Guide to Choosing the Right Bucas Rug or Accessory

Choosing the right rug or accessory depends on your horse’s needs, the season, and your turnout or stable conditions. Here’s a breakdown of the main types from the ranges covered above, with tips on when and why you’d pick each style:

Turnout Rugs

• 0g/No Fill (Lightweight): Best for spring, summer, or mild wet weather. Protects against rain and wind without adding warmth. Great for horses that run hot or are living out.

• 50g/100g (Light Insulation): Good for cool, wet days or clipped horses in mild weather. Adds a touch of warmth without overheating.

• 150g/250g (Medium Insulation): Ideal for autumn and spring, or milder winter days. Suitable for most horses in moderate climates.

• 300g (Heavyweight): Designed for cold winter conditions, older horses, or those who feel the cold. Provides maximum warmth and protection.

Special Turnout Styles

• Classic Cut: Standard fit with shoulder darts for room and comfort. Works for most horses.

• High Neck: Extra coverage up the neck for horses prone to rain scald or those needing more front protection. No need for a separate neck cover.

• Full Neck: Complete protection from poll to tail, ideal for harsh weather or clipped horses.

• Big Neck: Wider fit for stallions, cobs, draughts, or horses with broad chests/shoulders.

• Pony Fit: Sized for ponies—same features as horse rugs, just scaled down.

• Eco-Friendly (Greenline): Made from recycled materials for owners prioritising sustainability.

Stable Rugs

• Stable Sheets (No Fill): For stable use in mild weather, travel, or as a show rug. Keeps dust off and coat smooth.

• 150g/300g Stable Rugs: Warmth for stabled horses in cooler or cold weather. Choose fill based on your stable’s temperature and your horse’s needs.

Coolers, Mesh, and Therapy Rugs

• Coolers (e.g., Competition, Mesh): Used after work to wick moisture, cool the horse, or for travel. Mesh coolers are best for warm weather.

• Therapy Range: Uses stainless steel mesh to reflect magnetic fields, supporting circulation and recovery. Choose for horses with back issues, slow warm-up, or needing recovery support.

• Therapy Turnout: Combines weather protection and therapy benefits—ideal for horses needing both.

Accessories

• Combi/Neck Covers: Add to compatible rugs for extra neck protection. Choose insulated or uninsulated based on weather.

• Dog Bed Topper: For dogs needing extra recovery/comfort, especially older or working dogs.

Fit & Sizing

• Slim Fit (Freedom, Twill): Best for narrow or Thoroughbred types. Broader horses may need to size up or pick Big Neck styles.

• Shoulder Darts (Irish, Greenline): More tailored fit and freedom of movement.

Quick-Reference Table

Tip: Always measure your horse and check the fit notes for each range. Consider layering options and neck attachments for maximum flexibility.