Bandages under boots for jumping

[MagicMelon]

It seemed to be a bit of a fad last summer to put bandages on underneath boots for show jumping on sun-baked ground. Does anybody know if there is any basis behind this?

And also if they are useful for extra support - which are best? I only have fleece ones which are way too bulky for under boots.

 

[Lobelia_Overhill]

I seem to remember many years ago it was the vogue to have bandages and tendon boots on the front legs, not sure if it was just the "in" thing or there was any logic behind it...

 

[kerilli]

not a good idea imho, new research shows that the more you have on a horse's legs, the more the shockwaves from the foot hitting the ground are amplified, they dissipate more quickly with no boots or bandages, or with the lightest-weight boots as possible. also, tendons overheating due to boots and bandages is a very real problem, and putting both on doesn't sound like a good idea to me.
i don't think either works as support tbh. i wouldn't jump on rock-hard ground, and i don't think any boot or bandage can limit the possible damage.

 

[MagicMelon]

Ahh ok, thanks Kerilli. I did wonder about the heat issue. I wont be trying it this summer then