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Customer Reviews for Saratoga Summer Turnout

Saratoga Summer Turnout

Voted the Best Summer Turnout out by John Lyons The Perfect Horse, the Saratoga Summer Turnout is the best selling flysheet from Saratoga Horseworks. The fabric is non-absorbent and wicks away sweat from the horse allowing it to cool more quickly. The white body reflects sun to keep your horse cooler.The Saratoga Summer Turnout is made from soft yet durable interlock woven mesh. Elastic leg straps, surcingle, and invisible shoulder gusset. White with Hunter Green trim.
Average Customer Rating:
4.326 out of 5
4.3
 out of 
5
(43 Reviews) 40
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 43 reviews
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Star
2
34 of 39(87%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer questions and answers:
1 Question | 2 Answers
Customer Reviews for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Review 1 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great fit for my TB

October 1, 2012
ByMerrylegs
fromConshohocken, PA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Other - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I have a big TB with high withers....he is notoriously difficult to fit and this is the best sheet for him. We received one as a gift 7 years ago and that lasted him 3-4 seasons. I tried other fly sheets and would only get a season out of them. I caved this year and packed away the others and went back to what worked best!"
Review 2 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Good fly sheet but cut small

May 7, 2013
Byalg006
fromMemphis, TN
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Runs small
Runs small
Runs large
Runs small
"I have this fly sheet for my petite 15.1 Old/TB mare. I love how breathable it is-way lighter weight than the other fly sheets I have seen. The plastic buckles make it super quick and easy to put on. And it has held up without even a snag for 3 years!
But when I bought one for my new Hanoverian gelding, the cut is not generous enough for him. He's not particularly thick in the shoulders, but the front was stretched overly tight and the sides barely came down to cover his belly. I sadly had to send it back, and purchased the SmartPak classic fly sheet for him. This fits him much better. I would recommend the Saratoga sheet for anyone with a more finely built horse, but it may not fit heavier type warmbloods."
Review 3 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great flysheet!

March 15, 2013
ByFredtheHorse
fromRaligh, NC
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I bought this for my gelding who lived out 24/7 pasture board in the HOT humid North Carolina summer. The bugs were horrible, but I was really worried that fly sheets would cause him to overheat. This sheet was fantastic! I believe it actually kept him cooler. Highly highly recommend this blanket. I think it's pretty durable, I never had it rip and he was living out with several other horses. But I only had it one season and someone stole it. It fit really well and I didn't notice any sliding or rubbing. But I loved it enough that I am ordering a second one for my other horse!"
Review 4 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good lightweight option

March 7, 2013
ByBeezy
fromOklahoma
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"Needed a light fly sheet for our hot summers and this seemed like the best option available.. My Rambo fly sheet held in body heat. Fit seemed good, although ran a tad small. Won't know about durability until this summer."
Review 5 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Loose weave fabric

September 3, 2012
ByMoses
fromCO
I have used this product for:3-6 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Durability:
2 of 5
2 of 5
"Love the clips used for chest, sursingle and leg straps.... easy to opperate. Fabric is too loose a weave to be very effectivce, and the fit around the neck on both my horses was poor. I sewed in tucks on either side to pull up the chest wrap so it would stay put."
Review 6 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice lightweight fly sheet

July 25, 2012
Byhorse911
fromPA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
"This is a great lightweight fly sheet. Some other brands are too heavy or dense for really hot weather when the bugs are at their worst. It may only hold up for a season or two with continuous use but has the best fit & material and the price is right."
Review 7 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Awesome Product

July 23, 2012
ByPrivate
fromFL
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Best fly sheet purchase, I have 2 ( different sizes for different horses) one is 2 years old and still like new condition after being used daily, the other brand new. I have tried other brands and nothing compares to this one. Does not slip, feel heavy, rinses out and dries in about 30 mins - great product"
Review 8 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Saratoga sheets are the only ones I buy

July 4, 2012
BySkyhigh
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
"I have been using the Saratoga Summer Sheets for many years and they are the only ones I buy. Easy to put on, adjust and fasten, and they make size 84 to fit my large gelding. I use these on all 5 of my horses."
Review 9 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

My choice

May 31, 2012
ByCrispi
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"This is the only fly sheet that I now use. The light weight yet effective protection makes it a winner."
Review 10 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good sheet for the $$$

