Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood

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Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood

A light hood for warm-weather show prep

A light 6.5-ounce, 4-way stretch spandex hood that lays the mane flat, keeps braids and bands neat and keeps the face and neck clean in warm weather. No center seam on the face, large eye openings, a fleece-lined noseband, a full front zipper and an adjustable elastic girth. Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise, sizes Medium to X-Large.
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Light enough for hot show mornings
At 6.5 ounces the 4-way stretch spandex is light and close-fitting, so it lays the mane flat and keeps braids and bands neat without adding warmth on a hot day.
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Clean face and neck
The close fit keeps dust and dirt off the face and neck between grooming and the ring, so show-morning prep is a wipe, not a wash.
A light hood for warm-weather show prep feature callout diagram
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Comfortable on the face
No center seam down the face, large eye openings so nothing sits against the eye, and a fleece-lined noseband for softness at the muzzle.
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Zips on, girth holds it
A full front zipper makes it easy to put on and take off, and an adjustable elastic girth with hook and loop keeps the hood in place.

Finding the Right Fit

Measure once, order once. Most horses nail their size on the first try.
Step 1: Gather your supplies
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Gather Your SuppliesYou'll need a soft measuring tape. A second pair of hands helps keep it level.
Step 2: Measure chest to tail
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Measure Chest to TailRun the tape from the center of the chest to the center of the tail. Keep it level.
Step 3: Note the measurement
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Note the MeasurementRead the tape at the tail and record the number in inches.
Step 4: Round up if between sizes
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Round Up If Between SizesAlways size up when you land between measurements.
Size Chart — Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood
SizeChest to Tail (Inches)
MediumBlanket size 68–74
LargeBlanket size 76–80
X-LargeBlanket size 80–86
Sizing Sized by your horse's blanket size: measure chest to tail along the side of the body across the widest part of the shoulder and hindquarters, then pick the slicker size whose range holds that number. The 4-way stretch lycra fits close; if you land between sizes, size up. Unsure which size is right for your horse? Use our Blanket Fit Finder.

Questions about fit? Call or chat — we have horse people on staff.

What Horse Owners Are Saying

★★★★★
I love the Dura-Tech Full Zip Slicker Hood. They are easy to clean, easy to put on and remove. And they come in several colors and sizes.
Michelle — Dura-Tech® owner ✓ Verified
★★★★★
The fabric is really nice keeping the mane flat and shiny. The zipper makes it easy to put on and off. I use these for all my show horses as they r well made and easy to wash!
Ilka F. — Dura-Tech® owner ✓ Verified
★★★★★
We at Stony Acres Equine Have bought many of your Dura Teck Full Zip slicker hoods , easy to put on and gives horses a nice slick and shiny hair coat , Thanks to SCHNEIDERS !!
David M. — Dura-Tech® owner ✓ Verified

What's inside the Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood

Fabric & Comfort

Fabric
Fabric
6.5-ounce, 4-way stretch spandex: light for warm weather, close-fitting to lay the mane flat
Noseband
Noseband
Fleece lined: soft at the muzzle
Seams
Seams
No center seam on the face: nothing to rub the face
Eyes
Eyes
Large eye openings: nothing sits against the eye
Colors
Colors
Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise

Fit & Closures

Zipper
Zipper
Full front vinyl zipper: easy on and off without pulling over the ears
Girth
Girth
Adjustable elastic girth with hook and loop: holds the hood down without a buckle
Sizes
Sizes
Medium to X-Large, by blanket size: pick the range that holds your horse's chest-to-tail measurement
Use
Use
Warm-weather show prep; braids and bands; lays the mane flat

Show-ready in warm weather

For warm-weather show prep the Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood is the light option: 6.5-ounce, 4-way stretch spandex with a close fit that lays the mane flat, keeps braids and bands neat, and keeps the face and neck clean between grooming and the ring. No center seam on the face, large eye openings and a fleece-lined noseband keep it comfortable; a full front zipper makes it easy on and off, and an adjustable elastic girth with hook and loop holds it in place. Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise, Medium to X-Large by blanket size.

