Bucas Smartex Extra Heavyweight Turnout Rug Iron Gate

The Bucas Smartex Extra Rug is one of the most versatile and durable turnout rugs available, designed to keep your horse warm, dry and comfortable in even the harshest conditions. Ideal for use in cold, wet weather, this rug combines advanced materials with intelligent design, making it a reliable choice throughout the winter season.

Constructed with a tough 1680D ballistic nylon outer, the Smartex Extra offers outstanding durability and long-lasting protection. It is fully waterproof (over 5000 mm hydrostatic head) and highly breathable (over 3000 g/24h/m²), ensuring that your horse stays dry and comfortable, even during prolonged turnout in bad weather.

The rug features Bucas’ innovative Stay-dry fleece lining, which allows it to be placed directly on a wet horse. The lining efficiently wicks away moisture, drying the horse quickly while remaining dry next to the skin. This eliminates the need for frequent rug changes and provides excellent comfort. The silk-feel shoulder lining helps reduce friction and prevent rubbing, making it ideal for sensitive horses.

With a heavyweight 300g insulation, the Smartex Extra is designed to provide superior warmth, making it ideal for winter conditions. The Click’n Go front closure with magnetic Snap-lock, shoulder darts, cross surcingles, deluxe leg straps, tail flap and deluxe tail cord all contribute to a secure and adjustable fit. The rug also includes neck attachment points and connection points for use with Bucas liners, quilts and coolers, giving you flexible layering options throughout the season.

The Smartex range is also available in a Big Neck version, specially designed for stallions and breeds with broader shoulders, such as Friesians, Andalusians and Draughts.

Key Features:

• 300g insulation for cold weather protection

• 1680D ballistic nylon outer for superior durability

• Waterproof > 5000 mm and breathable > 3000 g/24h/m²

• Stay-dry fleece lining can be used on a wet horse

• Silk-feel shoulder lining to reduce rubbing and discomfort

• Click’n Go front closure with magnetic Snap-lock

• Shoulder darts for freedom of movement

• Cross surcingles, deluxe leg straps, tail flap and deluxe tail cord

• Neck attachment points for added coverage

• Compatible with Bucas liners, quilts and coolers

• Available in sizes 115/5'0 to 170/7'2

• Big Neck version available in sizes 125/5'6 to 165/7'0

The Bucas Smartex Extra Rug delivers the ultimate in turnout protection, combining heavyweight warmth, moisture management and premium durability, making it the go-to rug for winter weather and unpredictable conditions.