Re: Bandaging horses legs

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-06-15 21:08:03 EDT, CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com writes:

<< Bob Morris is correct that the majority of horses do NOT need to have legs
 wrapped.  This is one more of those issues where you need to know your own
 horse and his or her own needs.  Wrapping for support is often necessary in
 the case of an injury, but a healthy, normal set of legs does not gain any
 benefit from wrapping, and can actually be subjected to more stress from
heat,
 etc., as Bob pointed out.  With some horses that are prone to edema after
 exercise, etc., the benefits may outweigh the detriments, but once again, you
 have to know your own horse and understand why he may or may not benefit.
 
 Heidi Smith, DVM >>


And, bandages can have detrimental effects on circulation withing the tendons
and feet--some studies have suggested that compromised circulation can be the
beginning of what eventually becomes a bow.

ti