Sweet-itch Rug

115.00149.00

The Sweet Itch Range from Bucas is made from a specially developed fabric that blocks entry from even the smallest of insects.

The Bucas Sweet Itch rugs offer relief to horses that suffer from summer eczema. Particular attention has been paid to the mane and tail areas ensuring that they are protected to prevent the itch – scratch cycle that is synonymous with Sweet Itch.

The design is a full body cover, with a neck that reaches to the ears covering the whole mane area. An elasticated, detachable belly flap covers from the elbow to the sheath, offering protection to the horse’s whole body.

Available in Silver/Blue and Zebra stripes which helps confuses the flies as proven by scientists. The rug also helps prevent the coat from getting bleached.

The Sweet-itch and Sweet-itch Zebra block 99% of UV rays.

Available in:

  • 649 Sweet-itch Zebra
  • 645 Sweet-itch

Sizes

  • Sweet Itch Zebra & Sweet Itch Zebra – 85 / 3’6” / 42” – 165 / 7’0” / 84

 

Chest Extender

  • All Sweet-Itch Rugs – 802 Chest Extender T-bar Magnetic

Features

Sun Reflective
Sun-reflective silver outer helps to keep your horse comfortable by reflecting the sun's rays away from the horse.
Shoulder Darts
Shoulder Darts helps to give your horse a more tailored fit across the chest and shoulder area. These are a signature design feature from Bucas.
Pony Sizes
Available in smaller sizes to fit ponies
Zebra Effect
Zebra stripes proven to confuse and repel flies
Anti UV
Anti-insect
Designed to repel insects
Snap-lock
Snap-lock magnetic closure help keep you Bucas rug secure on your horse. It eliminates the use of Hook & Loop closures on the chest making it a more comfortable fit for your horse.
T-bar
T-bar front closures to help keep your Bucas rug secure on your horse.
Fillet String
Fillet string prevents our rug from flipping up your horses back while they relax in their field. It also helps to secure your rug on our horse.
Additional features
  • The Zebra stripe is proven to keep flies away
  • Strong Polyester Fabric
  • UV protection
  • T-bar with Snap-lock magnetic front closure
  • Elasticated and detachable belly pad
  • Shoulder darts
  • Silk-feel lining on the shoulders area
  • Silk-feel lining on crest of neck
  • Elasticated brow band to keep neck in position
  • Tail flap
  • Leg straps
  • Fillet string

SPECS

colour
  • Silver/navy

  • Zebra

size
  • 100/4'3

  • 105/4'6

  • 110/4'9

  • 115/5'0

  • 120/5'3

  • 125/5'6

  • 130/5'9

  • 135/6'0

  • 140/6'3

  • 145/6'6

  • 155/6'9

  • 165/7'0

  • 170/7'2

  • 85/3'6

  • 90/3'9

  • 95/4'0

FAQ

Which Bucas lining is best?

The best lining for your horse would be dependent on the purpose of the rug and your own personal preference.

All of the Bucas Linings come with their pros, so it really does depend on the purpose of the rug and whether it will work in a convenient way for you and your horse’s needs.

How do I know what size rug to buy?

Please email admin@bucas.com with your name and address to receive a free Bucas measuring tape.

If you already have a Bucas measuring tape, follow the steps in the video below.

My Buzz-Off belly pad is too tight, what can I do?

If you find the Bucas belly pad is too tight for your horse, you can purchase belly pad extender straps and / or a larger Bucas belly pad from your Bucas retailer.

I have an old Bucas blanket that needs new surcingle’s / front strap / buckle etc. How can I repair my rug?

Bucas does not offer a repair service. However, Bucas repair parts and repair kits are available from Bucas retailers. You will need to provide the retailer with label details from inside the rug, size of the rug and colour to insure you order the correct parts.

What percentage of UV rays do Bucas fly rugs block?

Sweet-itch and Sweet-itch Zebra block 99% of UV rays.

Buzz-off and Buzz-off Zebra block more that 75% of UV rays.

Buzz-Off Rain and Buzz-Off Zebra blocks a combined total of over 85% of UV rays.

Buzz-Off X blocks 70% of UV rays.

Sweet-itch X Light blocks a combined total of 85% of UV rays.

Freedom fly rugs block 60% UV rays.

Is the Bucas Therapy a magnetic rug?

The Bucas therapy rug it is not a magnetic rug; it is made from an extremely fine stainless-steel mesh that reflects the magnetic fields naturally occurring within the body.

The Therapy fabric will not work on a non living being, it can only work on an animal/species with a circulation system.

For this reason the therapy fabric and range from Bucas is considered one of the most non invasive therapy treatments available to you and your horse as it works directly with the horse’s system.

Which weight rug should I chose?

All Bucas turnout rugs have a recommended temperature guide to help customers select the right rug for their requirements. When rugging your horse, you should take into consideration variable factors such as wind, humidity, shelter, age of horse, clipped/unclipped horse.

Bucas rugs range from 0g – 400g.

All of the above Temperature Ranges are “recommendations”. Actual range depends on many factors, like if your horses is clipped or unclipped, sunshine, humidity, wind, your horse’s activity and your horse’s natural body temperature (higher or lower then an average horse).

What is the difference between the Bucas flysheets?

The Buzz-Off and Sweet-itch ranges are available in blue/ silver, which reflects the sun and keeps the horse cool. And Zebra stripe, which has been proven to deter flies.

Buzz-Off & Buzz-Off Zebra

The original Bucas fly rug. A specially developed lightweight fine mesh fabric which locks out flies!

Buzz-Off rain & Buzz-Off Zebra rain

A combination of the Buzz-off and Sun shower, The Buzz-off rain has a waterproof upper panel and mesh lower. Making it perfect for warm showery days.

Sweet itch & Sweet itch Zebra

A durable closed fabric fly rug, designed to block entry from even the smallest of insects.

Freedom flysheet

Bucas Freedom flysheets are limited edition products, released each Spring / Summer in the season’s hottest colours.

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