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5.0★ · 13 Verified Reviews

The Sheet That Turns Heads — and Keeps Your Horse Dry

A limited-edition fox print over a seam-sealed, Teflon-coated 1200D ripstop shell — 0g of fill, so it's rain and wind coverage without the warmth. Contour collar styling that hugs the neck, and reflective piping for dusk-time visibility.

5.0★ From 13 Reviews
0g Lightweight Sheet
Since 1948 Family-Owned
Free Ship Orders $99+
The Problem

Caught Off Guard by a Soggy Spring Morning?

It’s 6:15 on a mild spring morning, and you’re standing at the paddock gate with your horse’s lead rope in one hand and your phone in the other. The forecast shows comfortable temperatures, but the clouds over the barn look darker than expected. You need lightweight coverage if rain moves through, yet a filled blanket would be more insulation than your horse needs. Leaving your horse uncovered feels like a gamble; adding too much warmth creates a different concern.

Every rider who manages turnout through changing weather knows this decision. Conditions can shift between morning chores and afternoon feeding, especially when wind and rain arrive together. A sheet has to provide practical weather coverage without adding insulation, and it has to remain comfortably positioned while your horse grazes, walks the fence line, plays with pasture mates, or settles down for a roll. That is a demanding job for one lightweight layer.

The wrong choice creates more work for both you and your horse. A wet coat can mean extra drying time in the barn aisle before grooming, tacking up, or bringing your horse into a clean stall. A sheet that slides backward or twists can require repeated adjustments and may create pressure around the shoulders or withers. Weak closures, exposed seams, and undersized tail coverage can also leave you questioning whether the sheet will still be where it belongs when you return.

Then there is the familiar tradeoff between practical construction and a design you are genuinely excited to see in the field. You want dependable turnout features, an appropriate 0g weight, and a fit suited to your horse—not a plain cover chosen only because the forecast looked uncertain. The real problem is finding all of those qualities in one sheet without relying on unsupported performance promises.
Why It Keeps Happening

Most Turnout Sheets Make You Pick One: Waterproof or Breathable

The problem isn’t you, and it isn’t your horse. Lightweight turnout sounds simple until you ask a sheet to handle rain, wind, movement, mud, rolling, and repeated changes at the paddock gate. Many options cover the basic category description while leaving the details that affect daily fit and convenience unclear.

Outer fabric is only one part of the equation. Seams, neckline shape, front closures, surcingles, leg or tail straps, and the cut around the shoulder all influence how a sheet functions in turnout. A standard neck can suit one horse while leaving another rider wanting closer coverage near the withers. A front that is difficult to adjust can slow down blanket changes. If the belly closures or rear straps do not suit your horse’s build and movement, the sheet may need more attention after grazing, playing, or rolling.

That uncertainty follows you through the day. You leave the barn wondering whether the sheet has shifted, whether rain is working into an exposed area, or whether your horse is moving freely beneath it. When you return, you may find yourself checking the shoulders for friction, straightening the body, untangling straps, and waiting for damp fabric or coat to dry. Even when nothing has failed outright, a sheet that demands constant monitoring does not deliver much peace of mind.

The shopping process can be just as frustrating. One product publishes a denier but not a warranty. Another lists waterproof and breathable construction without numerical test values. Another includes a liner system or reflective trim but uses a different neck and closure design. Without a careful, fact-based comparison, it is easy to buy on one headline claim and discover later that the everyday details do not match your horse, your turnout routine, or the conditions at your barn.
  • A standard neckline that leaves the wither open when the wind drives rain forward
  • A sheet that slides back and needs straightening every single morning
  • Settling for a plain cover you don't even like, because the forecast looked uncertain
  • Reaching for a filled blanket when all your horse needed was a rain layer
The Solution

A Fox Print You Won't See Twice, Over a Shell Built for Real Rain

The StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Limited Edition Fox Surcingle 0g Turnout Sheet is a lightweight weather layer with a print that gets noticed.

The outer is durable 1200D ripstop polyester, seam-sealed and Teflon-coated for waterproofing and stain resistance, built for a horse that plays moderately hard. At 0g there's no fill at all — this is rain and wind coverage for a mild day, not warmth you have to sweat out by noon.

The classic contour collar styling hugs the neck to block out wind and rain, and the open front adjusts with quick snaps, which makes a change at the gate fast even when your hands are cold. Criss-cross surcingles and leg straps give it a stay-put fit through grazing, walking, and one good roll. Reflective piping picks up barn and headlight glare for dusk-time visibility.

For your horse, that's lightweight coverage built around movement instead of added warmth. For you, it's named materials, real hardware, a one-year warranty, and a limited-edition fox print that's easy to spot from the far end of the field. Trusted since 1948.

Seam-Sealed, Teflon-Coated Shell

A 1200D ripstop polyester outer with sealed seams and a Teflon coating for waterproofing and stain resistance — built for a horse that plays moderately hard.

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0g Lightweight Protection

No fill at all, so it's a rain layer and a wind layer — the right call for a mild day with weather moving through, when a filled blanket would be too much.

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Limited Edition Fox Print

The seasonal fox print your barn will spot from across the field, over contour collar styling that hugs the neck to block out wind and rain.

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Stay-Put Surcingle Fit

Criss-cross surcingles and leg straps hold the sheet where you set it, and an open front with quick snaps makes changes easy when your hands are cold.

Quick self-check

Is This the Right Sheet for Your Horse?

    What Riders Are Saying

    ★★★★★

    "So cute fits well and is lightweight and rainproof!"

    — Verified Buyer
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    ★★★★★

    "I get a lot of jealous looks when my boy wears his fancy clothes. I would buy them again as soon as I get another horse"

    — Verified Buyer
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    ★★★★★

    "I'm a huge StormShield horse blanket fan! This blanket is just another tremendous example of their product's quality, style, form and fit. The fox and horse are my spirit animals. So it was perfect for me to purchase this limited edition blanket for my horse. Thank you StormShield!"

    — Verified Buyer
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    How These 0g Turnout Sheets Compare

    A neutral comparison of published construction, fit, closure, and warranty details. Numerical waterproof or breathability values are shown only when the manufacturer publishes a test value; otherwise, the entry says “not listed.”

    Feature Schneiders
    StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Fox 0g Turnout Sheet
    WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Classic Turnout 0GHorseware Amigo® Hero 900 Turnout (0g Light)
    Insulation 0g sheet0g0g light
    Outer material 1200D ripstop polyester600D ripstop outer shell900D polyester outer
    Neck style Contour collar with fleece padding at the withersStandard neckStandard neck with straight front closure
    Front closure Wide hook-and-loop adjustment with double quick snapsTwin buckle front closure with touch tapeStraight front closure
    Belly closure Self-centering criss-cross surcinglesTwin low cross surcinglesTwo crossed surcingles
    Rear stabilization Adjustable, detachable elastic leg strapsAdjustable, removable leg strapsTail strap; leg straps not listed
    Reflective details Reflective pipingReflective binding and brandingNot listed
    Published waterproof test value Not listed2,000mm+ hydrostatic pressure test for outer shell fabricNot listed
    Published breathability test value Not listed2,000g/m²+ moisture-vapor test for outer shell fabricNot listed
    Manufacturer warranty One year against defects in materials and workmanshipThree years on WeatherBeeta turnouts, subject to warranty termsTwo-year warranty if deemed faulty at the point of purchase
    Liner compatibility Not listedCompatible with the WeatherBeeta liner systemNot listed

    Built to the StormShield® Classic II Standard

    StormShield® is the house brand of Schneiders Saddlery, family-owned since 1948 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The Classic II line features no side seam construction for a cleaner drape and fewer pressure points, plus 3M Teflon coating for water and stain resistance on top of the 10,000mm rated outer shell. Crisscross surcingles stay put through rolling and running in the field. Reflective piping adds visibility at dusk or dawn. The contour collar design fits close to the neck to seal out wind without restricting movement. Every sheet in this line is covered by a 1-Year Warranty. (Replace hero section with product photo — see product image on Shopify.)
    • 1200D Ripstop Polyester outer — durable enough for daily turnout and moderate play
    • 10,000mm waterproof rating (Level 4 Cantering Shower) with 3M Teflon coating
    • 5,000mm breathability — your horse stays comfortable, not overheated
    • Contour Collar fit — seals out wind and rain at the neck without mane rubbing
    • Crisscross surcingles + reflective piping — stays put through every roll, visible at dusk

    Style That Turns Out. Protection That Holds Up.

    StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Limited Edition Fox Surcingle 0g Turnout Sheet
    Warmth: Sheet (no insulation)
    Size: 68
    Color: Navy
    $159.99

    Trusted Since 1948

    Schneiders Saddlery started in a barn in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 1948 and has been family-owned through three generations. Every StormShield® sheet and blanket is designed by people who own and ride horses — not sourced from a catalog. The Classic II line reflects decades of rider feedback about what actually holds up in daily turnout: fit that stays put, protection that doesn't trap heat, and construction that lasts season after season. When something doesn't fit right, we stand behind it.

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    1948 Founded
    3rd Generation Family
    1-Year Warranty Included
    The Takeaway

    Real weather protection with a print worth showing off.

    The StormShield® Classic II Fox Turnout Sheet delivers 10,000mm waterproofing, 5,000mm breathability, and a contour collar fit in a limited edition design that won't return next season. At $159.99 with free shipping over $99 and a 1-Year Warranty, it's a capable sheet for riders who care about performance and aren't willing to settle for dull.

    Grab the Fox Sheet Before It's Gone

    Free shipping on orders over $99, and every Schneiders purchase is backed by our Perfect Fit Guarantee: if the fit isn't right, we'll make it right. Limited edition prints run once a season — while supplies last.

    StormShield® Contour Collar Classic II Limited Edition Fox Surcingle 0g Turnout Sheet
    $159.99

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