Here is a little post to warn you all of the risks with the full hoods to protect the hair coat and the mane pre-show.
I have seen many disasters with show hoods. Yes they are used commonly without a problem... BUT... they do go wrong. So please be mindful if you are using them.
This poor pony’s hood slipped and sat on the cornea to rub it raw overnight, causing a large ulcer. The pony also then became caught up in the fence, luckily with no skin trauma.
Attached is a photo of a lavage system which was surgically placed in the eye to allow administration of antibiotics safely from the level of the wither. We do this when ponies refuse to allow topical medications to the eye. This poor pony needed 8 weeks of treatment to allow this eye to heal.