Shedrow sheets?

Wondering if anyone has tried either of these sheets? And at what temperature would you use them? I’m looking for an overnight sheet for a clipped horse in early spring/late fall. Any help is appreciated!

This one is interesting because it has a fleece lining with a smooth shell, but I’m not sure how it would work
http://greenhawk.com/wdItemDesc.asp?strilhID=Web&strmdNumber=BLC0024&stricSKU=BLC0024

And I’m not sure how much warmth this would offer
http://greenhawk.com/wdItemDesc.asp?strilhID=Web&strmdNumber=BLS1504&stricSKU=BLS1504

Also if anyone has any affordable alternatives I would love to hear them!

The Westpalm would be a wiser choice for early spring/late fall chilly nights. Make sure you order at least one to two sizes bigger; they run really small.

The other one is just plain thick cotton. They fit like normal sheets.

The Shedrow Traditional Plaid blanket (BLS0211 - 180$) is made of heavier cotton and could suit your needs as well.

I put my guy in a insulated rain sheet from Pleasent Ridge in Brantford - I’m kinda assuming you’re from ON since you’re looking at Greenhawk. I intended to put a winter blanket on him but we’ve had such a mild winter I actually kept him in it since I didn’t clip him. They’re fairly cheap and come in neat colours haha. Free shipping over $100 too!

http://www.pleasantridge.ca/index.php/horsewear/2016-canadian-horsewear-co-blanket-5.html

I have this in the mid weight turnout, and I’ll be buying a rain sheet from them soon.

I’m a fan of the heavy Baker-brand sheets for temperatures between summer sheets and winter blankets. They’re breathable, good for a variety of temperatures and they don’t pull back or attract shavings like fleece does.

Quality-wise I’ve never found the Shedrow sheets to compare, either in durability or in fit.

Would you say the traditional plaid blanket is a comparable warmth to the westpalm? I looked at a plaid sheet and it felt very thin but I have no idea which one it was, they all look the same!

c0608524 thank you for showing a new website! I don’t think I’ve heard of it before

Night Flight interesting to hear, because I’ve found that shedrow blankets fit great and I’ve heard some pretty negative things about Baker fit! I think you’re probably right about the quality. If only baker didn’t cost so much more :frowning:

I haven’t bought a Shedrow recently because of my past experiences with them so it’s possible that they have changed, but previously they were pretty much cut straight across the back. I do find that the Baker is a bit big in the shoulder for a TB-type, but overall I still prefer the fit for all the horses I’ve used them on.

And yes, it’s the Baker Traditional Plaid Blanket. When you feel it you can tell the difference between it and the summer sheet; there are extra layers in there and the weight of the fabric itself is different.

I do know a horse who wore the Shedrow West Palm, but it was new at the time so I don’t know how well it wore. The outside actually seemed fairly decent as far as repelling shavings, but I didn’t get the impression that it was very breathable.

I’m not a fan of Shedrow/Greenhawk products. They seem to be getting more and more expensive, and the quality is not keeping up with the price. I would go for baker over Shedrow any day.

The tack shoppe of Collingwood is currently having a sale on their baker original sheet, sizes 74, 76, 78. $99

http://www.thetackshoppe.com/collections/blankets-for-the-horse/products/baker-original-sheet

If you’re looking for under $100, I like the Bucas Irish Stable Blanket. $99

http://www.bakerssaddlery.com/Bucas-Irish-Stable-Blanket-Lite-p/bla1125.htm

Baker saddlery also has an Amigo stable sheet for under $80, but I have heard that Amigo can be touch and go quality wise.

http://www.bakerssaddlery.com/product-p/ss.htm

Sorry if my questions are silly, can you tell this is my first blanket purchase other than a cooler (a shedrow which is why I was looking into them). What I’m confused about is what type of blanket I actually need. Thanks to everyone for giving me awesome options, but I’m trouble navigating them all! I don’t think I need anything over 100g of fill? I don’t want to over banket, but I also don’t want my girl to be cold, so I really confused! I want to get a good quality blanket, but I don’t want to spend a lot because it will really only be on her like 5 times a year (and I already have tried to borrow)

The bucas sheet seems perfect (50g) but shipping is very pricey, and I know the baker sheets are good but they are also a little expensive, and now I definately don’t want to get a shedrow :wink: Please help!

