Alternative to Sealtex Latex Bit Tape

[lizziebell]

Having just torn the last bit of tape off my bit as it was wearing out, I went to order some more only to find it’s no longer being made !! Anyone found an alternative bit wrap? I’ve tried to just Google “latex bandage”, but it just throws up lots of ”latex free” options.

 

[zoon]

Having just torn the last bit of tape off my bit as it was wearing out, I went to order some more only to find it’s no longer being made !! Anyone found an alternative bit wrap? I’ve tried to just Google “latex bandage”, but it just throws up lots of ”latex free” options.

I wrap my horses bit in a chamois leather. I did try sealtex years ago, but it wasn’t as good. I cut the chamois into a strip, wrap the bit and sew the loose end. You have to briefly soak the bit in water before use to soften the chamois. Very old school, but far more effective I think

 

[Whereismyglove]

It's still in stock at JS equine

 

[lizziebell]

It's still in stock at JS equine

Do you have a link as I can’t see it on thier website. Thanks

 

[Hallo2012]

compeed blister plasters are the only decent alternative.

the fager one is crap, and chamois/vetwrap/elastoplast are not FEI legal.

you will get away with compeeds as they look so similar.

i have one that cannot be ridden without it, and although i probably have 5 years worth stashed, i keep looking for just in case alternatives!

 

[lizziebell]

I wrap my horses bit in a chamois leather. I did try sealtex years ago, but it wasn’t as good. I cut the chamois into a strip, wrap the bit and sew the loose end. You have to briefly soak the bit in water before use to soften the chamois. Very old school, but far more effective I think

Thank you.

 

[lizziebell]

compeed blister plasters are the only decent alternative.

the fager one is crap, and chamois/vetwrap/elastoplast are not FEI legal.

you will get away with compeeds as they look so similar.

i have one that cannot be ridden without it, and although i probably have 5 years worth stashed, i keep looking for just in case alternatives!

Thank you. I do actually think I have some compeed plasters somewhere so will try them.

In the meantime I have ordered Latex Teat Bandage to see how that will work. It’s for cattle udders. Stumbled across it when googling - just don’t search “teat bandage” on Amazon or eBay as what products it gave me were rather interesting and now Amazon keeps suggesting “other products I may be interested in” which are akin to 50 Shades of Grey

 

[Hallo2012]

Thank you. I do actually think I have some compeed plasters somewhere so will try them.

In the meantime I have ordered Latex Teet Bandage to see how that will work. It’s for cattle udders. Stumbled across it when googling - just don’t search “teet bandage” on Amazon or eBay as what products it gave me were rather interesting and now Amazon keeps suggesting “other products I may be interested in” which are akin to 50 Shades of Grey

i am off to get some teet bandage to add to my collection, thanks!

 

[lizziebell]

i am off to get some teet bandage to add to my collection, thanks!

I’ll let you know if it works. There’s two versions; medicated and non-medicated, so obviously I’ve bought the non-medicated tape.

 

[Hallo2012]

I’ll let you know if it works. There’s two versions; medicated and non-medicated, so obviously I’ve bought the non-medicated tape.

is that the bovivet brand?

 

[lizziebell]

is that the bovivet brand?

Yes, by Agrihealth.

 

[Hallo2012]

Yes, by Agrihealth.

legend, thanks!

 

[lizziebell]

legend, thanks!

It might not be any good, so will let you know when it arrives.

 

[MuffettMischief]

Vetwrap does the trick

 

[Hallo2012]

Vetwrap does the trick

not FEI legal if needed for competing though

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Please could I ask why you wrap your bit?

 

[lizziebell]

Please could I ask why you wrap your bit?

For mine, it’s because he doesn’t like the feel of metal bits, but none of the rubber/ nathe types suit him.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

For mine, it’s because he doesn’t like the feel of metal bits, but none of the rubber/ nathe types suit him.

Thank you. My lad has a sensitive mouth and I never thought of doing this!

 

[lizziebell]

legend, thanks!

Teat tape arrived this afternoon after I’d ridden. But I’ve wrapped my bit ready to try tomorrow. It’s not as strong as Sealtex, so you can’t stretch it as much as it just snaps. It’s more “Spongey” and really sticky. Not sure it’s going to hold up for more than one ride.

 

[Hallo2012]

Teat tape arrived this afternoon after I’d ridden. But I’ve wrapped my bit ready to try tomorrow. It’s not as strong as Sealtex, so you can’t stretch it as much as it just snaps. It’s more “Spongey” and really sticky. Not sure it’s going to hold up for more than one ride.

sounds similar to the fager stuff then

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Is there an art to wrapping a bit? Is it just a case of getting it level?

 

[lizziebell]

Is there an art to wrapping a bit? Is it just a case of getting it level?

Trail and error really, and depends on shape of bit. If you’re using vetwrap, then make sure you pull it as taut as possible - I tend to start from the ring moving into the middle, then back to the ring. Then repeat on the other side.