Ear Bonnet Recommendations Needed.

[marmalade76]

Hi all. I've never been a fan of the ear bonnet and always thought that the vast majority use them as a fashion accessory. But my little mare has very sensitive ears, particularly the right one which she will not allow me to touch at all (have a feeling she may have been ear twitched in the past) and she is very sensitive to flies around them. Yesterday when riding I think she got a fly in the particularly sensitive right ear, she shook her head madly so I jumped off and tried to have a look but she wouldn't let me look. Whatever it was seemed to shift and I got back on and we carried on all good. Thinking it might be an idea to get a ear bonnet to use when the flies are bad so which are the most comfortable and well fitting? Not interested in bling or fashion, don't want a loud colour, preferably brown or black but comfort is imperative. She's a 14.1 riding pony, part Oldenberg, part ISH so not got a tiny head. Cheers

 

[webble]

I have the PE ones and quite like them. Will she let you put a bonnet on her?

 

[marmalade76]

I have the PE ones and quite like them. Will she let you put a bonnet on her?

Can get a fly mask on so would have thought so

 

[Maddie Moo]

I have this one. Cheap but does the job! I only use mine when the flies are particularly bad but it’s stayed in place well.

 

[Pippity]

My horse seems to like the Shires Performance Ear Bonnets best - https://www.townfields.com/shires-performance-ear-bonnet/p10972

 

[Jambarissa]

I dont use them but for the purpose you're describing I'd see if I could find a lightweight gauze one, or even cut a fly mask down.

 

[rara007]

I have: Le mieux, ps of Sweden, plus John Whitaker. They’re all fine and have lasted well.

 

[Squeak]

I'd got for one that has the least bulk and is also the smoothest under the bridle - some of the woven ones I wonder if they're painful/ annoying when under the bridle.

 

[marmalade76]

I'd got for one that has the least bulk and is also the smoothest under the bridle - some of the woven ones I wonder if they're painful/ annoying when under the bridle.

Yep, this has crossed my mind too.

 

[Barton Bounty]

I have a spare cob size one I think if you want it , think its navy never been worn

 

[marmalade76]

Oooh, thank you!

 

[Barton Bounty]

Oooh, thank you!

Saves you buying one especially if pony doesnt like ti, pm me your address and ill dig it put for you

 

[marmalade76]

Will do, many thanks!