{"product_id":"waldhausen-basic-fly-veil-ear-bonnet-for-horses","title":"Waldhausen Basic Fly Veil Ear Bonnet for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWaldhausen Basic Fly Veil — Everyday Ear Bonnet for Horses\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Waldhausen Basic Fly Veil is a lightweight ear bonnet that sits under the bridle headpiece to help keep flies away from your horse's ears while riding. It is made from a soft, elastic polyester fabric with a crocheted brow and particularly permeable mesh ears, making it best for everyday schooling, hacking, lunging and in-hand work through the fly season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt suits riders who want a neat, traditional-looking bonnet that breathes well and does not interfere with the bridle. The crocheted brow part is finished with a decorative cord in a toning colour for a tidy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft and elastic polyester fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimum wearer comfort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrocheted brow part\u003c\/strong\u003e finished with a decorative cord in a toning colour\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly permeable mesh ears\u003c\/strong\u003e that allow air through\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLightweight, low-bulk fit under the bridle headpiece\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVersatile for schooling, hacking, lunging and in-hand work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrom German equestrian brand Waldhausen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaldhausen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFly veil \/ ear bonnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, elastic polyester fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrow finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrocheted with decorative cord in a toning colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEars\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticularly permeable mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand wash cool, dry naturally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnbuckle or slide the bridle headpiece clear and hold the fly veil with the crocheted brow facing forward.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlip each mesh ear over the horse's ears, one at a time, checking the ears sit upright and are not folded.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraw the brow down so it sits flat across the forehead, just above the eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefit the bridle so the headpiece and browband lie over the veil and hold it in place.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck for pinching behind the ears and at the poll before mounting, and adjust the bridle if the veil pulls it forward.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more fly protection in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fly-rugs-fly-masks\"\u003efly rugs and fly masks collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size fly veil does my horse need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the length of your horse's browband and the height of the ears, or compare against an existing bonnet. Pony, cob and full sizes differ, and horses with larger or wider-set ears usually suit the next size up. A veil that is too small will pull the bridle forward or fold the ears over.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my horse hear through the mesh ears?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The ears are made from a particularly permeable mesh, so air and sound pass through while flies are kept off the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this fly veil for hacking and lunging as well as schooling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is lightweight enough for everyday use, so it can be worn for schooling, hacking, lunging and in-hand work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I wash a Waldhausen Basic Fly Veil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShake out loose hair and dust, then hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent and dry naturally away from direct heat. 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