Bucas Smartex Extra Heavyweight Turnout Rug Iron Gate

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.

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How long will it take for my order to arrive?

We want to be crystal clear when it comes to managing your expectations; our website is stock managed to show you what items are available for same day dispatch and those which are externally warehoused and therefore, will take a little longer to arrive with you.

Simply make your product selections and a message will pop up telling you how long it will take us to dispatch your order; we call this our product availability message.  If you are happy with the product availability message on the item, checkout your order and we will ship your order in the timeframe stated.

If you have lots of items in your basket, please use the longest product availability message to work out when your order will arrive.  We care about our environmental impact, so we don't split ship orders unless you get in touch to request that we do so.  We will let you know on your order confirmation when we expect your order will arrive with you.

Whilst we do our best to meet the handling times stated in the product availability message, occasionally we can experience some delays in the delivery network.  At these times, a team member will email you to keep you updated on the progress of your order.

Selecting FedEx or DPD does not change our expected handling times; the service selected is always from the point of despatch not purchase.

If you do require an order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure we can accommodate your requirements as we hate to be party poopers!

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If you need an item next day, please check the following:

·         It is earlier than 1pm (if it is later than this please get in touch before ordering as we may still be able to assist)

·         It is a weekday (weekdays are Monday - Friday)

·         All items on your order show a product availability message of "Express Warehouse: Despatched same / next working day"

·         You have selected FedEx or DPD as your delivery option during checkout

Delivery is the next working day (please note Saturday and Sunday are not considered working days; if you require a Saturday delivery there will be an additional charge and you will need to contact customer services prior to ordering)

If you are unsure, please call our team and we will do what we can to help you get your order promptly. 

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Before choosing a courier, please make sure you are happy with the product availability message as these handling times apply before we ship your order.  If it doesn’t show “Express warehouse: immediate despatch”, it will not leave us on the same day you have placed the order.

We use FedEx, DPD and Royal Mail for most of our deliveries.  Some large items may come with other trusted 3rd party couriers.

Our Royal Mail economy service is usually delivered in two - three days.  You will receive a text message and an email confirming the day of delivery; Royal Mail provide a four hour time window for delivery.

FedEx and DPD are delivered next working day from point of despatch for UK mainland addresses or in two working days for Scottish Highlands, Islands, Northern Ireland, and Irish addresses.  You will receive a text message and an email confirming the day for delivery. 

Selecting FedEx or DPD does not mean your order will bypass our handling times; FedEx and DPD are from the point of despatch, not the point of purchase. 

If an item has an "Oversized goods must select FedEx" overlay on it, please ensure you select FedEx as your delivery option to avoid any delays with your order.

More information can be found on our Delivery Information page.

We offer a no hassle 30 days returns policy for refunds and exchanges. This starts from the day you receive your order not from the day we despatch. We offer a low cost returns service at a charge of £4.99 which covers the cost of returning your item and receiving your replacement order, further details can be found on our returns and exchanges page.

Further information can be found on our Returns & Exchanges page.