  • 6.5 oz 4-way stretch spandex; lightweight; warm-weather show prep
  • Lays the mane flat; keeps braids and bands neat; keeps the face and neck clean
  • No center seam on the face; large eye openings; fleece-lined noseband
  • Full front vinyl zipper; adjustable elastic girth with hook and loop
  • Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise; Medium to X-Large (see the chart)

Overview

Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood

For warm-weather show prep the Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood is the light option: 6.5-ounce, 4-way stretch spandex with a close fit that lays the mane flat, keeps braids and bands neat, and keeps the face and neck clean between grooming and the ring. No center seam on the face, large eye openings and a fleece-lined noseband keep it comfortable; a full front zipper makes it easy on and off, and an adjustable elastic girth with hook and loop holds it in place. Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise, Medium to X-Large by blanket size.

  • 6.5 oz 4-way stretch spandex; lightweight; warm-weather show prep
  • Lays the mane flat; keeps braids and bands neat; keeps the face and neck clean
  • No center seam on the face; large eye openings; fleece-lined noseband
  • Full front vinyl zipper; adjustable elastic girth with hook and loop
  • Black, Brown, Pink, Turquoise; Medium to X-Large (see the chart)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Overall rating: 4.776119 / 5 from 67 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Dura-Tech® Full Zip Slicker Hood is a highly recommended lightweight summer hood for horses, praised for its soft material, high-quality construction, and durable zipper. Customers appreciate its vibrant color, large eye holes, and fleece-lined noseband, which help keep the horse's mane neat and face clean. The hood is also noted for its excellent fit and overall quality.

Summary topics

  • Overall Quality (17%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the quality of the product, describing it as great, good, very good, and the best.
  • Softness of Material (7%): Customers raved about the material, describing it as super soft, easy to clean, and durable.
  • Recommendation of Hood (11%): It was highlighted by customers that the hood is highly recommended and considered the best on the market.
  • Size of Eye Holes (6%): It was reported by customers that they love the large eye holes and the fleece lined nose band.
  • Fit of Product (18%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the product has a nice fit and is very durable.

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Review highlights

  • "Good fit, durable zipper and washes great." — Tara A.
  • "I love the color and material!" — Addi
  • "Love this fit and zipper!" — Jacy

Reviews

Dura tech full zip slicker

"I bought this slicker for my gigantic warmblood gelding. The full zipper opening makes it so much easier to get it on him vs trying to pull in on with his head going through an opening. This is my 2nd full zip slicker. The first on fit great, quality material, but the zipper failed. Fingers crossed it won’t happen to this one!"

— SUSAN S. (5/5)

Great quality at a better price!

"We purchased the Dura-Tech full zip slicker hood for our daughter’s horse and it’s perfect! The zipper is SOLID and the sizing was spot on. It has been an integral part of our show preparation and we are grateful for the reasonable pricing. Would recommend highly!"

— MARLO S. (5/5)

Pretty good product

"This is an okay slicker. I use it at shows to keep the braids in overnight. My only complaints are: 1. It is a little warm - wish the fabric was a bit lighter so it my horse could stay cooler. 2. The zipper can be a bit tough to work and I'm not sure how long it will stay working."

— Sue B. (4/5)

"Hi quality and heavy duty zipper. Cheaper brands the zippers ate substandard and break after being used once. This is the only hood you should buy!"

— Sandra (5/5)

Slinky

"Excellent quality and Schneider folks are always fabulous to work with. Online ordering is so easy."

— BETH T. (5/5)

Best Slicker Hood Ever!!!

"I love the Dura-Tech Slicker Hood I bought for my horse Kat! It’s easy to put on and I love the Full Zipper!"

— Catherine B. (5/5)

Zipper failure

"Bought 4 dura tech hoods, with custom name embroidery, 3 zippers tore in two within first week in a turnout setting with pipe fencing"

— Greg F. (2/5)

Blankets

"Best place around to order and arrive early"

— Daniel M. (5/5)

This is my second one.

"This is my second one. Have never been able to figure out the ones with no zipper lol. These work really well!"

— Sheila P. (5/5)

Slicker

"Great product! Love the color and the elastic is tough so it stays on good:)"

— CHRISTINA S. (5/5)

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