Bucas Sweet-itch Zebra Rug

Taking the lead from their hugely successful Bucas Buzz Off Zebra range, the company have developed a fabric with the synonymous Bucas Zebra stripe that prevents the tinier biting mites, culicoides midge population, from getting to the horse. Prevention is the key to the sweet itch problem so ensuring the horse is covered before the midge biting season prevails will help this miserable syndrome.
The first of its kind, this sweet itch/fly rug with zebra-like stripes prevents
equines being bitten by the offending small biting flies and repels the bigger,
aggressive horse flies by the confusing zebra stripe proven by scientists to
keep them away.

This unique Sweet Itch Zebra Rug is made from a specially developed fabric that
blocks entry from even the smallest of insects. 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. Shoulder darts
enable freedom of movement and a generous tail flap covers this hugely
problematic area, preventing the small biting flies reaching the tail. Leg
straps keep it firmly in place during your horse’s time in the field, and an
overlapping, padded and lined front ensures it stays comfortable no matter how
long your horse needs to wear it.

Bucas Sweet Itch Zebra also offers UV protection for horses preventing sunburn
and stopping the coat from getting bleached.