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Would you say the traditional plaid blanket is a comparable warmth to the westpalm? I looked at a plaid sheet and it felt very thin but I have no idea which one it was, they all look the same![/QUOTE]

There are two Shedrow plaid stable blankets: one that is pretty light at 80$ (BLS1546) and one that is heavier at 180$ (BLS0211). They both are meant to be copies of the Baker’s summer and stable sheets. (of course, the price difference is there for a reason. Still, these are good blankets.)

Also, yes the heavier plaid sheet would be similar to the Westpalm.

The Westpalm is a softshell with a smooth exterior and fleece lining. It breaths but a little less than a plain cotton one.

The blankets listed by TheGoodLife are all light summer sheets; not really what you would put for a chilly spring night.

Have you tried looking for used blankets, OP? Sometimes you can get in luck and find what you’re looking for in decent shape in your horse’s size.

I personally don’t like Shedrow blankets or sheets. I have yet to find a horse that they really fit properly. I bought a couple for my horse when I was a new horse owner and got rid of them as fast as I could. Now I have boarders who insist on shopping at Greenhawk for blankets, and I just cringe.

They are pretty pricey and DON’T hold up well compared to other blankets in the same price range. And as I said, fit horribly. I would STRONGLY warn you away from the “Deluxe Sheet”. That thing is not even vaguely horse-shaped and fits like a saggy diaper on every horse I’ve ever seen wearing one. And they do not stay straight, they always seem to drift to one side of the horse.

Of course, this is only my personal experience, other people must like them, because people keep buying them. I would recommend something from Horseware Ireland, or, a little more budget friendly, Weatherbeeta. Greenhawk doesn’t carry either brand, but most independent tack stores have one or both.

I’ve had OK luck with Shedrow sheets/blankets. The actual Baker blanket I have ended up with a pretty big hole in it within a couple months. I wasn’t impressed.

For the money, I’ve had pretty good luck with Country Pride sheets/blankets. I have their Baker knock-off and it held up pretty darn well.

Horseware products hands down (have had just fine luck with Amigo, just get the heavier denier options for better durability), then Weatherbeeta, then whatever other brand might fit your horse and budget, which is trial and error! I’ve never owned a Baker because of price, as I normally need turnouts over stable sheets. I have two of the plaid “faker” Shedrow sheets for keeping clean before a show - I’ve only actually used one so far, on my very round lil pony, and it does just fine for him. I bought the matching one for my big mare this summer but haven’t had reason to use it yet - but i bought it because they go on sale for $35!
I do have a West Palm that came with her, I agree to size up because they do fit small in the shoulder and bum coverage. I do like them for not having bedding stick to them, and being a little warmer in the spring and fall, but I don’t think they would be my go to for everyday use.
I didn’t use Weatherbeeta for a long time, but my boarder has two, and I’ve been impressed with their newer products, so am about to replace an old medium weight turnout with their Freestyle 1200D high cut neck. I’ve found them on sale cross boarder so discounted that it’s worth the crappy dollar’s exchange. I don’t believe they have much for a 100g fill, but, they certainly have lots of lighter options currently on sale (Stateline, Horseloverz) for the $40-$80 range. Ditto something like the 100g Amigo Mio stable blanket which I think I saw around $40 on both sites.
Blankets are an addiction. I could go on all day. I don’t even know why lol.

