Stable leg wraps - opinions please

N

niagaraduval

Well-Known Member
Joined
26 June 2008
Messages
3,033
Location
Picardie France
Visit site
Hi,

I am getting ready for winter (eeeek !) and I have decided this year, that I will invest in some stable wraps to save time, I have the horrible task of using stable bandages on my oldie most winter nights, who gets very cold and stiff legs.

The bandages are obviously best, but I really need to find ways to save time so I can have more time doing other things (like riding).

I have looked on ebay and found some stable wraps

I have come across these :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOHN-WHIT...Horse_Wear_Equipment&var=&hash=item5d4f37760b

I was wondering if you had to use bandages with these over the top ?

It doesn't say so but they don't look very secure ? I need something he can have on over night and not worry about him standing on them etc.

I don't want anything really bulky either, light weight, close fitting and not super expensive would be good.

Thanks for your opinions
 
Totally stupid question but why would you need to put bandages on in the stable? The only reason I can think if is before going to a show?
 
Watching with interest as I am thinking of getting similar for my old boy.

Fides, OP stated she uses them on her older horse on cold nights as he gets very stiff in the cold.
 
I got mine made by a lady called dream chaser equestrian on Facebook. There all wonderful patterns & are very good! There stable wraps with Velcro & really reasonable
 
Sheep said:
Watching with interest as I am thinking of getting similar for my old boy.

Fides, OP stated she uses them on her older horse on cold nights as he gets very stiff in the cold.
Click to expand...

But surely turnout would combat that too?

Genuine question - I've had a 27 yo TB who never had issues like this. He was out 24/7 all year but on a hardstanding with access to a shelter in winter. He never got stiff or sore
 
Last edited:
Fides - Can see your interest, but mine unfortunately can't live out in the winter, they have to come in at night, they spend all spring/summer/autumn out 24/7 though.

I've heard the thermatex ones are good ?

Can't seem to really find them anywhere though ?
 
Fides said:
But surely turnout would combat that too?

Genuine question - I've had a 27 yo TB who never had issues like this. He was out 24/7 all year but on a hardstanding with access to a shelter in winter. He never got stiff or sore
Click to expand...

I agree, unfortunately like OP this isn't really an option for me either. My fields are very hilly and wet, just the nature of the soil type I suppose along with the hill meant there was a lot of water and mud. My boy wasn't happy out more than about 8-12hrs in it depending on weather. This year however he is unshod... I wonder if this will make a difference to him?
 
I have thermatex ones and they are brilliant, so quick and easy to use. I orginally brought them for a mare that came back from loan with severe mudfever, used to pop these on wet muddy legs then brush off in the morning, mad a big difference for her. I have also used them for horses with swollen legs and they helped keep the swelling down. Mine are about 3/4 years old and still in brilliant condition despite lots of use. They weren't cheap but worth every penny :)
 
the thermatex ones are really good and well worth the extra money
i get a lot of use out of mine , i have the ones that are made out of the same material as there origional rugs , i clip my horses legs out and i use them to keep him warm when stabled over night

there great as they wick away moisture helping to dry his legs off quickly to help prevent mud fever as my boy is prone to it
i use them through the summer competing to hold my ice onto his legs after xc its so much easier than bandaging :)

try these i've seen them in there shop so if there not on there website give them a ring there really helpful :)
http://www.trot2.com/
 
The Thermatex ones come up all the time on ebay, there are at least two if not three sets on there at the moment :)

Also second Dreamchaser, the lady is very helpful. And also the Snuggy Hood ones are good - I use those after bathing sometimes
 
Pops' hind legs fill overnight if not bandaged - so, as long as it's not tropical (in which case I just feel it's unfair) I bandage him every night . . . takes me no time at all - just gamgee and fleece bandages . . . honestly, takes about a minute per leg. I roll bandages in the morning and have about four sets (of four) so there are always pre-rolled bandages to hand.

Is your issue lack of time, or is it that you don't want to put gamgee/bandages on wet, dirty legs?

