stretch and flex flatwork wraps- opinions please

[charlie55]

Ive got a set of these for my lad, they fit him nicely and at first i loved them. Now i dont use them as when i take them off you can see they have marked his legs, he has a mark at the top of his leg where the boot wraps around, (not on his skin, just the fur) but surely that would be uncomfortable? Like us when our socks leave a mark, its sore.... I measured his legs before buying and they look and fit fine so i know they are not too small.
What are you views on them? Are the lines left ok? Does this happen all the time with these boots? Is it normal?

Ive gone back to using bandages now as they dont mark his legs....

 

[black_horse]

i dont like them as i feel they can make the tendons too hot and used to rub my mare. i prefer bandages

 

[charlie55]

Me too, i started using these after i had my son as i never had much time, so these were easy and fast to put on. But ive definetley been put off them. ~Thanks x

 

[ginginandtonic]

I love mine. Horse does not get hot under them and they don't leave marks. Easy to put on, easy to clean. Love them. Not cheap though.

 

[Taboo1968]

Used to use these, not any more!!! Premier Equine do a much nicer sport wrap and they are IMO better made and you can buy a full set for the price of two stretch and flex wraps!!!

 

[Kenzo]

I personally don't think they really serve much purpose other than cosmetic.

Unless your horse strikes its self, in which case I'd want to use something that offers more protection, (young horses or horses that are under a lot of pressure...top level dressage etc) then I really can't see why that many people use them in the first place.

 

[TallyHo123]

I like mine, i find the premier equine ones make the legs more hot and i have not had a problem with them rubbing

 

[Coffee_Bean]

Whats the point though? If your horse brushes, use brushing boots with more protection, if not then why bother?