This article originally appeared in the September issue of Practical Horseman magazine. Common Problems. Jumping Clinic with Beezie Madden. Hoof Care. Rider Health. Senior Horse Care. Schedule Of Events. Other types of boots can irritate healing tissues, but soft, pliable wraps do not.
They also protect against injury during turnout or schooling by protecting the lower leg against sand, gravel and debris kicked up in the riding ring. They also can prevent a bruise when horses rub a rail when jumping fences. Polo wraps support the ligaments and tendons on the horse's lower legs. They actually hold them in place and in proper alignment on the leg when wrapped correctly.
This can help prevent injury during strenuous workouts or while a horse is developing his strength during training sessions. They also protect the tendons from overstretching, which is useful especially during activities when horses must make sudden turns or shifts in movement. However, as for their efficacy in "supporting" the tendons and ligaments. So, do they protect the leg? Do they provide structural support? Here's how to safely apply a polo wrap, plus how to wash your wraps.
Wrap it up! Be sure you know how to put polo wraps and standing wraps on horses, thanks to the Certified Horsemanship Association. Grand Prix competitor George Williams' assistant, Rani Ulrich, shares her technique for applying polo wraps. You need to wrap your horse? Horse Breeds. Horse Health Care. Alternative Therapies.
Horse Deworming. Senior Horse Care. Seasonal Care. Hoof Care. Hoof Problems. Horse Industry Controversies. Beginner Rider. Collegiate Riding. English Horse Training. General Training. Other Horse Sports. You need some wrapping practice. The technique to polo wrap is usually the same as bandaging.
Polo wraps are becoming a lost art, keep the tradition alive! Tips for using polo wraps Wash them inside of a lingerie bag. This prevents the dreaded polo wrap spaghetti. Practice putting them on, so that you can make it up and down the leg once, without going around the top over and over again.
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