In this issue we talk to Zebra Products rider Tabitha Kyle on the topic of why she chooses Bucas rugs.

The accolade is one of the British Equestrian Trade Association’s 8 Business Awards, which celebrate high levels of achievement displayed throughout the industry.

Simon Middleton, Managing Director of Zebra Products said: “We are delighted & honoured to be able to sponsor the Retailer of the Year awards. These prestigious awards provide a superb platform to support & acknowledge some of the UK’s greatest equestrian retailers. They also enable Zebra Products to be able to give something special back to the industry. The very best of luck to all the entrants!”
BETA executive director Claire Williams added: “We are delighted to welcome support from Zebra Products as the new sponsor of this award. This is one the most sought after award by retailers so it is appropriate for it to be supported by a company such as Zebra Products”

Nominations for the Zebra Products Retailer of the Year award should be made by 31 January 2022. Forms can be completed online via www.beta-uk.org, Zebra Products, through the link ROTY Nomination form or using the downloaded form which can be posted to BETA, East Wing, Stockeld Park, Wetherby LS22 4AW, or emailed to agy@beta-uk.org.

Winners of the awards will be announced during the BETA Conference and Business Awards ceremony in March 2022

Colour: Black

Sizes: 6 to 10.5

Price: £41.99

The Bucas Atlantic Turnout range is a rugged addition to the Bucas collection of robust and durable turnouts offering protection across a broad range of temperatures.
The Atlantic Range has a Ballistic Nylon outer and introduces the new silky Dermo-care lining with wicking and Stay-dry properties that helps to keep the horse dry and the coat smooth and soft.
The Atlantic has a Click’n Go front closure with magnetic Snap-lock to help keep the rug securely fastened on your horse. It is the perfect fit with shoulder darts and Ballistic nylon shell with waterproof and breathable coating. With a great choice of insulation, 50g, 200g and 400g, you are bound to find a suitable weight for all weathers.

The Bucas Quarter Sheet is the ideal light weight and durable all weather exercise rug which fits perfectly over the back behind the saddle to keep the horse warm and dry while exercising.
It is also available as a Therapy Quarter Sheet which helps to stimulates blood circulation and oxygen flow in the horse’s body and back. This helps heal and reduce both swelling and inflammation and helps increase blood circulation and warms up muscles faster while you ride.

The Bucas Power Turnout range offers the best possible strength, durability, and quality.
It provides perfect comfort and protection at both lower and higher temperatures than other rugs of similar weight.
The Bucas Power Turnout has a ballistic nylon outer, is waterproof, breathable and has a heat reflective inner aluminium coating.
Shoulder darts and Click’n Go with Snap-lock front fastening system means the Power Turnout is always the perfect fit!
The Power Turnout also comes with Stay-dry Anti-Bacterial lining which means the rug can be put on a wet horse the same way as a sweat rug.
It will quickly dry the horse and can be left on, thus avoiding extra rug changes. Available in a Classic cut, with a Combi Neck sold separately, Big Neck and High Neck style.
The Power Turnout Big Neck is a great rug for stallions and breeds of horses that tend to be wider across the shoulders like Friesians, Andalusian and Draughts.
Available in colour Silver, sizes 5’0’’ to 7’2’’.
Priced from £231 to £293.

The Amerigo Protector Stud Girth is an essential piece of equipment for any jumping horse.
Small sometimes unnoticed injuries inflicted by studs can affect a horses’ performance over fences and its willingness to jump.
Offering the highest level of protection for your horse, the Amerigo Protector Stud Girth is specially shaped to protect the horse where necessary but still allows it that vital freedom of movement.
The special shape provides extra comfort for the horse and the front side of the girth is softly padded with calfskin with three different options for choice of easy martingale attachment, traditional ring, buckled strap and flexible snap clip. Double sided triple elastic allows centralised positioning.
In keeping with the quality of their saddles, the Amerigo accessories are not only made from the finest materials but are technically designed and engineered to give you the highest level of protection and comfort for your horse.
The Amerigo Protector Stud Girth is priced at around £478.

The Bucas Therapy Cooler helps to prevent numerous problems and also helps in the treatment of a vast array of ailments.
The Recuptex material is made from an extremely fine, stainless steel mesh so it reflects the magnetic fields created inside the body. This stimulates blood circulation and oxygen flow in the horse’s body and back, which heals and reduces both swelling and inflammation and promotes faster healing.
It can be left on your horse for 24 hours, 7 days a week if necessary as it is not a magnetic rug, but it is advised to slowly increase and monitor the use of the Bucas Therapy Cooler when first used.
These therapeutic rugs are the ideal choice for helping horses including those with back problems or who are a little slow to warm up when riding. It also has been known to accelerate the recovery process of some aliments, and all of this in a natural environment.