Horse Care & Buying Tips : How to Properly Wrap a Horse's Leg

[BreyerCrazyCustoms32]

oh Yes!!!! Finally a video that does and talks! not just talking no doing

[orcas12]

just a tip you should of used colored leg raps instead of grey so we culd see it better against the white pad and gray horse. great vid tho!!!

[tessved]

No corners of the quilt wrap should be folded over. Starting at the top or middle with the outer wrap will depend on the length of the horses cannon bone and the length of the wrap. The outer wrap should never end 1/2 inch or more below the top of the quilt. It should be almost even with the top of the quilt. When wrapping from the front of the cannon bone toward the back, be very careful it is not too tight or you will have a bandage bow. Wrapped too loose, it will slip causing harm. 

[kattencat]

That just looks like it's going to cause to much heat. Though I don't ride english so I'm not sure. =\ I just put polo wraps on for maybe fourty minutes at a time so my horse doesn't swell or over heat.

[koko32597]

what kind of horse is that!?

[totalhunterjumper]

Great vid I just have a quick question how do I know what size my horse is for pillow and standing wraps

[xEquinexLuverx]

@totalhunterjumper find out there breed if tehre a cob cross then get cob sized one but yh google it

[butterfly101877]

These videos are awesome-she really knows what she's talking about!!

[almaloveschrome]

also remenber not to leave any wrinkels while bandaging cuz this can cause wrong pressure that can even make the horse ill

[b1fama]

standing bandages are to help support the lymphatic system and prevent swelling,so best to start at the bottom and work up, it is simple physics Lol, starting in the middle is dangerous unless you have a lot of experience as it could have a tighter pressure on the most delicate part of the tendon, I do like how a large soft pillow wrap has been used though

[StormValleyStables]

most people are taught to start in the middle. Starting at the bottem makes the wrap easier to fall off

[Danime]

What are the wraps called that you use when you go out hacking, the flourecent ones?

I need to know what they are like and how to use them correctly! Thanks. (:

[dogagilitygeek]

Vet Wrap/Co Flex Wrap Ex.....!!!!!

[StormValleyStables]

polo wraps maybe?

[elitaboobooface]

polo wraps. you use them the same way you use the flannel wraps in this video, but no pillow wrap is used under

[LaRanaTJ]

You start at the top, go to the bottom then back to the top again. But after events marine clay or an extracting coolant gel would serve the horse better. All she´s doing here is further heating an already hot limb! But here´s an idea better still - Dont push your horse past its strength and ability therefore removing any risk of swelling or overheating to the lower leg. I compete in Endurance. My horse has yet to suffer any swellings! - Is there not a law against this drivel?

[redrider4show]

With standing wraps you always start in the middle.  Polos begin at the top.

[BarrelsPolesandJack]

Oh, wow. I didn't know that. Thank you!

[westernhorse16]

Hey, i have a realy sutid question, but what is the difference between, standing wraps, polos, and splint boots? I'm havinga test later this week and need to know to pass!!! Thanks!

[redrider4show]

The video above is of a standing wrap. They are generally used when a horse has an injured leg such as bowed tendons, severe inflamation, etc. Both polo wraps and splint boots are athletic wraps.  Polos are fleece wraps that are wrapped a little differently than stable wraps (they begin at the top, with a tail that runs along the tendons on the back of the leg). They are used to protect the horse's legs and offer support from strain on tendons and ligaments.

[redrider4show]

If wrapped poorly, they can do more harm than good, so splint boots offer the same support without actually wrapping the leg like you would with a polo. They are becoming a popular first choice over polo wraps, because they leave less room for error. Also, correction to earlier statement: I have since seen standing wraps done from top to bottom and back up to the top, much like you would a polo. I am thinking that either way is a safe practice, if done properly.

[StormValleyStables]

splint boots provide no support, just protection

[TorqueBrooklyn]

@StormValleyStables Splint boots do provide support.

[StormValleyStables]

@TorqueBrooklyn it depends. If the boot has neoprene in it, the yes, it will provide *some* support. but not that much support to call them supportive. The neoprene will just absorb some of the shock from the impact of the horse's foot hitting the ground

[TorqueBrooklyn]

@StormValleyStables No, not all splint boots that don't have neoprene aren't supportive. Your right they are used for shock absorbtion, but they do also provide support.

[rideonwater2]

technically, i think you're supposed to start the flannel wrap at the top, but it probbly doesn't matter...just not too tight or else you cut off circulation!