Standing wrap types

[YellowPonyEventer]

I have always been partial to the 4" wide stall bandages when wrapping my horse’s legs (with no bows underneath). I like these wraps because I find they’re easier to wrap with: Stall Bandages Set of 4 | Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies (bigdweb.com)

But I know a lot of people use these wider 5" wraps: Vac’s Standing Bandage | Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supplies (bigdweb.com)

What I am wondering is whether there’s a difference for the horse with using one vs the other? Does one provide better support for example, or does this just come down to the personal preference of the person wrapping?

What is your preference and why?

[cnd8]

Personal preference.

I do not do stall bandages at all. The only time I’m wrapping is for a sweat. In my case, I use Cashel no bows and vet wrap on top.

[YellowPonyEventer]

Thanks for the reply!

I only use them when really necessary, as I don’t like to add heat to her legs in the already hot and humid Florida environment down here! But right now she is dealing with some health issues and the vet has prescribed wraps on all 4 legs for the time being, while she’s in her stall during the day.

[cnd8]

Gotcha. Just your preference. Really anything atop no bows works.
I get it. I am in South Georgia swampland.

[YellowPonyEventer]

Ugh, it’s the worst and it’s already SO nasty! I get the feeling we are in for a nasty muggy summer…blech.

[Demerara_Stables]

Cotton pillow wraps and flannels, 4" for the fronts and 5-6" for the hinds.

I like flannel because it doesn’t stretch and I can apply the perfect amount of pressure. Wider flannels in the back for longer cannon bones. I order flannel in bulk and make my own so they’re long enough (standing wraps should go from the TOP of the pillow wrap/no bow to the bottom and back to the top again to ensure even pressure throughout the whole wrap).

[YellowPonyEventer]

Thanks for sharing…that’s an interesting point because generally the standard length wraps, for the hinds, I find that I have to start mid-cannon in order to finish at the top. I wonder why they don’t make them longer?

[Demerara_Stables]

Great question. 🤷

My flannels are something like 6 yards long, they’re insane (and a b*tch to roll )

[luvmyhackney]

I rarely wrap anymore. But I have a set of Wilkers and 15’ - 6” wide flannel wraps.

15’ is the longest I could find pre-made, but @Demerara_Stables 6 yards long wraps would be great for the bigger horses.

[Shagyas_Rock]

This reminds me that I have a question about No Bow wraps…aren’t these made with foam? And wouldn’t that heat up the tendons in a hurry?

[cnd8]

@Shagyas_Rock

This reminds me that I have a question about No Bow wraps…aren’t these made with foam? And wouldn’t that heat up the tendons in a hurry?

My Cashel no bows do have some foam in them. I think pretty much any leg wrapping material will hold heat to some degree and its unavoidable. If I ever use them it is for a sweat wrap, so that’s my goal anyway.

[Shagyas_Rock]

You are quite right that almost any type of wrap will create heat…even polos…but foam is not breathable. It’s why they stopped using it to insulate horse blankets about 30 years ago …

[YellowPonyEventer]

Agree with you that any of them will heat the legs up to some degree. That’s why I personally don’t wrap unless it’s absolutely necessary.

[fivestrideline]

When I wrap, it’s for preventing stocking up at shows or for trailering if shipping boots aren’t an option. I mostly trailer with bell boots only, anyway. I like a bit of stretch to the bandages, but I learned how to wrap with a bit of stretch so I think it’s all personal preference.

Any wrap is going to heat up the leg, and I hate pillow wraps with a passion. They never conform to the leg the way I want them to (I wrap around/under the fetlock). We use CoolMax no bows, but who knows how much of a difference it makes. I rarely wrap if it’s crazy hot.

99% of the time I slap poultice on if I’m worried about tired legs just to make myself feel better, and then kick the horse outside.

[Demerara_Stables]

https://www.fennells.com/bandage-flannel.html

[Demerara_Stables]

I wrap under the fetlock as well and wilkers have been awesome with flannels. Maybe because the flannel doesn’t stretch it forces the pillow wrap into the right shape? 🤷🤣

[luvmyhackney]

Love Fennells!

[crthunder]

I found that I love the Smartpak Bamboo wraps. My horses legs don’t get hot under them like other wraps I’ve used in the past. Wash easily and don’t hold odor. I do like their standing wraps better than the Vacs bc my guy is smaller and the Vacs were so long… I miss the old track wraps that were a cotton blend but I haven’t found those in many years. My horse is wrapped for hauling and at shows to help with stocking up, etc. As not hot as the bamboo wraps are, I don’t use them when temps are hitting 90 and humid.