Bucas Irish Turnout 100 Turnout Rug 100g

With a 100 g fill, the Bucas Irish Turnout 100 is the middle weight in the Irish range: more insulation than a light rug for the changing seasons, less than a full winter rug. This waterproof, breathable turnout rug is made for horses living out when the weather is cool and wet. It combines a 1200 denier Ripstop outer, a Dermo-care lining and a magnetic Snap-lock at the chest.

About this turnout rug

Anyone who rugs a horse knows the dilemma. The lightweight seems a bit thin overnight, the heavy winter rug is too much during the day. A 100 g fill of thermobonded polyester is meant for exactly that gap. The Irish Turnout 100 suits any horse that lives out, whatever discipline you ride: dressage, showjumping, eventing or leisure.

Bucas describes the Irish Turnout as a performance rug with great flexibility. That flexibility is in the details. The rug has connection points for Bucas Liners, Quilts & Coolers, so you can fasten an extra layer underneath, and attachment points for a matching neck cover. One 100 g rug can therefore cover a good part of the year.

The outer is woven in 1200 denier Ripstop, a pattern that makes tears less likely to start and stops them running on. The fabric reaches a hydrostatic head of more than 5000 mm and breathability of more than 3000 g/24h/m². Put simply: rain does not get through the fabric, and your horse's warmth and moisture do not stay trapped underneath.

Against the coat lies the Dermo-care lining, silky smooth and wicking. According to Bucas it helps the coat dry after washing or work and keeps the hair flat and soft.

The cut is the Classic Cut, with shoulder darts that give extra room around the chest and shoulder. The T-bar front closure uses a magnetic Snap-lock instead of hook and loop and keeps the rug correctly in place. Cross surcingles, a tail flap with tail loop and a Deluxe fillet string, which stops the rug lifting over the back in wind, complete the picture. Attachment points are provided for leg straps.

Key benefits

• 100 g fill: the step between a lightweight and a winter rug.
• 1200 denier Ripstop outer built for life in the field.
• Waterproof and breathable, so your horse stays dry outside and underneath.
• Silky Dermo-care lining that wicks moisture away.
• Magnetic Snap-lock: no hook and loop clogging up with hair and straw.
• Shoulder darts for a better fit around the shoulder.
• Ready for a neck cover and for Bucas Liners, Quilts & Coolers.

Practical advice

Start with the size. Bucas measures from the centre of the chest, over the highest point of the shoulder, to the back of the hind leg. Take the size nearest to your measurement. A rug that is too big slips to one side, presses on the withers and can cause rubs.

For timing, check the Rug Selector label Bucas attaches to the rug: it shows the recommended temperature range. A clipped horse, a sensitive breed, strong wind or high humidity all shift that range. With a Bucas Liner or Quilt underneath you can take the 100 g further into winter.

No rug is a seamless raincoat. Bucas itself says water can get in along edges and seams, and that in heavy rain water may run down the neck under the rug. Keep the rug clean too: droppings, urine and grease from the skin attack the coating. Wash at 30 degrees maximum with Bucas Rug Wash and restore the water-repellent finish with Bucas Rug Conditioner.

When to choose this turnout rug

Choose the Irish Turnout 100 if your horse lives out in autumn and on milder winter days and you want one rug that handles most of that period. It is also a logical choice if you already layer and need a solid outer.

If 100 g is too warm for your horse, there is the Bucas Irish Turnout 50. For real winter cold or a clipped horse, look at the Irish Turnout 300 or the Bucas Smartex Extra with 300 g, ballistic nylon and reflective strips. If recycled materials matter to you, the Bucas Greenline Turnout 100 has the same fill in a recycled 600 denier Ripstop. If the neck needs covering, there is the Bucas Freedom Turnout + Neck 100.