May 28, 2012
Byvoodoo
fromWashington
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"I bought one of these for my 15.2 TB 3 years ago, and it is still in use. During fly season it is on 24/7, and he lives in a pasture with a run-in stall, so it has held up very well. Love the design with the gathers in the neck - NO shoulder rubs. Ease and durability of the legs straps/hardware is also great, and it always stays straight. I sewed the front to make it closed, otherwise the material would gap and leave the straps bare against the chest, but every blanket or sheet with double chest straps does that on my horses. I do wish it had a tail flap to protect the dock from butt-scratching. It is light weight enough that horse flies can bite through it, but in the PNW my main concern is mosquitos. Never worry about him being too hot in it, unlike the stiffer types. I just hose it off when dirty, and it will dry in the sun in a few minutes. I got his usual sheet/blanket size, and it fits fine, but one size bigger would have worked also."
Review 11 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Good for the price!

January 8, 2012
ByRoRo
fromRichmond, VA
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"I bought this sheet for a TB I had on lease (didn't want to get him anything expensive) - he was a daily roller and played hard and this sheet looks just as good as the day it came! Held up super well. Fit was pretty decent, the neck hole is slightly large but other then that it's great. It is a really lightweight, soft sheet and he seemed very comfortable in it. Great fly sheet for not a lot of money."
Review 12 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

My favorite

August 1, 2011
ByElliottgirl
fromCalifornia
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I have owned at least 6 of these sheets. If your horse is stabled next to a horse that doesn't destroy blankets, this one does a nice job lasting through summer.
They are lighter than those polypropelen sheets that make your horse sweat---much better for hot weather. Wash easily!"
Review 13 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice, nice fly sheet

August 1, 2011
ByPacific Northwest DQ
fromPacific Northwest
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"Fits quite well (I ordered slightly larger than normal sheet size). I don't know how durable it will be, but looks better than most."
Review 14 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Not worth the price

June 1, 2011
ByNEOhio
fromOhio
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"I am very disappointed in this purchase. For one, this is just a regular fly sheet and there is nothing anti-sweat about it. My poor boy has already been sweating underneath it and there was zero wicking away. Second, he has been wearing it for less than 1 week and I already have to wash it because of all the blood stains! Yep, blood stains from where he has been bit through the fly sheet. The sheet seems to fit nice, but I've seen a few horse flies get under the sheet. The sheet does seem durable and of good quality, but this is useless since it does not serve its purpose."
Review 15 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Saratoga Summer Turnout

May 25, 2011
Byawolves474
fromShelton, CT
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
"I bought this fly sheet for either my QH mare or my TB mare and it was too small on both of them. And I ordered the same size that they usually wear in winter turnouts. I have to say that they do run small.
Other than that it seemed like a nice fly sheet. I cannot comment on the durability since I have returned it.
"
Review 16 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Like this very much

May 25, 2011
Bydressagewannabe
fromCharleston, SC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"I like this fly sheet very much. It just floats on my horse and it is very soft. The neck opening is a little too big and the sheet just comes to the top of her tail so it could be just a tad longer (no tail flap). I think a larger size would be too big. Overall, it works very well for the intended purpose and she is comfortable in it. I would order another one in a heart beat."
Review 17 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Excellent Value

March 23, 2011
BySnowflake
fromVermont
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I have used this sheet two summers, almost every day, on my 16 h TB mare. Although not as durable as the textilene sheets, it has only a couple small "pulls" in the fabric. My mare has high withers and pointy shoulders so it is hard to find sheets and blankets that fit well. This is light enough so that it just "floats" on her. No rubs. Only wish it had a matching neck cover."
Review 18 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great sheet

August 10, 2010
ByTaca
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"this is my second Saratoga Flysheet, love them. Good fit for my 16hd TB/QTR horse."
Review 19 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Favorite Summer Fly sheet

June 29, 2010
ByOldHorseLady
fromNorth Carolina
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"This is my favorite fly sheet due to it's relatively low cost. It has stood up to daily use and frequent washings for an entire season and sometimes longer. It does not stand up to being bitten/chewed on by herd mates. I love the easy to operate snaps and have never had one break on me. I have been using these sheets for several years now."
Review 20 for Saratoga Summer Turnout
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Nice and Light

June 17, 2010
ByAPHAOwner
fromVA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"I was looking for a very light mesh that would hold up well, and this blanket has it! It runs a little small, so my next order will be a size larger. Overall, I am very happy with it!"
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