Bucas sunshower rug?

[Dogstar]

Hi has anyone got one of these? Keen to know whether they really are OK to leave on a horse in June/July; I have an IDxTB who is a total wuss, it only has to rain for a few hours in the Summer and he is a shaking mess. I am worried about him while I go on holiday; I'm getting someone to check him twice a day but he could be a shivering wreck by the time she arrives so I thought leaving him in one of these could solve the problem...Any reports appreciated thanks!

 

[Madam_max]

Yes I have one and it's fab. In fact I love all Bucas rugs. My ID X TB goes out in hers now if its raining.

 

[Dogstar]

Oh excellent thanks -I didn't want him to overheat

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Just be aware that it is not any more than very light drizzle proof. I used mine once. It showered and she was soaked through. Very unhappy as my Bucas Smartex Rain is fab. I got her a Rhino LW rug instead which is wonderful. I only use it on cooler days as it is warmer than the Sunshower.

 

[Dogstar]

Ah. Maybe not the answer then. Bother! Unless you got a duff one maybe? Ta for the assistance!

 

[lucemoose]

i love mine! i really like the fact its light to reflect and has a mesh lining
also the amigo is ok- they are cheap on hope valley saddlery atm.

 

[Dogstar]

But does your Sunshower let the rain through though!? Thanks!

 

[Willow1]

Hi

These rugs are great for days like today with sunshine and showers, but as has already been said, when my mare was wearing hers during a very wet night, she was soaked through when I checked her the next morning.
I guess they really are 'shower' proof and not 'persistant' rain proof! I use it when light rain is forecast and for this it does its job well and I don't have to stress about her overheating, and as she is grey and a mud monster, it does a pretty good job of keeping her clean!

 

[Dogstar]

Ah thanks for that. I guess I will have to rethink, as it's the heavier rain that's the problem. Cheers for the feedback, they are not cheap so I am pleased to learn this beforehand

 

[nicky_jakey]

I've got one & is some of the best money I've spent recently - very pleased!
Have to say that mine is totally waterproof. We've had a few recent downpours & he has been dry over his back. He was a bit wet at the shoulders - as normal for any rug without a neck cover.
I've washed the rug a couple of times in my home washing machine - but always use Nikwax waterproof wash & reproofer.
The rug has performed perfectly - in both hot / wet weather - and I'm personally very pleased. I've also got a Fal lightweight rug but it has nylon lining, he will sweat in this rug if its warm / sunny. He's never sweated in the Sunshower.
Perhaps the rugs differ in 'waterproofness'?? Or wash in re-proofer to ensure a dry horse??
Hope this helps!

 

[Willow1]

Thanks for the tip - I'll try giving it a wash in the re-proofer and see if that helps!