Head lights?? not the ones on cars!!

[SecretSquirrell379]

I've been thinking that a light to put on my head whilst I am trying to sort the horses out in the pitch black would be a great idea. Has anyone got one they could recommend or are they not pratical? I'm not worried about looking a numpty as it'll be dark so no-one can see its me!!

I just think that with both hands free its got to be easier than trying to hold a torch

Thanks

 

[teapot]

They are really useful.

Had one to use when I used to work at the yard, last lesson use to finish at just after 5, and the power was a bit dodgy due to building work so if the floodlights went we were stuffed.

Think I got it from Millets outdoor shop

 

[charliesangel]

I use a small child to hold a torch for me!!

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Is this is the type of thing you're looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/19-LED-HEADLIGHT-F...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[rcm_73]

They do come in handy. A friend of mine even uses them to ride in the evenings, one on his helmet and one attached to the horse's browband!
Try the seller ZEVORG on ebay or THE TORCH SHOP they do good Durastar ones - very bright!

 

[dwi]

Buy a petzl. Sturdy, waterproof, adjustable, rechargeable, beam changes width and intensity, comfortable to wear.

I love mine.

 

[teapot]

Yup, mine is a Petzl, just couldn't remember the name

 

[Marnie]

Use one all the time, we haven't got any mains electric in our stables, only the main barn and so no lights. It keeps my hands free. Some horses are a little spooked at first, but soon get used to them. I pick them up for a couple of pounds off ebay - I find a lose them or break them too much to buy expensive ones!

 

[Kezza]

wickes do them for just under £6 with halogen bulbs.

 

[Heidi1]

They are brilliant, I fetch two horses at a time in with mine on, dad bought me mine, but Decathalon did some at around £5............... Yes I do look a numpty, but I don't care...........

 

[johnsongreyhorse]

I use a LED one I got from argos a few years ago

 

[Foxford]

I would recommend Petzl, worth paying that bit extra for.

 

[SecretSquirrell379]

Just found the Petzl one on Millets website for £30, I'm going to try and pop into Millets tomorrow and pick one up. Thanks for all of the recommendations