Updated on October 7th, 2026
Fall is the season of in-between: a cold rain in the morning, sun by lunch, a frost overnight. Your horse needs a little of everything, and it is easier to have it on the shelf before the weather turns than to go looking for it after.
Here are the 21 products we reach for every fall, in the order you will need them. Each one comes with a few more from the same category, so you can compare.
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Dress for the forecast
Sheets, blankets and layers for days that change by the hour.

StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Surcingle Turnout Sheet
Fall can bring a cold rain and a warm afternoon on the same day. A waterproof turnout sheet with no fill keeps your horse dry in the rain without overheating him when it warms up. This one has a tough 1200D ripstop shell and a contour collar that sits snug at the neck to keep the weather out.
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StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Surcingle Turnouts
When the nights start dipping toward freezing, it's time for a turnout with fill. Keep a sheet and a blanket on hand and you can match the forecast instead of guessing.
Learn more: What blanket weight for what temperature?
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StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II 220g Medium Weight Turnout Blanket Neck Cover
Wind and rain find their way in at the neck. A 220g medium-weight neck cover adds warmth and keeps the mane dry on raw, windy days.
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ARMORFlex® Challenger II V-Free® Wither Relief and Cutback Turnout Blanket Neck CoverView ›
Schneiders® Viking Classic Euro 220g Medium Weight Turnout Blanket Neck CoverView ›
StormShield® Contour Collar Extreme II 220g Medium Weight Turnout Blanket Neck CoverView ›
Schneiders® Dura-Nylon® Medium Weight 280g Stable Blanket Neck CoverView ›

Adjusta-Fit® Dura-Nylon® V-Free Closed Front Leg Strap Stable Sheet
A stable sheet has two jobs: keep the coat clean and not make your horse sweat. This breathable 420-denier Dura-Nylon® sheet works on its own or as a layer under a blanket.
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Schneiders® Dura-Nylon® Adjusta-Fit® Cutback Closed Front Leg Strap 280g Medium Weight Stable Blanket
Medium weight is the blanket for the thirties and forties, when a sheet isn't enough and a heavyweight is too much. 280g of fill under a breathable Dura-Nylon® shell, with a smooth lining that leaves the coat shiny.
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Schneiders® Dura-Nylon® Adjusta-Fit® V-Free® Closed Front Bellyband Medium Weight 280g Stable BlanketView ›
Schneiders® Dura-Nylon® Adjusta-Fit® Cutback Leg Strap Heavy Weight 440g Stable BlanketView ›
Schneiders® Dura-Nylon® Adjusta-Fit® V-Free® Closed Front Leg Strap Medium Weight Stable BlanketView ›
Schneiders® Dura-Nylon® Adjusta-Fit® Cutback Bellyband Heavy Weight 440g Stable BlanketView ›

Schneiders® Adjusta-Fit® VTEK® Lightweight 180g Nylon Blanket Liner
A liner adds warmth on colder nights without another set of straps under the belly. Slip it under the turnout he already wears and take it out again when the afternoon warms up.
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Schneiders® Adjusta-Fit® V-Free® Shoulder Relief Lightweight 180g Nylon Blanket LinerView ›
Schneiders® Adjusta-Fit® Cutback Shoulder Relief Lightweight 180g Nylon Blanket LinerView ›
Schneiders® Adjusta-Fit® V-Free® Medium Weight 280g Nylon Blanket LinerView ›
Dura-Nylon® V-Free Wither Relief® Closed Front Sheet LinerView ›

UltraFlex® Pull-On Shoulder Guard Slicker
Blanket season is rub season. This stretchy guard covers the shoulder, chest and withers to help prevent rubs and hair loss under a blanket.
Shop this pickDry, clean and comfortable
Coolers, light layers and the wash that keeps blankets working.

Dura-Tech® Polar Fleece Duo-Fit™ Cooler
After a cool-weather ride or bath, a sweaty horse shouldn't stand around wet. This 300g polar fleece cooler stays light even when it's damp, and the neck opens on its own so you can groom without uncovering his body.
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Dura-Tech® Irish Knit Anti-Sweat Stable Sheet
For the in-between days. Quick-drying Irish knit cotton works as an underlayer, a trailering sheet or a light layer in the stall.
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Schneiders® Horse Blanket Wash
Wash the blankets that are coming out of storage before they go back on. Household detergent can strip the waterproofing. This blanket wash cleans off mud, sweat and manure and leaves the waterproof coating alone.
Learn more: Is my turnout blanket still waterproof?
Shop this pickFeed for the cold months
When the grass fades, hay, salt and supplements pick up the slack.

Schneiders® Dura-Tech® 2" Slow Feed Nylon Hay Net
As the pasture thins out, hay does more of the work. Two-inch slow-feed holes keep your horse eating steadily like he would on grass, and less hay ends up in the bedding.
Learn more: How much hay per horse per day?
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Himalayan Horse Rock Salt Lick
Free-choice salt helps keep your horse drinking as the weather cools. Hang this Himalayan lick in the stall, where it doubles as a boredom breaker.
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Equine Omega Complete
Fresh grass is a big source of omega-3s and vitamin E, and the pasture goes dormant in fall. Equine Omega Complete has all three omega-3 chains plus 1,200 IU of natural vitamin E in every daily dose.
Learn more: How do I put weight on my horse before winter?
Shop this pickCoat and clipping
Keep up with the winter coat, or take it off.

Andis AGC2 UltraEdge Super 2-Speed Clipper
If your horse keeps working through the cold months, a clip helps him dry faster after a ride. This quiet two-speed clipper is built for sensitive horses.
Learn more: When should I body clip my horse?
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Oster® CryogenX™ A5 Blades
Sharp blades make a smoother clip and an easier day for your horse. These are cryogenically treated high-carbon steel, made to glide without tugging.
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Schneiders® Magic Grooming Brush
A longer coat holds more dirt. Stiff, flexible bristles loosen dirt and shedding hair and give your horse a massage while you work.
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Ultra Tail Revive & Restore Spray 32oz.
Fewer baths in cool weather can leave tails dry and prone to breakage. This moisturizing spray soothes dry skin and helps bring back a dull tail before winter.
Shop this pickHooves, skin and mud
Wet ground is hard on feet and legs. Get ahead of it.

Mustad Thrush Buster 2oz.
Wet fall ground is when thrush gets started. One application lasts up to eight days, even in wet, muddy footing.
Learn more: What is thrush in horses?
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Coat Defense® Daily Preventive Powder
Rain rot and scratches show up with the mud. This daily powder is made for rain rot, itch and odor and helps keep problem spots dry.
Learn more: How to prevent scratches and mud fever
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Dura-Tech® Protective Rubber Horse Boot
For a horse between trims or one who pulled a shoe in the mud. A rubber traction bottom and an adjustable strap keep it secure.
Shop this pickBath day
Yes, you can still bathe in the fall.

Insta-Hot® Original Portable Washing System with Cart
Cold hose water makes a fall bath miserable for everyone. Insta-Hot instantly increases water temperature up to 40°F warmer, so you can bathe comfortably all season.
Learn more: How to bathe your horse in the winter
Shop this pickGet your horse ready for fall
Coolers, liners, slickers, hoof care, clippers and more, all in one place.
Shop Winter Horse Must-HavesNot sure which blanket weight or fit? Try our Blanket Fit Finder or the Fall Layering Guide.






































































