How To Wrap Horse Legs For Support

Do you want to know how to wrap horse legs for support?

Are you interested in using your horse for show or jumping? If so, the information in this article is a must read. The information contained will help you to wrap your horse legs safely and effectively.

Wrapping up a horse is done for a lot of reasons. It can be used for support, protection, and as a wound treatment. Different people may prefer different types of wrap and may even have different ways of wrapping, particularly in the direction of the wrap. Firm and steady pressure is of utmost importance and it must be applied over the entire leg. The aim is to have a perfect blend of support and comfort for your horse.

A perfectly applied wrap can greatly reduce swelling on the horse’s legs. It can also hold a wound dressing in place, reduce bleeding and provide support for injured structures. But used incorrectly, wrapping can damage fragile tendons. Wrapping is usually done after a long strenuous ride. It will keep the horse’s legs from getting swollen.

Here’s how to wrap horse legs:

1. Make sure the horse’s leg is clean. Wipe with a clean cloth to get rid of dirt and debris.

2. Comfort should always be in mind. Find and use wraps that you and your horse are comfortable with. Bear in mind that when the quilt used underneath is thicker, it is less likely that your horse’s leg will get hurt.

3. Squat down on the ground by the leg that you want to wrap. Make sure that your wrap is rolled for easier unrolling and wrapping later.

4. Apply any type of liniment that you want to use as a brace. Make sure the liniment will not burn the horse’s leg. Mild substances can be very effective but liniments are not essential.

5. Take the edge of your pillow wrap and put it on your horse’s leg and pull towards the back to wrap it around.

6. Continue wrapping the pillow wrap around and make sure that it is snugly placed on the horse’s leg so it doesn’t slide down. Not so snug that it cuts of circulation. The pillow wrap should cover from under the knee to down and around the ankle.

7. After you have finished wrapping with the pillow wrap, support it with your hand and take the flannel wrap or bandage.

8. Now, start wrapping with the with the bandage. Start from the middle.

9. The direction of wrapping should be the same as with the pillow wrap.

10. As you wrap around the bandage from the middle, wrap it downwards and make sure that every area is covered as you carry on wrapping.

11. When you reach the most bottom part, start going up to the horse’s legs. Just continue on going up until your wrap runs out.

12. When you are finished, check if the wrapping is smooth and the Velcro should be pointing towards the back. Make sure the wrap is not too tight.

13. Don’t be lazy and get contented with your wrapping immediately. Evaluate your wrapping job. See if it is snugly fitted without causing too much discomfort to the horse. If you are not completely content, you really should remove it and do it again.