Quick q as neither tack shop near me stocks track bandages. I was emphatically told polo wraps would be no different over my standing bandages. So, can I use a polo over a quilted wrap? Would it be too heavy? Seems wrong to me but I would like to put away the gamgee and vet wrap now that my horse’s wound is recovering…
For standing bandages, I think there is a difference. The standing wrap track bandage material is lighter, less insulating, and more elastic IME than polo…
I would not do it. YMMV. I think a polo’s elasticity + heat retention might not be ideal, but would be curious what other people say. I think you might run the risk of a bandage bow at worse, since polos do not have the same give or flexibility.
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Thanks Beo. That all makes sense to me and I tend to agree. Darn it. Days like this I miss America
Nope, I wouldn’t do it either. The tension isn’t (can’t) be the same due to the difference in stretchability. I’m not sure how much of a difference it makes over the pillow/cotton/nobow wrap in terms of heat or breathability, but from a straight tensioning issue, I wouldn’t do it.
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I remember trying it in the past and the velcro wouldn’t reach, because they usually aren’t meant to have that much bulk under them.
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If you’re unable to order online and desperate, is there a fabric store you can get flannel type material or a non-strech knit? Cut to about 4" wide and 10-14’ long. Either sew on velcro or look up how to use pins to secure.
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Or just secure it with masking tape, which is how many major barns do it anymore instead of pins.
Thanks everyone. I found a stable bandage with a little more give than a polo last night but still am not thrilled. Great idea about the fabric shop! Will either do that or order online
