There are all kinds of headgear that National Hunt horses can wear, and all have their specific benefits.

B = Blinkers. Used to keep the horse looking forwards and concentrating on the job in hand:

V = Visor. Visors are similar to blinkers, only they have a slit at the back that lets more light in:

E = Eye Shields. Eye shields are, again, similar to blinkers, only they use mesh instead of a solid material:

H = Hood. Hoods cover the horses ears and are designed for horses that are affected by noise:

P = Cheek Pieces. Cheek Pieces restrict the horses rear vision and encourage concentration:

T = Tongue Strap. A tongue Strap stops the horses tongue from lifting and restricting the airflow during a race: