Horze Nevada Turnout Blanket Review: 1200D and 200g of Fill
A Horze Nevada medium weight turnout blanket review covering 1200D fabric, 200g fill, shoulder gussets, escape-proof closures and how to size a senior horse.
The blanket weight that covers most of a British or North American winter, on the horse that actually needs one.
The verdict: A 1200D waterproof turnout with 200g of fill, double front closures, cross surcingles, long shoulder gussets and a tail flap, which is the specification a medium weight blanket should have. Buy it for a clipped, thin or elderly horse turned out through a cold, wet winter. Do not buy it for a healthy, unclipped horse with shelter and enough forage, which for most horses is warmer without a rug than with the wrong one.
Horze Nevada Medium Weight 1200D Waterproof Turnout Blanket, 200g fill
~$130
A waterproof 1200D turnout blanket with 200g of fill, double front buckles with quick snaps, double cross surcingles, long shoulder gussets, a tail flap and adjustable elastic leg straps.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Outer | 1200 denier waterproof |
|---|---|
| Fill | 200g, medium weight |
| Front closure | Double front buckles with quick snap closings |
| Surcingles | Double cross surcingles |
| Shoulders | Long gussets for range of motion |
| Rear | Long tail flap and adjustable elastic leg straps |
Specifications above come from Horze's published specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- 200g is the most useful single fill weight to own, covering the largest part of a typical winter without cooking the horse on milder days.
- 1200 denier is a sensible durability point: tough enough for turnout with other horses, without the weight and stiffness of the heaviest fabrics.
- Long shoulder gussets are the detail that decides whether a blanket rubs. On an older horse with less muscle over the shoulder, rubs happen faster and matter more.
- Double front closures and cross surcingles keep the rug in place on a horse that rolls, which most of them do the moment you rug them.
- A tail flap and adjustable leg straps, which is what stops wind lifting the back end on an exposed field.
Where it falls short
- Blanketing decisions are made badly far more often than blankets are made badly. An unclipped, healthy horse with shelter and ad-lib forage generates a great deal of heat by fermenting fibre, and over-rugging causes sweating, chilling and skin problems. Rug the horse in front of you, not the temperature on your phone.
- A senior that has lost topline is a different shape from the horse the pattern was cut for. Check daily for rubs at the shoulder and withers, especially in the first week.
- Waterproofing on any turnout degrades with washing and wear. Reproofing is a maintenance job, not an optional extra, and a leaking rug is worse than no rug.
- Leg straps need adjusting to the right length. Too long and a horse can get a hind leg through them; too short and they chafe.
- Denier describes the fabric's yarn thickness, not the warmth. A 1200D rug with no fill is a rain sheet, and buyers confuse the two numbers constantly.
What owners report
Owner reports on this class of turnout consistently praise value and consistently raise fit. Horze sizing runs to its own chart, and people who measured the horse before ordering are markedly happier than those who ordered by their previous rug's label.
The other recurring theme is the shoulder gussets. Owners of horses that rub in cheaper rugs repeatedly mention the gussets as the reason this one did not, which lines up with what the specification promises.
Who it suits
- Clipped horses turned out in a cold, wet winter.
- Thin, elderly or unwell horses who genuinely cannot maintain their own temperature.
- Anyone replacing a rug that rubs, since gussets are the usual fix.
Who should skip it
- Healthy, unclipped horses with shelter and ad-lib hay, who are usually better unrugged.
- Metabolic horses on restricted forage, where the rugging decision should involve your vet.
- Anyone who needs a heavyweight, and should read our blanket liner versus heavier blanket comparison before buying two rugs.
Alternatives worth considering
Country Pride Glacier 600D Ripstop Heavyweight Turnout Blanket, 300g fill
~$130
300g of fill for genuinely cold conditions, with no back seam to rub and shoulder gussets. Less durable outer fabric at 600D, so better suited to a horse turned out alone than one in a rough field group.
Check price on AmazonCountry Pride Blanket Liner, 150g
~$50
A liner under a medium weight turnout takes you to roughly heavyweight warmth for a fraction of the cost of a second rug, and comes out again when the weather turns. It is the flexible answer for an unpredictable winter.
Check price on AmazonTough1 600D Turnout Sheet, no fill
~$72
A waterproof sheet with no fill, for wind and rain protection without added warmth. The right rug for a horse who needs to stay dry rather than warm, which is a much larger group than people assume.
Check price on AmazonKeep reading
- Turnout vs stable blanket
- Blanket weight and fill guide
- Best turnout blankets
- Country Pride Glacier heavyweight review
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What weight turnout blanket does a senior horse need?
It depends on whether the horse is clipped, how much shelter and forage it has, and its body condition, far more than on its age. A medium weight 200g rug covers the widest range of winter conditions for a clipped or thin horse. Our blanket weight and fill guide sets out the temperature ranges each fill weight is intended for.
What does 1200D mean on a horse blanket?
Denier describes the thickness of the fabric yarn, which is a rough proxy for tear resistance. It says nothing about warmth. A 1200D rug with no fill is a rain sheet; a 600D rug with 300g of fill is a heavyweight. Read the fill weight for warmth and the denier for durability.
How do I know if my horse is too warm in a rug?
Feel under the rug at the shoulder and behind the withers. Warm and dry is right; damp or sweaty means the rug is too much. Horses generate substantial heat from fermenting forage, so a well-fed, unclipped horse with shelter is usually warmer than its owner assumes.
Should an old horse always be rugged in winter?
No. Age alone is not the deciding factor. A healthy older horse in good condition with a full coat, shelter and enough hay often does better unrugged. A thin, clipped, ill or arthritic horse is a different case. If your senior is losing weight in winter, that needs a vet and a dental check rather than another rug.
Turnout blanket or stable blanket: what is the difference?
A turnout is waterproof and built to survive a field; a stable blanket is not waterproof and is cut for a horse standing in. Putting a stable rug on a horse in the rain leaves you with a wet, cold horse in a heavy, sodden blanket. Our turnout versus stable blanket comparison covers when you need both.
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