Exercise bandage help

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I have seen thousands of pictures of different ways exercise bandages can be done but do not know which is the best way.
Should it cover the fetlock?

This was my first attempt at a proper one and advice and opinions would be brilliant!!
Thanks x
 
Hhequestrian said:
I have seen thousands of pictures of different ways exercise bandages can be done but do not know which is the best way.
Should it cover the fetlock?

This was my first attempt at a proper one and advice and opinions would be brilliant!!
Thanks x
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What I will say is that you need to be shown by someone who is good at bandaging. If you bandage incorrectly and cause pressure points it can have consequences for your horse.

A few pointers:

1) Always bandage anti clockwise.

2) The pressure needs to be even up and down the leg under the bandage, not too loose so the bandage moves, but not too tight to constrict anything.

3) Ensure the leg and the bandage is clean to stop rubbing.

4) Increments need to be even in order to stop pressure points.

But really, you MUST get someone experiencedto show you and supervise you in the flesh for the first few times as it can really have consequences if you bandage incorrectly!!! Bandaging really is an art in itself! (One of the few things I excel at, even a nurse complimented my bandaging once!!!)
 
Bandaging is definitely an art!

My tips are, always bandage towards the tail, anti-clockwise on the left legs, clockwise on the right legs.

I always use gamgee, and I use polo bandages as because they are not so stretchy you are less likely to cause harm.

I bandage just over the fetlock so that the joint is covered and protected.
 
I have been taught by someone who has been a head groom at a top level competition yard all her life and she bandaged over the fetlock so that is how she taught me. She checks al my bandages before I ride just o check they are correct. I just wanted to check as I know lots of people don't bandage the fetlock.

Thank you for your advice. i think for flatwork bandages look much neater than boots and it really is a skill id like to perfect.
 
I bandage over the fetlock with a v in front. I think it looks neater and you cover the ends of the tendons etc. I do sometimes just do the tendons above the fetlock but I'd rather do the fetlock.

I also like fleece or fleece/elastic mix. Pure elastic always use gamgee (but I'm lazy and holding gamgee and wrapping is too much hassle to do unless specifically requested ;) )
 
LJR said:
Bandaging is definitely an art!

My tips are, always bandage towards the tail, anti-clockwise on the left legs, clockwise on the right legs.

I always use gamgee, and I use polo bandages as because they are not so stretchy you are less likely to cause harm.

I bandage just over the fetlock so that the joint is covered and protected.
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The bandages I use are fleecy with a bit of stretch, quite similar to stable bandages. Is gamgee essential under an exercise bandage? I was told it was not needed unless you are doing a stable bandage. Do you find it better using gamgee underneath? I imagine it gives more protection but can imagine it looks very puffy and not very flexible when ridden in.
 
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