Help with exercise bandages

[PingPongPony]

Hi all, just wondered wether some of you may be able to help, i have two sets of exercise bandages, not the fleecy type ones, one set that are elasticated, and one set that is slighly elasticated but is sort of a x between the elasticated ones and the fleece ones. My problem is, that both of the sets slip very easily, it takes about 2 circles of trot for them to start sliding. At first i thought i'm putting them on too loosely, but even when i tightened them, they still slide, and i don't want them too tight because thats not any good either So any ideas of how to stop them from sliding?
And have any of yout tried the bandages that are half fleece half elasticated and are these any good?
Thank you!

 

[JillA]

Are you using Fybagee or gamgee or another liner under them? Exercise bandages can cause damage if they are used without something suitable under them, they are intrinsically uneven however good you are at doing them, and as such can damage tendons. Use good gamgee or fybagee or other liner, then the bandages should be snug, no more, so as not to cut of bood supply or do any other damage

 

[PingPongPony]

ah, thats where i'm going wrong them. no i havent been using any liner because a) didn't know i need to, thought thats its the same principle as with fleece ones, and b) dont really like the bulkiness. I shall just use fleecy ones then.
Have you used the half fleece half exercise bandage ones? are they any good?

 

[JillA]

Fleece ones are surely stable bandages, for warmth/support after injury, and those with elastic are the same except give slightly more support - I would think, I have never used them. Exercise bandages are the plain elasticated ones and need to be applied carefully with a liner. Can I ask why you are using bandages? Unless there is a good reason you are better off without - bandages heat the tendons which to remain healthy need to stay as cool as possible. I don't even using brushing boots these days since I realised they can heat the tendons as well. Bandages just really offer support if they are applied properly, otherwise they do more harm than good TBH

 

[StormyMoments]

i have some half fleece half elastic type ones and they dont move and i dont put them on very tight at all.

fleece ones i have used always fall down and the same with normal elastic exercise bandages with pads underneath but then i dont like bandaging all that much because im lazy

 

[PingPongPony]

Fleece ones are surely stable bandages, for warmth/support after injury, and those with elastic are the same except give slightly more support - I would think, I have never used them. Exercise bandages are the plain elasticated ones and need to be applied carefully with a liner. Can I ask why you are using bandages? Unless there is a good reason you are better off without - bandages heat the tendons which to remain healthy need to stay as cool as possible. I don't even using brushing boots these days since I realised they can heat the tendons as well. Bandages just really offer support if they are applied properly, otherwise they do more harm than good TBH

She has boots or bandages for jumping, to protect from knocks etc, or incase she strikes her fronts with her hinds. I'd much rather be safe than sorry tbh, she's 17years old, and has never had any problems with tendons despite being booted since being broken. thank you for the info

 

[PingPongPony]

i have some half fleece half elastic type ones and they dont move and i dont put them on very tight at all.

fleece ones i have used always fall down and the same with normal elastic exercise bandages with pads underneath but then i dont like bandaging all that much because im lazy

i do like the sound of those so i might get them im normally too lazy but i dont have any red roots to match her saddle cloth so she'll have bandages that are cheaper

 

[Singing Dawg]

Fleece ones are surely stable bandages, for warmth/support after injury, and those with elastic are the same except give slightly more support - I would think, I have never used them. Exercise bandages are the plain elasticated ones and need to be applied carefully with a liner. Can I ask why you are using bandages? Unless there is a good reason you are better off without - bandages heat the tendons which to remain healthy need to stay as cool as possible. I don't even using brushing boots these days since I realised they can heat the tendons as well. Bandages just really offer support if they are applied properly, otherwise they do more harm than good TBH

Thank goodness. Sense at last. Three cheers for JillA, a lady after my own heart. I too see no point in these fluffy bandages other than matchy matchy nonsense, i hope all the advocates of matchymatchyness read your post. Soon!

 

[Dusty85]

Couldnt agree more. The only time i personally use bandages are after a days hunting, and i use stable bandages with gamgee underneath, and that is purely to support/prevent any swelling (not that he's ever had any- but i dont want to push my luck!)

In my opinion bandages are more hassle and cause more confusion than they are worth! (And i think most dressage horses seem to have them on for show rather than being helpful, but again, this is only my opinion!)

 

[Sol]

I find it takes no more time to put on bandages (with plenty of practise of course) than boots, in all reality. My boy wears bandages. He's narrow, super narrow, and with boots on you can hear the boots catch each other, I prefer bandages as they're more cushioned, they're also easier to wash & dry (I use fleece ones). They're cheaper too. He's not had an issue. The fact that they match his saddlecloth really isn't all that big an issue, surely? Should I go out of my way to get ones that don't match maybe? Nothing wrong with having the odd pretty thing in your life!

 

[Billabongchick]

I have to use bandages on ours as her legs have to be protected from UV light and boots rub her sore skin. I'm used to bandaging without liners as used to be a polo groom and never had probs. I run a long bandage end flap down the length and either side of tendon and bandage down over this flap which helps stop them sliding down as the fleece grips against itself and also the flap gives a smooth layer along the whole tendon so you don't get as much unevenness in tension as you bandage round.