Finally, a Turnout That Seals the Gap — Right at the Neck
The StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II wraps your horse in 10,000mm waterproof protection with a shaped collar that fits low to medium withered horses — so rain, wind, and cold stay out all season long. 1200D Ripstop Poly, 5,000mm breathability, no side seam. Backed by a 1-Year Warranty from a family-owned brand trusted since 1948.
Every Storm Finds the Weak Spot
Every horse owner who blankets through winter knows the routine: check the chest closures, straighten the surcingles, smooth the lining, and hope everything stays where you left it. A standard neckline may look acceptable in the barn aisle, yet your horse does not spend the night standing square. Your horse lowers the head to graze, walks through wind, lies down, rolls, and plays. Each movement tests whether the collar follows the body or leaves room for rain and cold air.
When the neckline does not suit your horse’s build, the cost is more than another trip through the mud to readjust it. A shifting turnout can leave the shoulders exposed, create pressure at the withers, or place hardware and fabric where they were not intended to sit. You lose time checking and repositioning the blanket, while your horse loses the consistent coverage and comfort the turnout was supposed to provide. That uncertainty follows you home whenever the forecast turns wet or windy.
The real issue is not simply choosing enough insulation or a tough outer fabric. Those features matter, but they cannot correct a neckline that does not drape comfortably on your horse. For low to medium withered horses, dependable winter coverage starts with a collar shaped for that conformation—and a blanket built to remain secure as your horse moves.
Shivering at 3 a.m. Is a Fit Problem, Not a Blanket Problem
Generic fit can become especially frustrating on a low or medium withered horse. Without pronounced withers to help locate the blanket, a poorly matched turnout may settle backward or shift to one side. Tightening the chest is not a reliable fix: it can change where the front sits without changing the underlying shape of the collar. Loosening everything creates a different problem, leaving more room for movement and exposing areas you intended to cover. You end up adjusting around the pattern instead of starting with a pattern suited to your horse.
Then the cycle begins. You straighten the blanket before work, return after dark, and find it sitting differently again. You check for dampness around the neck, look for disturbed hair near the shoulders, and inspect the withers for signs of friction. On colder nights, you may question whether the chosen fill is doing its job when the more immediate concern is inconsistent coverage. A blanket that requires constant correction adds another worry to feeding, water checks, footing, and every other winter barn chore.
Buying a heavier turnout does not automatically solve that fit problem, and choosing tougher fabric does not reshape the neckline. More insulation, more straps, or a tighter front may still leave you managing the same weak point. Until the collar, shoulder area, and securing system are designed to work with your horse’s conformation, you remain stuck checking, adjusting, and hoping the weather does not expose the mismatch overnight.
- ✗Straight-cut collars gap at the neckline, letting cold wind and rain in
- ✗Damp shoulders mean your horse burns energy staying warm instead of resting
- ✗Ill-fitting blankets shift and rub, especially on low-withered horses
- ✗Finding a cold, wet horse at night when there is little you can do quickly
A Collar Shaped to the Horse You Actually Have
Its outer shell is made from 1200D ripstop polyester and paired with a nylon lining. You can choose among 100g lightweight, 220g medium-weight, and 380g heavyweight versions in the supplied product range, matching the insulation to your horse and conditions rather than settling for one fixed fill. A large tail cover adds rear coverage, while the turnout’s waterproof, windproof, and breathable construction is designed for wet winter weather. The StormShield® Classic II is backed by a one-year warranty.
The securing system supports the shaped fit instead of asking one closure to do all the work. The front combines adjustable buckles, snaps, and hook-and-loop assistance for a close, practical closure. Crisscross surcingles help limit side-to-side movement, locking bands help keep the hardware secure, and detachable elastic leg straps provide another point of stability. Brass-plated hardware is used to resist corrosion from moisture, manure, and detergents, while the absence of a back seam reduces a potential route for rain or snow across the topline.
For your horse, those details are meant to provide comfortable coverage that follows ordinary turnout movement: lowering the head to graze, walking across the paddock, lying down, and getting up again. For you, the payoff is a blanket selected around conformation as well as warmth. You can check the collar, front, surcingles, and leg straps, then leave the barn knowing every component has a defined job. It is a practical, horse-first approach from a family-owned company trusted since 1948.
