Ram Shields
Product Details
Protect yourself and animals. Rams can injure each other during breeding season. The Ram Shield is so effective in subduing belligerent rams that it surprises first time “users” (both the ram and the shepherd).
Ram shields are used to block the ram’s forward vision—which prevents rams from charging humans or other rams. Side vision is not affected so the rams can still eat, graze, breed and drink. We use shields only as needed and remove them when the fight “urge” is over.
Horned shields fit over the horns.
Polled shields rely on the ears and head shape to hold its position.
Horned - Fitting instructions and how to adjust the shield 
Common Uses
Specs
Small—Cheviot, Finn, IceLandic, Katadin, Navajo Churro, Romanov and Shetland.
Large—Border Leicester, Columbia, Corriedale, Dorper, Dorset, Hampshire, Lincoln Longwool, Montadale, Polypay, Rambouillet, Romney, Southdown, Suffolk, Targhee, Texel and Tunis.
| Dimensions | Back | Nose | Length | Eye Width | Horn Strap | Nose Strap | Ear Hole |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horned, small | 7" | 5" | 5" | 12" | 5" | n/a | |
| Horned, large | 9.25" | 7.5" | 8.5" | 11" | 9" | n/a | |
| Polled, small | 5.75" | 5" | 10.5" | 8" | n/a | n/a | 10" |
| Polled, large | 6.5" | 8" | 11" | 10.5" | n/a | n/a | 12.5" |
Note: Colors may vary.
How to Use
Horned Ram Shield:
- Lay ram shield against the ram's face.
- Thread top straps through loops on each side of shield.
- Fasten buckles around chin and around throat and pull straps very snug.
Polled Ram Shield:
- Thread top strap through loop on each side of shield, to form a space for the ram's ear to fit through.
- Place shield against the ram's face.
- Insert ears into spaces between straps.
- Fasten buckles around chin and around throat, and pull straps very snug.
Adjusting or modifying the shield: Getting a good fit is not always easy, because every ram's head is different. A shield can be adjusted and modified (see photos and instructions above) within limits. The depth that you cut will depend on how wide your particular ram's head is. (Remember: You want to block the forward vision, not the side vision. Start with small cuts, and then increase if the eyes are still blocked from the side.)
Our Premier Serrated Foot Trimmer and ARS Hoof Trimmer work well for cutting the leather. Remember: Start small with your cuts, and then increase if the eyes are still blocked from the side. You want to block the forward vision, not the side vision.
See instructions above for additional information.
Precautions
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Kim from Missouri
I purchased these a couple of years ago and pulled them out for the first time this morning when I woke to find my two Icelandic rams in a huge battle. Unfortunately they are MUCH too small for either of my rams even though I ordered the size recommended for Icelandics. There is no size or item number indicated on the items so I'm taking a gamble and hoping that they are small. I've reordered two large shields this morning but will have to keep my rams separated until I get the order. Please change the recommended size for horned Icelandics to LARGE since I've noted this comment now on other reviews. I'll see if the large size fits and update review if it does and if the product works. My recommendation of NO to buy is based on the size chart for Icelandics, not the product quality.
Debra J from Wisconsin
I bought the large size polled ram shield for my 3 year old Suffolk ram. He was getting really bad and this was his last chance after butting me twice for no reason. It worked great. I put it on fairly snug after reading the reviews. He backed up after I let him go and came at me. But became scared when he realized he couldn't see me. It's made very well. He has rubbed it on everything trying to get it off. It's been almost 30 days and I'm very happy with it. He's been a lot easier to work with it on. It didn't rub or leave and marks on his face when I checked a few days ago. I will be buying another one for my other ram.
Samuel S from Ohio
The small shield is too small for our Katahdin ram. He can see forward and can still but after his head is down by simply peaking.
Melissa B from Washington
This is our second shield; currently being used on a slightly larger ram. Other than running quite small (at least for our Scottish Blackface with a large horn base), the shield has saved our fences! Works great, ram has no trouble eating or drinking.
Amy E from Michigan
I liked the idea of this harness, and the design was good - but I ordered two size smalls for my 3yr old Icelandic rams and they weren't even close to being able to fit around the base of their horns - way too small. We ended up cutting most of the harness off and re-configuring it for it to be usable (I needed it that day, couldn't wait to exchange it). Once we got them on they were great! No drama, no butting - GREAT! These rams have not been kind to each other in the past, so I know how this would have gone without the shields. I would recommend this to someone IF they fit their ram. I don't recommend going the route we did.
