Keeping ears warm

[Flowerofthefen]

I rode out early Sunday morning and my ears got freezing cold. They actually hurt for a few hours after I had finished. What do you all do to help? I've seen the pad type ear warmers that attach to your hat and there is also a snood type thing that goes under your hat and comes down to cover your neck as well. Any recommendations please?

 

[JBM]

Something like

Elementary Headband

Elementary Headband

www.ariat.com

 

[MuddyMonster]

I used to use the ear warmers that attach to your riding hat but now I have an adjustable hat, I just use a thin merino wool headband

 

[cobgoblin]

If you have long hair, put it in bunches with the elastic band below your ear lobe.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

If you have long hair, put it in bunches with the elastic band below your ear lobe.

Bloomin good idea!!

 

[cobgoblin]

Bloomin good idea!!

 

[dorsetladette]

Something like

Elementary Headband

Elementary Headband

www.ariat.com

I use these too

 

[Widgeon]

Last year I made myself a thin fleece tube / snood that I pull up to the top of my head and then put the riding hat on on top of it.....imagine a sort of fleece hijab and that's the idea! Works very well. You just need to make sure you make it wide enough, because (obviously) your whole face needs to fit out of the top end

 

[Midlifecrisis]

I have a cotton snood type thing..thin enough to go under my hat and over my ears if ever I really want to ride in freely ear weather…

 

[ester]

I have fluffy ear warmers that go in the hat harness are particularly needed when there’s a fen wind. They were all of about £4 on eBay.
I used tubes on the bike but find them a bit annoying riding.

 

[Identityincrisis]

I have fluffy ear warmers that go in the hat harness are particularly needed when there’s a fen wind. They were all of about £4 on eBay.
I used tubes on the bike but find them a bit annoying riding.

I have a pair similar to this and I was surprised how effective they were

 

[Ratface]

I don't ride The Arrogant Arabian any more, due to M E ruining my balance and him having a warped sense of humour and a capacity to do huge spooks over shadows, blades of grass. And yes, his general health, eyesight and brain are all fine as he is checked and handled daily by his breeder and/or the Head Groom.
I have a selection of snoods and find them excellent for keeping ears and neck warm underneath a riding hat or watch cap.

 

[Barton Bounty]

One of those snood things we were all wearing during covid works a treat pulled over your ears

 

[Squeak]

I also have one of the fleece ear things that attach to the hat harness. They're brilliant.

 

[Britestar]

Have something like this.
Fits nicely under hat and very cosy.

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[Peglo]

Check out some running brands ear warmers. They’re often a pretty neat fit. I’ve got a nice thin one that would fit under my riding hat.

This one looks pretty good and Rab stuff is usually pretty good quality

Rab Transition Windstopper Headband Orion Blue

<span>The Transition Windstopper Headband is perfect for fast packing, trail running and generally any mountain activity where you need something lightweight, warm and comfortable that you can layer under hoods or helmets.</span>

www.trekitt.co.uk

 

[Widgeon]

Have something like this.
Fits nicely under hat and very cosy.

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Ooh yes that's like The Proper Version of what I made myself. I like it.

 

[Steerpike]

https://www.gibsonsaddlers.com/product/ear-muffs-4001em/
I use these, more expensive than most but have lasted me several winters now.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Something like

Elementary Headband

Elementary Headband

www.ariat.com

I've got this but it only fits under one of my hats, I have an equitech snood scarf type thing which is brilliant as it's a thin very stretchy but warm material, it was actually a secret santa gift last year from Ali27 on here

 

[Dazzer]

Le Mieux do a very thin head band/ear warmer that doesn't alter hat fit

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Thanks everyone!! Some great suggestions!

 

[HollyWoozle]

Thin faceless balaclava type thing, fits easily under hat and traps heat in without being bulky. Then a chunky snood as well.

Like this sort of thing: https://www.stroudfarm.co.uk/access...MIptHg-tP9gQMV1YZoCR1IfAfhEAQYASABEgJu6PD_BwE

 

[Britestar]

Ooh yes that's like The Proper Version of what I made myself. I like it.

We call it the pilgrim hat

 

[QueenT]

I rode out early Sunday morning and my ears got freezing cold. They actually hurt for a few hours after I had finished. What do you all do to help? I've seen the pad type ear warmers that attach to your hat and there is also a snood type thing that goes under your hat and comes down to cover your neck as well. Any recommendations please?

I use a merino wool ‘buff’ - half over head so it covers both ears and neck

 

[scats]

I bought a fleece hat cover thing that you put over your hat and it Velcro’s under your chin. Everyone laughs at me but I’m very warm in winter!

 

[soloequestrian]

I use a buff under my hat all year round because I can wash it and also I have the worlds most sensitive ears. In the winter I add a fleece band that I made to velcro around the harness of my hat. I like the look of the press stud ear warmers earlier in this post too though!

 

[Sossigpoker]

You can also wear a balaclava over your hat. Yes , looks weird , but warm as heck !

 

[GoldenWillow]

I have fluffy ear warmers that go in the hat harness are particularly needed when there’s a fen wind. They were all of about £4 on eBay.
I used tubes on the bike but find them a bit annoying riding.

I use these, I've currently got leather backed sheepskin lined ones that are the best I've used. They are not so close fitting that they affect hearing so I can safely hear traffic. We're on the coast and there is always a breeze, wind, gale and no shelter.

 

[spotty_pony2]

I have some of the ear warmers that attach to your hat. They make a massive difference!

 

[expanding_horizon]

I ride early mornings on exposed downs. I have under and over hat styles but include chin coverage which I’m not keep on. I don’t love either. And impact my hearing.

Thanks to this thread I’ve ordered one of these

Woolpower Ullfrotte 400 under-helmet cap (Black)

Product Description The terry-knit Woolpower Ullfrotté Original 400 and 600 Mid Layers are used to increase insulation between the base layer and the wind and water resistant outer layer. Woolpower Mid Layer garments are usually used at lower temperatures in lower activity levels. Every garment...

www.cuttingedgestore.co.uk

And one of these

Rab Transition Windstopper Headband Firecracker

<span>The Transition Windstopper Headband is perfect for fast packing, trail running and generally any mountain activity where you need something lightweight, warm and comfortable that you can layer under hoods or helmets.</span>

www.trekitt.co.uk

Fingers crossed