Soundproof ears. Yay or nay?

[Pink Gorilla]

Does anyone think they work any better than a standard ear bonnet/fly veil. I need to get a black ear bonnet and I have a spooky horse. But the sound proof ones tend to be pricier and probably hotter too in the summer. Are they worth the extra cost, or is it just a gimmick?

 

[Pinkvboots]

I think they did help my spooky horses that struggle with noise and distraction but unfortunately whenever my horse shook his head the bridle kept falling off so I don't use them now.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

I always ride in one. I ride in a racing hood daily, it can't come off. For shows I use sound proof ears and use tiny cable ties to attach it to the bridle. They really help my horse.

 

[nutjob]

They made a massive difference to my spooky horse. He's worse indoors with strange noises from outside when he can't see what's causing them.

 

[SafeInSage]

I always ride in one. I ride in a racing hood daily, it can't come off. For shows I use sound proof ears and use tiny cable ties to attach it to the bridle. They really help my horse.

Sorry for replying to an old thread, just wondered whether you prefer a racing hood or soundproof ears?

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Sorry for replying to an old thread, just wondered whether you prefer a racing hood or soundproof ears?

For me there's no massive difference really. Obviously the soundproof ears look nicer. I find in winter, when it's wet and windy he likes the hood as it protects his more.