Strong, lightweight, cool and comfortable. Keeps horse’s coat shiny, smooth and dust-free. Protects against direct sunlight and small insects. Launders easily. Trains mane and keeps bands/braids in place, clean and shavings free. High-quality full-separating zipper for easy on/off. Large stretch lined eye and ear holes for comfort. This hood is made without a center seam allowing for a more sculpted fit, keeping the hood out of the horses eyes. Perforated mesh Lycra keeps the horse cool. Wide elastic belly wrap with a heavy duty buckle. Zipper from chin down chest for easy on/off. Keeps horse clean and protects bands or braids in mane for show time.