Finally, a Turnout That Seals the Gap — Right at the Neck
The StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II wraps your horse in a seam-sealed, Teflon-coated 1200D ripstop shell rated Level 4 — Cantering Shower, with a collar shaped for low to medium withers. One-piece construction, no side or back seams. Backed by a 1-Year Guarantee from a family-owned brand trusted since 1948.
Every Storm Finds the Weak Spot
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
The shell is 1200 denier ripstop polyester over a nylon lining — seam-sealed, Teflon-coated, and built in one piece with no side or back seams, so there's no stitch line sitting where rain lands and runs. Waterproofing is rated Level 4, Cantering Shower, and breathability sits in the top tier. Reflective binding makes your horse easier to see on a low-light check. Choose the insulation that matches your horse and your winter.
At the chest, a double buckle front works with a snap closure and a hook-and-loop assist. An enlarged tail cover extends coverage behind, and detachable elastic leg straps add another point of security.
Classic II is built at Level 3 durability — tougher construction for a horse that's moderately playful in turnout. Backed by a 1-Year Guarantee from a family-owned company trusted since 1948.
Level 4 — Cantering Shower
Rated for a sustained heavy shower, not a passing drizzle — seam-sealed and Teflon-coated over a 1200D ripstop outer.
Contour Collar Fit
Shaped to sit snugger at the neck and above the shoulders on low to medium withered horses, and built to adapt to most conformations.
Top-Tier Breathability
Moisture moves out through the shell instead of collecting against your horse's coat, so a warm horse doesn't end up a damp one.
1200D Ripstop, No Side Seam
One-piece construction with no side or back seams sitting where rain lands and runs. Built at Level 3 durability, for horses that are moderately playful in turnout.
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 |
Built for the Horse, Not the Catalog Photo
Available from Sheet weight (0g fill, 50–65°F) through Heavy Weight (380g fill, 20–40°F), so you can match the insulation to your actual winter conditions. The 1200D Ripstop Polyester outer resists tears through hard play without the stiffness of heavier denier fabrics, and the enlarged tail cover gives extra coverage where most blankets fall short.
- ✓1200D Ripstop Polyester outer — tear-resistant, no side seam construction
- ✓10,000mm waterproof rating (Level 4: Cantering Shower)
- ✓5,000mm breathability — moisture out, warmth in
- ✓Contour collar shaped to seal neck and shoulders on low-medium withered horses
- ✓Fleece wither padding + detachable elastic leg straps (replace with product photo)
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
Free shipping on orders over $99. The StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II is covered by a 1-Year Guarantee and backed by our Perfect Fit Guarantee — so if the fit isn't right, we make it right. Built for horses that don't fit standard patterns, by a family that has been doing this since 1948.