Technical specifications

• Brand: Bucas
• Model: Irish Turnout 100
• Type: turnout rug, Classic Cut
• Outer fabric: 1200 denier Ripstop
• Waterproofing: hydrostatic head of more than 5000 mm
• Breathability: more than 3000 g/24h/m²
• Lining: Dermo-care
• Fill: 100 g thermobonded polyester
• Front closure: T-bar with magnetic Snap-lock
• Shoulder darts: yes
• Surcingles: cross surcingles
• Leg straps: attachment points provided
• Tail: tail flap with tail loop, Deluxe fillet string
• Neck: attachment points for the Irish Turnout Neck (separate, on request)
• Layering: connection points for Bucas Liners, Quilts & Coolers
• Colour at Maddelin: Black/Gold
• Sizes at Maddelin: 145/195/6.6 and 155/205/6.9
• Care: hand or machine wash at 30 degrees maximum with Bucas Rug Wash, do not spin or tumble dry
• Warranty: 2 years against manufacturing and material defects
• Country of manufacture: China

Frequently asked questions

When should I use a 100 g rug?
When a lightweight is no longer enough but a winter rug is still too warm. Bucas gives the recommended temperature range on the Rug Selector label attached to the rug. Breed, clipping, humidity and wind also determine what your horse needs.

What is the difference between the Irish Turnout 100 and the Irish Turnout 300?
The fill: 100 g versus 300 g. Everything else, from the 1200 denier Ripstop to the Snap-lock closure, is the same. The 300 g is the winter version.

Which size does my horse need?
Measure from the centre of the chest, over the highest point of the shoulder, to the back of the hind leg, and choose the nearest size. Bucas size 145 corresponds to 145/195/6.6, size 155 to 155/205/6.9.

Do you have other sizes?
We stock 145/195/6.6 and 155/205/6.9. Other sizes can be ordered on request.

Will a neck cover or liner fit this rug?
Yes, both. There are attachment points for the Irish Turnout Neck and connection points for Bucas Liners, Quilts & Coolers. We do not keep the separate neck as standard; we order it on request.

Can this rug go in the washing machine?
Yes, at 30 degrees maximum on a gentle cycle, or by hand. Use only Bucas Rug Wash, as household detergent can damage the waterproof coating. No fabric softener, no spinning, no tumble drying, no dry cleaning. Dry flat or hanging, then apply Bucas Rug Conditioner to the clean outer side.

Is the rug suitable for a broad-chested horse?
The shoulder darts already give extra room. If that is not enough, there is a Bucas Chest Extender for the magnetic T-bar (model 802, for rugs from 2017 onwards), available on request.

In short

• The Bucas Irish Turnout 100 is a waterproof, breathable turnout rug with a 100 g fill, the middle weight between light and winter.
• The outer fabric of the Irish Turnout 100 is tear-resistant 1200 denier Ripstop.
• The Dermo-care lining is silky smooth, wicks moisture and keeps the coat flat.
• The T-bar with magnetic Snap-lock holds the rug in place without hook and loop.
• Shoulder darts, cross surcingles, tail flap and Deluxe fillet string give a stable fit in the Classic Cut.
• A neck cover and Bucas Liners, Quilts & Coolers can be attached to the rug.
• Maddelin offers the Irish Turnout 100 in Black/Gold, in sizes 145/195/6.6 and 155/205/6.9; other sizes on request.

Bucas

Bucas is een Iers merk dat wereldwijd bekendstaat om zijn hoogwaardige paardendekens. Het merk combineert innovatieve materialen met doordacht design om paarden optimale bescherming, comfort en temperatuurregulatie te bieden.

Bucas-dekens staan vooral bekend om hun technische voeringen, ademende stoffen en duurzame waterdichte materialen. Veel modellen zijn ontwikkeld met speciale voeringen die vocht afvoeren en helpen om de vacht van het paard droog en comfortabel te houden, zelfs wanneer de deken op een nat paard wordt gelegd.

Dankzij hun uitstekende pasvorm, sterke materialen en innovatieve technologieën zijn Bucas-dekens een populaire keuze bij ruiters die hun paard het hele jaar door betrouwbare bescherming willen bieden op stal, tijdens transport of in de wei.