I know what calamine (lotion) is - at least as regards poison ivy :). I think zinc oxide is a drying agent (anybody?). Gelatin - ok, glycerin - ok, that seems to be the "emollient". Not sure what some of the others do.
It sounds as if this bandage will "set", so it provides some light support on its own, without additional wraps. From what I can guess about the ingredients, it would also seem as if this will act as a drawing agent, hence reducing swelling. Not sure if any of the ingredients are anti-inflammatory. Anybody?
On Feb 16, 2009, at 4:52 AM, Dessia Miller wrote:
I also keep cold casts in my trailer for after a ride if I think the horse might need more than linament and standing wraps. My vet got me onto them after dealing with a bowed tendon. Nice and pink, not as messy (sometimes).
Dessia
----- Original Message ----- From: "Elizabeth Walker" <bwalker2@xxxxxxx> To: "Ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [RC] Wrapping and poultice answer
Thanks. Great description.
I normally just use plain No-bows, and standing wraps, and maybe a liniment like Sore-No-More (note: you can't use that at multi-days or before a ride, as it contains arnica). However, I've often wondered about just how to apply a poultice, especially on those hot days in the middle of summer, when I sometimes think that wrapping a leg is kind of counter-productive, due to the heat.
