Equilibrium Stretch & Flex Wraps?

[Belmont]

I’m on a thread creating roll!

Anyone use these wraps? Likes/Dislikes? Flatwork wraps vs training wraps?

I’m so tried of fighting with my polo wraps for my flatting sessions. I swear it takes me longer to wrap the perfect polo than it does to actually ride. :mad:

Any other opinions on alternatives to polo wraps?

[joiedevie99]

I use the flatwork wraps and think they are quite nice. The legs don’t get super hot under them. I don’t like the fit of the training wraps.

That said, I would not use either on a horse that regularly interferes. My horse that interferes behind wears Eskadron ankle boots behind and these up front.

[Madeline]

Unless you have a known interfering problem, why bother with anything? Polos are hot and give no support. Stretchy wraps do not give meaningful support either> Really, what chance does a little bit of lycra have against 1300 pounds of horse?

[jhg140]

Never used those, but have been extremely happy with my Equifit all purpose boots for schooling (since my horse is a lazy bum who likes to trip on his own feet.

[bringing_up_baby]

[QUOTE=Madeline;8277358]
Unless you have a known interfering problem, why bother with anything? Polos are hot and give no support. Stretchy wraps do not give meaningful support either> Really, what chance does a little bit of lycra have against 1300 pounds of horse?[/QUOTE]

Completely agree with you. I don’t understand it at all, but I see horses wrapped within an inch of their life at all “A/AA” shows and just for casual flatwork.

If a horse doesn’t interfere, don’t even bother with any types of boots or Equilibrium wraps. (Though I was definitely curious about the Equilibrium wraps, too, as I hate wrapping polos for both high level dressage and flatting jumpers. However, I’m beginning to doubt the actual support they’d give on flat days.)

I’d just use some Equifit A/P boots on the front for schooling on the flat. Only time you’d really need to boot up is if the horse interferes all the time both in front and back.

I only put on front open-jump boots for a 1.15m-1.20m school.

[foursocks]

I only use wraps when one of my guys has a cut or is stocked up and his boots would exacerbate or irritate that, but when I do wrap I use the Equifit T-sport ones. They are somewhat fragile in terms of the care one must take when washing them, but I really like them otherwise. I sort of feel like polos are more or less useless, but these ones are great for a bit of pressure on stocked up legs and providing a layer of protection while flatting.

[theresak]

I’m wandering over from dressage land. You’ll see the Stretch and Flex wraps a lot in the dressage arena.

I use the flatwork wraps. The training wraps require a leg size perfectly matched to the boot size, which my horse does not have.

I use the wraps for flat schooling only and their purpose is for light brushing protection. They are not intended for support, nor would I use them on a horse that interferes badly. The reason for using the protection is to prevent small dings and nicks when doing lots of circles or lateral work.

The reason I use these over polo wraps is for their breathe-ability. These boots keep the legs cooler than any other I own. My horse will have sweat running down his legs and under the boots will be drier than everywhere else.

I’ll still use DSB knock-off boots with fleece in the winter when I’m not so concerned with heat build up. I’ll also use DSB boots for jumping or doing hill work since they offer more protection.

[Belmont]

I’m more interested in some protection. He doesn’t interfere very bad, but he is a klutz. I agree, a thin piece of cloth is not going to provide any support and minor protection, but I would rather something than nothing. I also found a pair of used ones for a steal!

I know there is no science behind boots and wraps supporting your horse, etc. It does give me a little peace of mind if he is wrapped or booted vs being bare.

He also recently came up a little swollen on a leg (no lameness, no heat, etc), but the vet seems to think cold hosing and light work will do it good. So, now I feel even more anal about having SOMETHING on his legs.

[Kerrysmom818]

I am from dressageland, have these and use them on a daily basis - love them!The training wraps do have an added layer of protection - kind of a rubbery like material.

My horse can/does interfere a bit behind - these have held up really well. I like the fact that they are not bulky and they wash up great and dry quickly.

[Jungle_Monkey]

You could try the eskadron wraps with saratogas. I love this combination. Very easy to wrap, easy to wash and keeps sand from getting underneath and protects their legs if they get angry if they touch a rail. I have the same sets for around 8 years.

https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/pt/saratoga-bandages-321

https://www.smartpakequine.com/pt/pt/eskadron-climatex-bandage-liners-7802