Rubber Flatback Bucket is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Jcsh from
Rubber vs Plastic
I bought this because my horse started biting on her plastic bucket. She is 23 years old. She just started doing this recently?
Date published: 2022-04-20
Rated 5 out of
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whitewolfe001 from
Perfect for winter, Smartpak bucket cozy fits
Due to freezing temps I bought this bucket (because rubber of course is easier to break ice out of), along with another Smartpak insulated bucket cozy cover. This rubber bucket is shaped a little differently from a standard 5 gallon flatback bucket so at first I thought the cozy wasn't going to work with it, but with some wrangling, it did! The cozy keeps the water from freezing as much (I would have just a film of ice instead of freezing solid) and in the worst weather, if I needed to kick ice out it, the rubber flexes and lets go, so it was a perfect combo for winter. :) I thought it was a little bit pricey for a bucket but I couldn't find any type of other rubber buckets (other stores sell this exact same bucket) so of course I chose to order it from Smartpak because of the awesome service and free shipping with my Smartpaks.
Date published: 2016-03-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Oldtimer from
Needed a tough bucket
My horse is tough on buckets, hopefully this will be tougher!
Date published: 2015-10-23
Rated 4 out of
5
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marilyn from
It's a good size rubber bucket
The bucket is a good size. The flat back keeps it from rolling around. The rim is still in tact even with my horse cribbing on it. It will be interesting to see how it holds up in the winter when the ice sets in. The rubber smell also goes away in a few hours of soaking in a mild bleach solution.
Date published: 2015-10-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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SanJoseRider from
Great Bucket, would recommend!
This is a great bucket. My horse will throw his shallow rubber feeders. This one (mostly) stays grounded. I would prefer he not eat dirt with his feed :) It's a nice heavy weight, and large size. Rubber will not crack like plastic. Great buy!
Date published: 2015-01-23
Rated 5 out of
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DJSM from
Great bucket!
This bucket is larger then I expected. I hang it on the wall and it works great!
Date published: 2014-05-30
Rated 5 out of
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HorseMom from
The Best Bucket for Cold Weather
I love this bucket and have many of them. They are indestructible and great to use in winter. Cold and snow don't bother them at all. A must have in every barn.
Date published: 2014-02-15
Rated 5 out of
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wranglerjean from
A Staple For Any Barn! They Last A Long Time!
I had bought the "The Better Bucket" that SmartPak sells a couple of times and the first time the bucket wore out and cracked around the handle area but it did hold up for over a year. Then, I replaced that bucket and got another "The Better Bucket" and the bottom fell out after a couple of months. So, I went back to my favorite Rubber Flatback Bucket that I have used for years and they hold up. They are heavy buckets and they hold up in the winter if you need to chip ice out of them or if a horse gets ruthless with them. Sometimes you just can't improve rubber. If "The Better Bucket" ever gets made into rubber I may buy one but my horses will have to deal with these buckets until then.
Date published: 2014-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Alice from
Awesome!
This bucket is so well made it is sure to stand up to our cold New England winters!
Date published: 2013-12-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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judyf from
A must have in the winter months
These rubber buckets last year after year. Especially in the cold months, they stand up to ice and don't split like lighter weight plastic buckets.
Date published: 2013-02-18