Equi FlexSleeves?

[lecoeurtriste]

[QUOTE=One Two Three;8485643]
If they slide down after an hour or two of use, you have too big a size. Unless the horse’s foot is absolutely ridiculously large.[/QUOTE]

I worked with the company (owner, I think) to choose the correct size AND followed her recommendation to go smaller than the measurements. One of my horses wears a size 5 shoe and the other is barefoot, but would wear a 3…it’s like wrestling a watermelon into a straw to get Equiflex over their feet (even using the plastic bag). Unlike the Equicrowns that never sagged after 6mo of 24hr/7day/wk in both the stall and turnout, the Equiflex would sag after a few hours even in the stall (and turnout was a no-go–one small hole and the whole thing unraveled).

I absolutely adore the Equiflex concept, but the cotton/poly blend loosens with wear. I do bet that if the horse has small feet (relative to the cannon), they wouldn’t have to be stretched so much in the first place and might stay tighter. And even though they’re expensive, the Equicrowns are worth every penny.

[pacific_jumper]

[QUOTE=lecoeurtriste;8281813]
Equicrown, on the other hand are fantastic! They have strong zippers and are contoured to fit the leg very closely. I have one pair that are almost a year old, and still behave as if new! The Equicrown are more expensive, but worth the money.

Here’s a link: http://www.equicrowncanada.com/[/QUOTE]

Anyone else have an opinion on these? Seem like a better option

[OTTB2]

In an honest opinion how long does it take you to wrap one horse, maybe 15 min at the most if the horse is a jerk. 5-10 being for the ones who don’t move. Plus these only (if they work) provide one aspect of what standing bandages do. Along with compression they also protect from physical impacts wether that be a trailer and you hit that pot hole. Or if like my horse, they roll a lot in their stall and when they go to a show they don’t really get that they went from a 20x20 stall to a 10x15 or smaller, and in the process of rolling they bang their leg. What about poulticing I am personally a big user of clay poultice as it does help my horse. You cant use poultice with these and that is a huge negative for me. I love new products and i’m glad people are bringing new stuff to market, but sometimes the wheel doesn’t need to be reinvented. IMO everyone horse person or kid (if of responsible age) should know how to wrap correctly it is indispensable when dealing with horses, and its really not that much of a pain its horses they do take a good amount of work to be successful

[One_Two_Three]

[QUOTE=lecoeurtriste;8485937]
I worked with the company (owner, I think) to choose the correct size AND followed her recommendation to go smaller than the measurements. One of my horses wears a size 5 shoe and the other is barefoot, but would wear a 3…it’s like wrestling a watermelon into a straw to get Equiflex over their feet (even using the plastic bag). Unlike the Equicrowns that never sagged after 6mo of 24hr/7day/wk in both the stall and turnout, the Equiflex would sag after a few hours even in the stall (and turnout was a no-go–one small hole and the whole thing unraveled).

I absolutely adore the Equiflex concept, but the cotton/poly blend loosens with wear. I do bet that if the horse has small feet (relative to the cannon), they wouldn’t have to be stretched so much in the first place and might stay tighter. And even though they’re expensive, the Equicrowns are worth every penny. :-)[/QUOTE]

I used these for the first time over the weekend. They were super easy on. Super HARD off. I get it. And I am pretty sure I ruined them tearing them off, because I got so annoyed with them.

I also saw really no difference in his back legs/ankles as far as fluid retention is concerned. For the hassle it was to remove them, I could have easily wrapped him up just the same. I like the idea of the other product mentioned which has the zipper. A LOT more spendy, but possibly worth it. Hoping for more positive experiences with BOT quick wraps. I’m looking for convenience for my barn owner when I am not there. I have a hard time trusting anyone to wrap my horse but myself or my vet.

[Libby2563]

[QUOTE=feuerkracher;8277244]
Reviving this thread to ask if anyone has more input on these. I’m specifically wondering if they will serve as fly boots, or if the material is thin enough that the flies can bite through it. I’d like some compression wraps for my older guy, but something that is breathable in the hot summer weather and will protect against biting flies.[/QUOTE]

Have you looked at Summer Whinnys, which are designed to protect against fly bites? http://www.soxforhorses.com/faq_summerwhinnys.html

[LuvMyTB]

Would these be at all useful in the following situation: older horse prone to stocking up, novice owner not competent at wrapping, barn staff not always available to wrap for them?