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Customer Reviews for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava

Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava

The Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava is for the bravest of winter riders. Imported.
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
3
 out of 
5
(10 Reviews) 9
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Rating breakdown 10 reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
5 of 10(50%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Review 1 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

warm headgear

January 11, 2013
Bycjtrainer
fromchicago, il
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Rated
Fit
Runs small
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
"very warm. it does seem to run small, I bought one for my daughter and had to return it since it was way too tight.
I wish the opening was a touch larger. Makes me feel a touch clausterphobic (spelling?).
"
Review 2 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Great Quality, poor fit

November 21, 2011
ByWayToomanyhorses
fromNashville, TN
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
"Love anything mountain horse but this fit was too awkward and I had to return. The nose piece is off which seems to be a complaint that is common. Still orderred but should've listened. If they redesign, I'll be sure to order multiples as I work outside in the barn all day, every day!"
Review 3 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Wish I'd Read the Reviews Before Buying

March 30, 2011
ByBridgie
fromBroken Bow, NE
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
"I found the product to be exactly as reviewed. It looked and sounded like a great idea at a reasonable price, but it didn't fit well and didn't meet my expectations. The opening for the eyes doesn't fit right if the nose portion is positioned appropriately. It's definitely impossible to wear with glasses. Also, it leaves the back of the neck completely bare!"
Review 4 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Winter Purchase

January 12, 2011
ByShronie
fromSt. Louis, Missouri
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Excellent for hacking outdoors in the coldest of weather! Keeps your face from chapping - breathing unhindered by mesh!"
 
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Review 5 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Skip it, great idea misses the mark

December 28, 2010
ByMissMightyMouse
fromMA
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"This sounded good, and the idea is terrific but it falls short and is not usable. If worn as designed with your nose in the slot the seam rubs your eyeballs. If you scoot it down below your nose it is uncomfortable, not to mention that this defeats much of the purpose. I also found it would be too short in the back, leaving drafts down my neck if the face portion had been useful. Really a nice concept, and had it fit/worked it would be a sound investment. But it falls quite short of being able to be used. Save your effort as you'll end up returning it."
Review 6 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Not Impressed.

February 11, 2010
ByCricket22
fromFredericksburg, VA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
"I would not recommend this product. This is the second (and will be the last) Mountain Horse product I've purchased and been unsatisfied with. The balaclava is too small and the material is uncomfortable and doesn't stay in place when I try to wear it around. You're better off buying one at a store where you can try it on. There's no way to tighten the area around the eyes and nose so you're constantly struggling to keep it in place. I would return this one except I had already taken the tags off."
Review 7 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Keeps Me Warm

January 12, 2010
ByHaffiegolucky
fromSt. Louis, MO
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"This winter our temps have been frigid and windy. My usual arsenal of winter horse clothes were simply not cutting it. I bought this to keep my face warm and make breathing easier. And it keeps me warm!!! Thin under the helmet. Covers the face. Easy to breathe, but also warms the air so breathing is not painful. had read one review that found it too short on the neck. I ordered it anyway thinking I could always sew a neck warmer on it. HOWEVER...it is PLENTY long enough on the neck (and I have a long neck) and offers good protection. How did I live so long without it?!"
Review 8 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

warm

January 4, 2010
Bymorganhorse56
fromOvid N.Y.
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Local/Open
Number of Dogs:2
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"it works great as a base layer under the riding helmet or under a ski cap"
Review 9 for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

doesn't tuck in

December 18, 2009
Bycarovet
fromsouth carolina
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Number of Dogs:1
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"The idea is super, but from the picture i expected this to be long enough it would cover my neck and tuck into a shirt.
It does go below my chin, but unless i was wearing a turtle neck and had it totally unfolded my neck is going to be exposed.
The face part seemed comfortable and would probably be effective.
I am returning it.
"
Ratings-Only Reviews for Mountain Horse Opus Balaclava
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5