How to Wrap a Horse’s Leg With a Stable Wrap

Knowing how to properly wrap a stable wrap is an essential part of horse ownership. From swelling to protection to wound management, wrapping will prove useful time and again.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sheet cotton, quilted pad, no bows etc.
• track wraps, polos

1. Using sheet cotton or a quilted bandage, wrap tightly and evenly around the horse’s leg, pulling the tendons to the inside.

2. Pulling the wrong way can cord the tendons, causing serious damage.

3. Once the quilt or sheet cotton is on tightly with even pressure, apply a track wrap the same direction (tendons in starting in the middle and working down with even wraps.

4. When you get to the fetlock cup underneath the fetlock and begin wrapping up again creating a v shape in the front of the wrap. Continue of the leg evenly and with even pressure.

5. Finish the wrap by securing Velcro or diaper pins. If using pins cover with tape for safety.

6. Check you work by making sure there is even distance between each wrap and feel up the horse’s leg to make sure the pressure is even.