Keep Your Horse Warm and Dry — Neck to Tail
The StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II neck cover closes the space above your blanket — 220g of medium-weight fill for 30°F to 50°F, a Teflon-coated 1200D ripstop shell, and four carabiner clips plus a halter tab so it connects to the Classic II blanket your horse already wears.
One Gap Can Undo Your Whole Turnout Setup
You see it on the first genuinely nasty morning. The chest, barrel, and hindquarters are covered and dry. Above the blanket line, the crest and mane took the whole night of wind and wet. Nothing failed — the blanket did exactly what a blanket does. It just stops where it stops.
So you start compensating. You check the forecast twice, make an extra trip out before the temperature drops, or ask someone to look in before dark. If the neck comes in wet, that's drying time, a coat check, and a fresh decision about turnout before you can get on with the day.
Closing that space takes more than an extra piece of fabric thrown over the top. It takes a cover with the right fill for the conditions, a shell built for weather, closures that stay put when your horse drops his head to graze, and attachment points made for the blanket already on his back.
The Wrong Neck Cover Makes It Worse
A loosely matched cover can leave you managing competing problems. Too little overlap may reopen the area you meant to cover, while awkward placement can create unnecessary bulk around the withers and shoulders. Closures that are difficult to align take extra time at the paddock gate. Attachment points that do not correspond with the blanket cannot provide the intended connection. If a manufacturer does not publish the fill, outer fabric, lining, or compatibility, you are left guessing about details that directly affect how the pieces work together.
Then weather adds pressure. Rain does not arrive only when your horse is standing square in a sheltered corner. Your horse grazes with the neck extended, turns into the wind, brushes against fencing, and moves through mud with every layer in motion. If the cover shifts or the blanket and neck piece separate, you are back at the barn adjusting straps and checking the coat. A setup that needs repeated correction can turn routine turnout into another chore you cannot confidently leave alone.
That is the trap: buying a neck cover because it looks close enough, then discovering that similar color, weight, or branding does not guarantee a matched connection. Without clearly stated construction and compatibility, you may spend the next storm watching, readjusting, and wondering whether the uncovered gap has returned.
- ✗Cold wind bypasses the blanket through an open neck gap
- ✗Poorly fitted covers shift overnight and pool water against your horse's skin
- ✗A chilled horse is harder to warm up than one that stayed comfortable all night
- ✗Low-quality neck covers fail exactly when conditions are worst
A Neck Cover Built as Part of the System
The outer is a tough 1200D ripstop polyester, chosen for turnout with a moderately playful horse, with a Teflon coating that adds longevity to the waterproofing, enhances durability, and resists stains. Inside, a breathable nylon lining sits between your horse's coat and 220g of medium-weight fill, specified for weather from 30°F to 50°F. The waterproofing and breathability are both improved over the previous version.
The connection is where a neck cover earns its keep. Hook-and-loop closures run down the neck for a secure fit. Four carabiner clips attach it to the matching blanket, and a halter tab gives you another connection point. Reflective binding makes your horse easier to see on a low-light barn check — useful when turnout starts before sunrise or chores run past dark.
For your horse, that's insulated coverage above the blanket line instead of an open crest. For you, it's a stated fill weight, a named outer fabric, real hardware, and a 1-Year Warranty behind it — from a family-owned company trusted since 1948.
Teflon-Coated 1200D Shell
Rated Level 4 — Cantering Shower. The 1200D Ripstop Polyester outer plus 3M Teflon coating sheds rain and sleet cleanly so your horse stays dry through the night.
Breathable Nylon Lining
A breathable nylon lining sits against your horse's coat, so warmth stays in without dampness building up underneath.
220g Medium-Weight Fill
Dialed in for 30°F to 50°F turnout — enough insulation for a cold night without cooking your horse on a mild afternoon.
1-Year Warranty
Every StormShield® Classic II product is backed by a 1-Year Warranty and our Perfect Fit Guarantee so you can order with confidence.
Is the StormShield® Classic II Neck Cover right for your horse?
What Riders Are Saying
"Nice medium weight hood that fits all Schneider blankets"
"This blanket was sturdy and durable. It lasted the whole winter with all of that sub freezing weather. I was grateful to have it and so was my horse."
"StormShield blanket neck covers are tough and warm. No worries through this unbearable winter for my 3 horses while I was able to depend on these neck covers!. Rain, sleet, and even blizzard tested them all mightily, but not one was left in the cold. these are easy to put on, full coverage and definitely durable for my reckless angels!"
How Three Turnout Neck Covers Compare
Published specifications can make it easier to choose the right neck cover for your existing turnout system. Here is a neutral side-by-side look at materials, insulation, attachments, compatibility, visibility, and warranty terms listed for three specific products.
| Feature | Schneiders StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II 220g Neck Cover | WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Essential Turnout Neck Cover 220G | Horseware Amigo® Bravo 12 Original Hood 150g Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation | 220g medium-weight insulation | 220g polyfill insulation | 150g Thermobonded fibrefill |
| Outer fabric | 1200D Ripstop Polyester | 1200 denier ripstop outer shell | 1200D polyester outer |
| Published waterproofing and breathability | Improved waterproofing and breathability; numeric test values are not listed in the supplied Shopify description | Waterproof to 2,000mm+ hydrostatic pressure and breathable to 3,000g/m²+ moisture vapor testing | Listed as waterproof and breathable; numeric test values are not listed |
| Outer treatment | 3M Teflon coating for waterproofing longevity, durability, and stain resistance | PFC-free Guard-Tec coating | No outer treatment listed on the cited product page |
| Lining | Breathable nylon lining | 210T smooth, durable lining | Shine-enhancing polyester lining |
| Closures and attachments | Hook-and-loop neck closures, four carabiner clips, and a halter tab connection | Touch-tape closures | Velcro hood-loop closure |
| Named blanket compatibility | Designed for the StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Turnout Blanket | Works with current WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Essential Turnout Detach-A-Neck and Standard styles; the page states it is not compatible with previous-season blankets | Designed to work with the Amigo® Bravo 12 Original rug |
| Reflective detailing | Reflective binding | Reflective binding and branding | Reflective detailing is not listed on the cited product page |
| Published warranty | One-year guarantee | Three-year warranty stated for the WeatherBeeta Turnout Range | Two-year warranty if deemed faulty at the point of purchase |
Built for the Conditions You Actually Face
- ✓1200D Ripstop Polyester outer — tough enough for moderately active horses in the pasture
- ✓10,000mm waterproof rating (Level 4: Cantering Shower) + 3M Teflon stain-resistance coating
- ✓5,000mm breathability — prevents moisture buildup against your horse's coat
- ✓Four carabiner clips + full-length hook-and-loop closures for a secure, all-night fit
- ✓Reflective binding for low-light visibility; halter tab connection included
Complete Neck Protection, Built for Schneiders Blankets
A neck cover that works as hard as your blanket.
The StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II 220g Medium Weight Neck Cover brings 10,000mm waterproofing, real breathability, and a matched Contour Collar fit to complete your horse's winter protection system. Backed by a 1-Year Warranty from a family-owned company trusted since 1948.
Your Horse's Neck Deserves the Same Protection as the Rest
Free shipping on orders over $99 — pair it with the StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Turnout Blanket and you're over the threshold. Not sure on sizing? Our Perfect Fit Guarantee makes exchanges easy, so you can order with confidence.