UltraFlex®

Choosing the Right UltraFlex® Slicker for Your Horse

UltraFlex® slickers are made from a super-stretchy Lycra fabric that keeps your horse's coat, mane, and braids clean and tidy while helping prevent blanket rubs — whether the night before a show, during a nap on show day, or any time shavings and rubbing are a concern.

A full body slicker adds a stretchy, comfortable layer under your horse's blanket that smooths and polishes the coat and helps prevent rubs. Choose a full zip style for quick, easy on-and-off, a faceless option if your horse doesn't need facial coverage, or a fleece-lined slicker for extra softness and warmth.

A slicker hood covers just the head and neck, with closure styles including full zip, 3/4 zip, and pull-on. Many feature extra-large eye holes and fleece padding around the nose to help prevent rubs, plus a forelock saver cutout or a faceless option that ends just behind the ears.

A shoulder guard offers a simpler, targeted option for horses that only need protection at the shoulders, especially useful for horses that are body clipped.

Looking for added therapeutic benefits? Our copper therapy slickers use copper to help increase circulation and support recovery from muscle stiffness or soreness, and our Dura-Tech® Magnetic Slicker Hood uses magnets to increase blood flow and relax tense muscles.

Our UltraFlex® fabric isn't just for slickers — you'll also find it in our fly masks, quilted leg wraps, and tail bags.

Frequently Asked Questions About UltraFlex® Slickers

What's the difference between a full body slicker, a slicker hood, and a shoulder guard?
A full body slicker covers your horse from head to tail in one piece, a slicker hood covers just the head and neck, and a shoulder guard targets rubs at the shoulder alone. Choose based on how much coverage your horse needs.

Can UltraFlex® slickers be worn in warm weather?
Yes. Many UltraFlex® slickers are available in a breathable, stretchy mesh fabric designed to be worn during the summer months without making your horse too hot.

Does UltraFlex® offer therapeutic options?
Yes. UltraFlex® offers copper therapy slickers to help support circulation and recovery, plus a magnetic slicker hood to help increase blood flow and relax tense muscles.

Does UltraFlex® make anything besides slickers?
Yes. UltraFlex® fabric is also used in fly masks, quilted leg wraps, and tail bags.