Support for horses legs whilst schooling?

[Rocky715]

Just wondering if anybody could recommend me something that I could put on Rocky's legs whilst schooling, just to offer him a bit more support?

Thanks xx

 

[Balibee]

If you are confident about bandaging I would go for the stretch and flex type bandages that don't need any padding. My friend has these for her youngster and they offer great support and look nice too

 

[Rocky715]

I do like the sound of them - i've never bandaged an exercise bandage... would be a bit worried I might do it wrong? XX

 

[Rocky715]

bump

 

[lea840]

What about schooling wraps... No worries about getting them wrong like with bandages. I thought they were quite good, easy to put on and off and easy to clean...

http://www.equestrianoutfitters.co.uk/caldene-schooling-wrap.html

 

[smiffyimp]

stretch and flex wraps are great and dead easy to put on

 

[Rocky715]

What about schooling wraps... No worries about getting them wrong like with bandages. I thought they were quite good, easy to put on and off and easy to clean...

http://www.equestrianoutfitters.co.uk/caldene-schooling-wrap.html

These look ideal!! thank you

 

[trendybraincell]

There are some discussions somewhere in the vaults of HHO about the level of support offered from various bandages and boots etc...(I could be wrong) but I think its only Dalamar (sp?) boots that offer any significant level of "support" to the structure of the leg when schooling. Bandages and boots etc are generally to protect from knocks, for example I use bandages and pads because a) he is close behind, and b) we do a lateral work. I could boot the backs, but I prefer the same on all fours

 

[lea840]

You're welcome Rocky and they don't seem to be overly expensive either from there

 

[Persephone]

TBH nothing will offer support for tendons, ligaments and joints. Horses are too heavy! There is plenty of data supporting this online.

Best you can do is go for a boot that offers external protection from injuries.

Unless you have somebody very knowledeable and experienced to teach you how to bandage I would stay well away from them. If put on incorrectly they can cause horrible damage.