kc100
Well-Known Member
Right so mare is apparently a bit accident prone when it comes to her lower legs, latest mini-drama is some swelling around the pastern area. When I school or hack her I normally put on brushing boots but following latest drama I want to give a bit more protection so we will be using over-reach boots from now on. I also want to buy some new boots/bandages/wraps to go below the fetlock and cover some of the long pastern so basically there will be very little gap between the over-reach boots and bandages/boots/wraps to minimise any injury she might do to herself!
I'm pretty confused as to what to go for - I know bandages naturally come down to this area, but do they offer enough protection? I never know whether you are supposed to use pads underneath bandages either (bit of a bandaging novice, know how to put them on but not done it loads - I do have someone to check my bandaging though if I need help!). Boots - normal brushing boots dont come down low enough towards the pastern, but there are a few out there which do come lower, are these my best bet? Or finally has anyone tried these leg wrap things?
Here are a few I've seen (of each kind) - any thoughts/opinions/experiences welcome:
Bandages (combi ones with pads built in - sounds good but has anyone tried them?): http://www.equestrianclearance.com/...c-exercise-bandages-with-bandage-pads/540010/
Boots: http://www.equestrianclearance.com/p/brushing-boots/mark-todd-protective-boots/884820/
Wraps: http://www.equestrianclearance.com/p/leg-wraps-pads/equilibrium-stretch-flex-flatwork-wrap/7797/
Ideally would like to spend around £40 for a full set (would consider spending, maybe £50-60 at a push). Colour doesnt matter, will probably just go for black.
I'm pretty confused as to what to go for - I know bandages naturally come down to this area, but do they offer enough protection? I never know whether you are supposed to use pads underneath bandages either (bit of a bandaging novice, know how to put them on but not done it loads - I do have someone to check my bandaging though if I need help!). Boots - normal brushing boots dont come down low enough towards the pastern, but there are a few out there which do come lower, are these my best bet? Or finally has anyone tried these leg wrap things?
Here are a few I've seen (of each kind) - any thoughts/opinions/experiences welcome:
Bandages (combi ones with pads built in - sounds good but has anyone tried them?): http://www.equestrianclearance.com/...c-exercise-bandages-with-bandage-pads/540010/
Boots: http://www.equestrianclearance.com/p/brushing-boots/mark-todd-protective-boots/884820/
Wraps: http://www.equestrianclearance.com/p/leg-wraps-pads/equilibrium-stretch-flex-flatwork-wrap/7797/
Ideally would like to spend around £40 for a full set (would consider spending, maybe £50-60 at a push). Colour doesnt matter, will probably just go for black.