10,000mm Waterproof
Rated Level 4 — Cantering Shower protection. Keeps your horse dry through sustained rain and wind-driven wet weather.
Contour Collar Fit
Shaped to seal at the neck and shoulders on low to medium withered horses — no gaps, no drafts, no blanket slipping back at first gallop.
5,000mm Breathability
Moisture escapes outward so your horse stays dry on both sides of the blanket — not just on the outside.
1200D Ripstop, No Side Seam
Fewer seams mean fewer failure points. The no-side-seam construction moves with your horse and holds up through daily turnout, play, and pasture mud.
Is the StormShield® Contour Collar right for your horse?
What Riders Are Saying
"Great quality, have lasted for years. Keeps our horses warm in bitter South Dakota winters. Clean up nicely in our home washing machine just fine, and I use Schneider's water proofer each year. Have never had problem. They hold up to rough play."
"We had recently adopted a senior rescue horse who still needed a bit more weight. Before the cold really had made way to us, I came out in the morning to find my old guy shivering (low 40's). I immediately ordered a blanket from Schneiders and it arrived quickly so he was able to wear it before the colder temps arrived. Very easy to put on and it fit fantastic! He really seemed happy to have it on during the cold spell. Thanks to Schneiders for the great product and delivery!"
"I have Tennessee Walkers and they have high withers so I had to order one size smaller so these sheets would not slide down off their withers. They keep the flys off so I'm happy"
How Do These Winter Turnouts Compare?
This side-by-side comparison uses specifications published on the cited product pages. The models offer different insulation levels and neckline systems, so the table is intended to clarify observable construction and features—not declare one universal choice for every horse.
| Feature | Schneiders StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Surcingle Turnouts | WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Plus Dynamic Turnout High Neck 220G | Horseware Amigo Bravo 12 Plus 400g V-Front Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer shell | 1200D ripstop polyester | 1200D ripstop outer with PFC-free Guard-Tec coating | 1200D polyester outer |
| Published insulation | 100g, 220g, or 380g variants | 220g polyfill | 400g fiberfill |
| Neck and front design | Shaped contour collar with adjustable snap front and hook-and-loop closure | High-neck design with adjustable quick-clip front closure | Surefit neck design with V-Front closure |
| Shoulder movement feature | Reinforced gussets extending higher and farther forward | Traditional side gusset | Front leg arches |
| Belly closure | Crisscross surcingles with locking bands | Twin low cross surcingles | Cross surcingle |
| Wither feature | Fleece at the withers | Memory-foam wither relief pad | No separate wither pad listed on the cited product page |
| Rear coverage | Large tail cover | Full-wrap three-piece tail flap | No tail-cover specification listed on the cited product page |
| Published waterproof test value | Not listed on the cited current product page | Hydrostatic pressure tested to 2,000mm+ | Not listed on the cited product page |
| Published breathability test value | Not listed on the cited current product page | Moisture-vapor tested to 3,000g/m²+ | Not listed on the cited product page |
| Warranty listed on product page | One year | Three years for WeatherBeeta turnouts; stated limitation applies to outer-shell waterproofing and breathability | Not listed on the cited product page |
| Sizes listed | 66–86 inches in two-inch increments | 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, and 84 inches | 66, 69, 72, 75, 78, 81, 84, and 87 inches |
| Separate neck cover | No separate neck cover listed with this contour-collar model | No separate neck cover listed with this high-neck model | Detachable hood included |
A Blanket That Closes Where It Counts
If your horse's blanket gaps at the collar, the StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II was built to fix that.
With 10,000mm waterproof protection, a collar shaped for low to medium withered horses, and 5,000mm breathability in 1200D Ripstop Poly, it is a practical, warrantied turnout from a family that has been keeping horses comfortable since 1948.
Your Horse Deserves to Stay Dry This Winter
Starting at $169.99 with free shipping on orders over $99. The StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II is covered by a 1-Year Warranty and backed by our Perfect Fit Guarantee — so if the fit is not right, we make it right. Built for horses that do not fit standard patterns, by a family that has been doing this since 1948.