Is Latex bandage Vet Wrap?

[Mickeymoo]

As the title says really, I read on some posts to put latex bandage on my waterford to stop it cutting horses mouth out hunting. But is it VR and do I just put it on at the edges or does it go right across the mouthpiece.

 

[spaniel]

No its not the same stuff. Latex bandage is usully white and its incredibly sticky compared to vetwrap. Be careful as some horses are allergic to latex.

 

[MrsMozart]

I'm probably being a pain in the wotsit, but no other bit/noseband combination that will work without the cutting?

 

[Mickeymoo]

oh, could have a rash then instead of cuts..

No, MrsMozart, I have tried a grackle but he chomps until its stretched then gallops off with his head down. Pelham does nothing. I am considering an american gag but dont want to hunt on 2 reins - could I use roundings with one??

Maybe im just anticipating the worst as I did one OJD this year and he was a dream, but my last outing he cut himself. May leave well alone and stay off his mouth no matter what. He will burn out eventually wont he.

Thanks for your replies.

 

[wishfulthinking]

You can use vetwrap to wrap a bit but that may make the waterford ineffective as it will deaden the movement.

 

[Steeleydan]

I hunted my old hunter for years in an American gag that had a vulcanite mouth piece.Never ever cut him, and he could pull hard. And also I only used one rein(I would get all tangled up hunting wth 2 reins!)

 

[Mickeymoo]

I think im going to go the American gag route. I will have a look at the mouthpieces.

I thought also, what if the vet wrap came off in his mouth and choked the beastie.. poor lad.

Yes, he will be getting some american brakes to try I think!!

Thankyou x

 

[lucemoose]

The latex would render the waterford inaffective but the stuff wouldnt come off! I nearly broke a finger getting my bit wrap off last week!