Fly Hoods

Fly hoods protect your horse’s ears from annoying insects, can help noise-sensitive horses, and are the perfect finishing touch to your matchy set! We stock a broad range of fly veils, ear bonnets and acoustic ears from plain and discreet to blingy and bright.

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LeMieux Classic Fly Hood in Glacier

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LeMieux Classic Fly Hood in Alpine

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LeMieux Classic Fly Hood in Cinder

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Petrol

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Ginger

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Ember

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LeMieux Mini Fly Hood in Alpine

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LeMieux Ultra Mesh Fly Hood in Dark Navy

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LeMieux Esme Fly Hood in Corn Blue

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Benetton Blue

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Chilli Red

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Horseware Signature Fly Hood in Hunter Green

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Horseware Signature Fly Hood in Burgundy

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Horseware Signature Fly Hood in Navy

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LeMieux Crystal Fly Hood in White

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LeMieux Classic Lycra Fly Hood in Apricot

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LeMieux Classic Lycra Fly Hood in Fern

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LeMieux Classic Lycra Fly Hood in Jay Blue

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Walnut

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Fern

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LeMieux Loire Fly Hood in Jay Blue

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PS Of Sweden Stardust Fly Hood in Merlot Sparkle

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LeMieux Crystal Fly Hood in Navy

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LeMieux Crystal Fly Hood in Burgundy

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Horse fly hoods, as the name suggests, protect your horse’s sensitive ears from annoying insects during their ridden work, which can help to reduce headshaking and snorting. In recent years, they are becoming more frequently used to help with concentration in competition horses or in those easily distracted at home. Fly hoods reduce the sound your horse experiences and so can be helpful in settling a reactive or nervous horse, reducing spooking and tension and improving focus.

Acoustic ears for horses have additional padding on the section that covers the ears which further reduces noise; especially beneficial to horses that are noise-sensitive, over-reactive or tense.

Available in a huge array of colours to complement your saddlepad or boots, or in conservative tones to match your tack and keep a tasteful aesthetic.

What size Horse fly hood should I get?

The same size as your bridle is most likely to be a good fit. If your horse has an especially broad brow or large ears, a size up may be best. If the fly veil is too small it is likely to come off more easily, whereas a fly veil that is too big may be shaken off easily and may irritate the horse by coming too close to the eyes.

Can I do dressage in a fly hood?

Yes, fly veils including acoustic ears for horses are legal according to British Dressage rules, for use in both indoor and outdoor arenas in the warm up and competition ring. Tie-down fly veils which tie onto the noseband are not permitted. Ear plugs cannot be used outside of prize givings, but sound reducing fly veils are a permitted alternative for use in both the competition ring and prize givings. Fly veils used in dressage should be discreet in colour.

Are fly veils British Showjumping legal?

Yes, fly hoods including acoustic ears are permitted for use in the ring and warm ups according to British Showjumping rules. Tie-down fly veils which attach to the noseband of the bridle are permitted, and British Showjumping are more tolerant of bright colours.

If your horse is very sensitive to flies, you will likely want to invest in fly protection and a fly rug – fly spray will help deter insects, while a fly mask will likely be appreciated during turnout. If you are thinking about a fly veil to improve concentration in a tense or spooky horse, it may be worth browsing our range of calming supplements to further help with relaxation and focus.