Re: RC: leg wraps

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/27/00 7:32:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Trailrite writes:

<<  I wrap, because I've always used the logic of; "What if you do, or what 
if you don't."  If you do, and the horse didn't need it, well, it sure won't 
hurt.  But if you don't and the horse needed it, then the swelling could 
cause damage.
    My understanding with talking to many Vets, is that the swelling can 
further complicate injuries. >>

If you wrap, and don't find out that there is a minor problem, you may not 
treat it appropriately and it may become a MAJOR problem the next time out!  
OTOH, if you don't wrap, you can see the problem start and THEN wrap--hence 
both finding out that there IS a problem and then minimizing swelling to 
minimize damage.  This is not a black-and-white thing--if the wrap is not on 
there in the beginning, you can ALWAYS add it when you see that something is 
developing.  The key here is to continue to observe your horse!

Heidi