P
 
I've got a set similar to these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Small-Req...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item43cf8c2dc1
I bought them off a friend and the only time I have used them is when a mare was in shock after injury, but they are handy just in case. I think I would only use for a sick or shocked horse. Deep litter straw bedding keeps my old dear's legs warm in the really cold weather.
The main points are easy to wash (and dry) as they will get very mucky, and easy Velcro fastening. Unless you need the pressure I think they are preferable to bandages as there is no risk of having them over tight, apart from ease of use.
 
If buying thermatex hang on for the material covered ones. Normal ones get coated I shavings (voice of bitter experience)

I have used them to add an extra layer of warmth without adding say other rug onto my horse. I don't leave them on my current horse though as he rips them off .. My old mare would NEVER do that!
 
I use thermatex stable wraps for my old arthritic mare - they are amazing. Quick and easy to put on and keep her legs warm. They also wick the moisture away - so brilliant for cold rainy days when she comes in with wet legs.
 
Another vote for the thermatex ones; as above pay the extra for the codura coated ones. I use them on hind legs for my arthritic boy to help reduce filled legs; easy to put on and clean.

I wouldn't use them in the place of bandages where pressure is required; these are just for warmth.
 
I love the thermatex leg wraps for both my arthritic welsh boy and my Connemara whose hind legs can fill when overnight in winter. Easy to use, hardy and dry legs off very quickly as well.
 
I love the thermatex ones use them to dry the legs off all the time in winter, on really cold nights i leave them on for warmth but most of the time i will bandage once dry, years of working for someone who bandaged all her horses every night has it ingrained in my brain to do the same, I can bandage really quick and quite enjoy doing it I know I am sad.
 
Off topic but rather jealous of all of you bandaging geniuses! I hate bandaging, I'm left handed and just can't seem to get it right. I'm so fortunate that old mare stands as good as gold whilst I make fourteen attempts to do it correctly. I know what to do - but my brain, hands and bandage just do not compute!
 
niagaraduval said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HORSE-STA...Horse_Wear_Equipment&var=&hash=item19e61691e6


Or would these be better ?

They look quite big and bulky though ?
Click to expand...

I use these (not same make but otherwise identical!) on my horse in winter, these types are great if the legs are dry and you are looking for slight pressure. The neoprene wrap gives a good constant pressure to help prevent swelling, I call them his hospital socks! I use them because my horse is prone to lymphangitis and swelling and they are brilliant. For warming and drying the legs I suspect the thermatex ones would be better.
 
Over the past few years I have had problems with filled legs for a month or so in Autumn, with different horses, while they were on the same regime as summer..... I now think it may be sycamore, but when I have consulted the vet they recommended bandages for some pressure to stop the legs filling overnight.

I found the type with a neoprene outer with duvets under were fab, controlled pressure but easy and quick with no likelihood of mistakes from uneven pressure. Mine look a bit like those recommended by niagraduval. I used them for a month then no further problem.

This year so far legs are perfect, and at the first squeak of trouble he will be coming off the field. We did chop down about half of the Sycamore problem, and they are not dropping yet.........
 
I was thinking of investing for my lad who is struggling more and more but he cannot live out 24/7 due to laminitis issues. With my lad though it is his knees that are the problem....so would these leg wraps actually help him at all???
 
Fides said:
Totally stupid question but why would you need to put bandages on in the stable? The only reason I can think if is before going to a show?
Click to expand...

For horses that feel the cold when standing in. A few I've worked with, especially the older ones have been bandaged at night with stable bandages (wool). Also used on horses that need some additional support, old legs, wind galls.

OP the boots shown will have the last lower portion loose fitting so the horse can flex these joints easily to lie down and get up. What sort of bedding do you use? The best bedding to keep a horse comfortably cosy in winter is to deep litter.

Start with coating the floor of the stable with powdered garden lime, then a good deep layer of shavings or sawdust, this absorbs the urine, spreads it out underneath where it dries off generating heat. On top of the shavings add a deep layer of straw.

All winter all you do is to remove the droppings, you don't disturb the bed in any way until the end of winter.

Just add some fresh straw every few days. It's a real labour saving and very cheap system to use for winter.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top