or beige.

What is a horse hat called?

An equestrian helmet is a form of protective headgear worn when riding horses.