I’m in agreement with others who’ve said the Shedrow horse clothing isn’t always the best quality or fit - with one exception in my experience: the traditional plaid sheet and blanket (Baker copies) are not bad quality at all and do hold up pretty decently. I had both real Bakers and the Shedrow copies - both weights - and some features of the Shedrow I actually prefer over the genuine Bakers.

I find the way the surcingles attach to the Shedrow sheet/blanket are in a better location and less likely to tear than the genuine Bakers. At least on my horses. Plus the Shedrows come with dees for leg straps and I use leg straps on every article of horse clothing that is meant to be worn unattended - period. (I have them added to the Horsewear Ireland items that I have and to the real Bakers. You actually can order Bakers from Curvon with the dees already attached but it costs extra.)

The fabric on the genuine Bakers is a bit tighter weave and slightly less likely to attract shavings than the Shedrows. The fit of the Bakers is really more “Thoroughbredy” - for a narrower horse - than the Shedrows. The Bakers tend not to fit heavier-built horses very well, while it seems that the Shedrows fit a little wider variety of equine builds.

I’ve found both brands to be durable when worn by geldings hell-bent on getting dirty when they are worn under turnout sheets/blankets but the fabric is not the best choice for this as it tends to be fairly abrasive on the coat.

Anything else “Shedrow” for horse clothing is usually an epic fail in the fit department for my horses! (Too small in the shoulders from front to rear and too long in length towards the tail. The drop is appropriate for the sizing.)

OP, I would skip the Palm Beach sheet as it’s very “plasticy” on the outside and anything with fleece on the inside is going to be a hair and shavings magnet and difficult to clean. I personally would go with the Baker/Shedrow blanket for some extra warmth or even the Bucas mentioned above.

For the most part I too have found that the Shedrow brand of horse blankets do not fit quite right and although relatively well priced just do not hold up.

One exception to this however is the Shedrow Elite stable blanket. Quite a lovely stable sheet that fits extremely well (even for the bigger warmbloods), washes up like a dream and a super great price! All my horses wear them indoors and they have held up for years. I also use this blanket to ship in the horse trailer. Perfect weight, not too bulky.

Here is a link to the blanket I am referring to.

http://greenhawk.com/wdItemDesc.asp?strilhID=Web&strmdNumber=BLS4005&stricSKU=BLS4005

Shedrow blankets used to be great value. I have some that are 15 years old and still going strong. That said, I also have Bakers of the same vintage that are still perfect.

Shedrow has cheapened its quality and raised its prices. I still buy the winters, but wouldn’t touch the sheets.

Thank you to everyone for the suggestions! I really appreciate the help. I looked for horseware brand at a tack shop closer to me, and found two options that seem pretty good

This one has no fill, but is a turnout so I assume it would be warm enough
http://www.bahrsaddlery.com/horseware-mio-lite.html

This one has 150g
http://www.bahrsaddlery.com/horseware-mio-medium-insulator.html

Is the mio line the lower end of horseware? It is cheaper that the weatherbetas, which were also recommended, and also cheaper than the shedrows that did get positive reviews. I will definitely be on the lookout for used blankets as well!

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Thank you to everyone for the suggestions! I really appreciate the help. I looked for horseware brand at a tack shop closer to me, and found two options that seem pretty good

This one has no fill, but is a turnout so I assume it would be warm enough
http://www.bahrsaddlery.com/horseware-mio-lite.html

This one has 150g
http://www.bahrsaddlery.com/horseware-mio-medium-insulator.html

Is the mio line the lower end of horseware? It is cheaper that the weatherbetas, which were also recommended, and also cheaper than the shedrows that did get positive reviews. I will definitely be on the lookout for used blankets as well![/QUOTE]

I can’t speak to the quality/durability/fit of the Mio line - however, I have several of the Amigo insulator’s and turnouts in various weights and they have all held up beautifully over the last 3 years with my big shouldered, big butt gelding who lives on 24/7 pasture with several other horses. The Amigo line is not much more expensive if you can swing it.