Re: RC: leg wraps

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Wrapping a horses legs can prevent fluid build up in the tissues.  I am not 
a technical person, perhaps one of the vets will explain better, but if a 
horse stands after exercise, fluids build up and restrict blood flow, thus 
preventing healing to the various stresses incurred.

However, if legs are not wrapped properly, you can cause more harm than 
good. Too lose and they are dangerous when they slip down, too tight and 
they can cut off circulation altogether.  To get a GREAT education on how 
to and not to wrap legs, go work at a racetrack for a few years...you will 
see it all...

A simple thing to remember, NEVER wrap without "cottons" for padding.  Get 
a few lessons from someone who really knows how to do it and PRACTICE!!!!

Best thing to do, IMO, is to turn the horse lose in an area where he will 
move around.  If he is too tired to move around, walk him FREQUENTLY.

Teddy

At 09:10 PM 4/26/2000, TddWil@aol.com wrote:
>What does wrapping a horse's legs after a workout do? What kind of bandages
>are used, polo, track or stable(as labeled in catalogs)? I normally see
>bandages used over quilts. Also, while I'm thinking about it, what kind of
>things should be done after a long ride (50+) to make the horse feel better.
>I'm not talking about a sick or injured horse. I know I'm sore/stiff the next
>day so I figure he is too.
>
>                                              Shelly in DE
>
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