Though the materials you wrap with might be different for each of these circumstances, the basics of leg wrapping are the same.<\/p>\n
Wrapping a horse\u2019s legs can be beneficial for a number of reasons, including:<\/p>\n
To provide support for tendons and ligaments during strenuous exercise;
\nTo prevent or reduce swelling after exercise, injury, or during stall rest;
\nTo protect legs from concussion and injury during shipping; and
\nTo protect leg wounds from contamination and to encourage healing.<\/p>\n
RULES FOR LEG WRAPPING\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n No matter the reason, there are two main rules that should always be followed when wrapping a Maintain the proper amount of tension<\/strong> as you wrap. Bandages that are too tight can restrict STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE\u00a0TO WRAPPING LEGS<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are 10 basic steps for wrapping a horse\u2019s leg:<\/p>\n Begin with a clean, dry leg. Allow the horse to become accustomed to their leg wrap before transport, exercise, or leaving If you\u2019re completely new to wrapping a horse\u2019s legs, it can be helpful to ask your veterinarian or Though the materials you wrap with might be different for each of these circumstances, the basics of leg wrapping are the same. Wrapping a horse\u2019s legs can be beneficial for a number of reasons, including: To provide support for tendons and ligaments during strenuous exercise; To prevent or reduce swelling after exercise, injury, or during…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":38463,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nhorse\u2019s legs:
\nWrap from inside to outside<\/strong> in order to prevent tendon damage. This means you should wrap
\nclockwise on right legs and counterclockwise on left legs.<\/p>\n
\nblood flow and possibly cause damage to tendons or tissues. On the other hand, bandages
\nwrapped too loosely won\u2019t provide effective compression.<\/p>\n
\nIf there is a wound, ensure that it has been cleaned and dressed appropriately.
\nFor transport or support for wounds or injuries, first use a layer of padding with a thickness of an
\ninch or more. This will protect the leg beneath the bandage or wrap.
\nBegin wrapping at the inside of the cannon bone just above the fetlock.
\nWrap clockwise on right legs and counterclockwise on left legs.
\nWrap in a spiral pattern, going down the leg and up again, overlapping each layer by about 50%.
\nUse smooth, uniform pressure, ensuring there are no lumps or ridges beneath the wrap.
\nIf using inner padding, wrap the top layer so that about half an inch of the padding shows at
\nboth the top and bottom.
\nEnsure your wrap is securely fastened so that it will not easily come undone.<\/p>\n
\nthem alone in a stall.<\/p>\n
\nsomeone with experience to demonstrate the procedure first; then you can practice in front of
\nthem to ensure you\u2019re doing it correctly. With that said, wrapping a horse\u2019s legs isn\u2019t difficult and
\nis something you should be able to master in no time at all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"