What Is a Horse Hood?
A horse hood is a protective covering worn over a horse's neck. It keeps the horse's neck warm, maintains clean, tidy manes, helps keep neck area clean and dry, and protect against flies in the summer.
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Choosing the Best Hood For Your Horse
Some performance features to consider include:
- Material — Polyester horse hoods provide breathable protection, and are lined to help prevent rubbing.
- Durability — Opt for hoods made from robust materials that can withstand extensive use.
- Adaptability — The horse hood should be easy to pair with your horse rug.
- Fit — Proper fit is key to preventing rubbing and restriction. Use our sizing guide to find your perfect fit.
Functional features like antibacterial and anti-static lining further enhance the hood's performance and your horse's comfort levels.
Horse Hoods for Sale
Extend your horse rug’s coverage with the Aloga Equestrian range of horse hoods, including stable and turnout horse hoods. We also offer a selection of horse turnout rugs and horse stable blankets for your horse’s ultimate comfort and protection. Contact us to buy horse hoods today!
FAQS
What are the hoods on horses?
Horse hoods are protective garments designed to provide additional warmth and coverage for your horse. They are worn over the horse's neck, often paired with a blanket or sheet.
Why would a horse wear a hood?
Horse hoods trap body heat, shielding your horse against cold, rain, and annoying insects. This extra insulation is crucial for clipped or older horses, or horses lacking sufficient natural winter coat growth.
What type of horse hoods does Aloga Equestrian offer?
Our collection includes indoor and outdoor hoods to offer added protection and warmth to your horse. Discover our lightweight and waterproof Pro Turnout Hood 0G, Pro Turnout Hood 150G, and Stable Hood 150G.