Can you help me real quick? polo wraps

AutumnAttic · 05-18-2005, 05:03 PM

I was just reading a thread on boots. Someone mentioned they like polo wraps, but dont help at all if not wrapped properly, and can actually hurt the horse.

How do you wrap them properly?

What are the common ways they are put on wrong that can hurt the horse?

this is kinda a bummer because ive been using them

Thanks so much!

AmyS2429 · 05-18-2005, 05:10 PM

I don't really know how to describe it...I was always taught to wrap towards the back if that makes sense. When you're wrapping it should be unrolling toward the back of the horse on the side of the leg that is closest to you. They should be tight, but not too tight. This probably isn't helping much, maybe someone else can give a better explanation

naughtygirl · 05-18-2005, 05:11 PM

Iv got this really great book at home which has a step by step guide......ill try add it tonite 4 u

UnDun* · 05-18-2005, 05:12 PM

When you first start putting them on, make sure the start is either on the front of the cannon bone, or the back of the leg. (basically so it's not on the tendons, or else it will wrinkle and cause problems). Make sure the wrap stays smooth...any wrinkles will cause problems. that's basically the biggest concern. Just don't go too far below the fetlock, or too far up the knee and your set!

naughtygirl · 05-18-2005, 05:14 PM

this may help??

*Fyba-Gees*

AutumnAttic · 05-18-2005, 05:14 PM

oh ok . I know HOW to do it, i just didnt know if i was doing it right lol. How far below the fetlock are u suppose to go ?

Thanks!

UnDun* · 05-18-2005, 05:17 PM

you just 'tuck' the polo under, and come back up. i guess i shouldnt say under the fetlock...it's just so you dont have the polo going straight across the bottom of the cannon bone. You should get a neat little upside down "v" on the front of the bottom part of the cannon bone. lol, it's hard to explain! (i just re-read that...i hope you get it!)

ladida · 05-18-2005, 05:22 PM

Here is another thread, I responded in it.

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...816#post495816

AutumnAttic · 05-19-2005, 06:47 AM

thanks guys

GriffinsGirl · 05-19-2005, 10:35 AM

The rule I was taught is to always wrap the tendons INWARD. So as you roll the wrap over the tendons at the back of the leg, you should be wrapping AWAY from your body, not pulling the wrap tight towards your body. Keep the tension very steady and ensure the wrap lays very smoothly over the tendons, pull tight as you come across the front of the cannon bone, towards your body. This rule applies to all kinds of wraps, not just polos.

05-18-2005, 05:03 PM	#1
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 5,522 Images: 119	Can you help me real quick? polo wraps I was just reading a thread on boots. Someone mentioned they like polo wraps, but dont help at all if not wrapped properly, and can actually hurt the horse. How do you wrap them properly? What are the common ways they are put on wrong that can hurt the horse? this is kinda a bummer because ive been using them Thanks so much! __________________ <3 Amber no guts = no glory I've been love struck.

05-18-2005, 05:10 PM	#2
AmyS2429 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 288	I don't really know how to describe it...I was always taught to wrap towards the back if that makes sense. When you're wrapping it should be unrolling toward the back of the horse on the side of the leg that is closest to you. They should be tight, but not too tight. This probably isn't helping much, maybe someone else can give a better explanation __________________ ~Amy~

05-18-2005, 05:11 PM	#3
naughtygirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 4,707 Images: 719 Blog Entries: 18	Iv got this really great book at home which has a step by step guide......ill try add it tonite 4 u __________________ -Sly Preferido- "Love me, love my horse"

05-18-2005, 05:12 PM	#4
UnDun* Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,849 Images: 138	When you first start putting them on, make sure the start is either on the front of the cannon bone, or the back of the leg. (basically so it's not on the tendons, or else it will wrinkle and cause problems). Make sure the wrap stays smooth...any wrinkles will cause problems. that's basically the biggest concern. Just don't go too far below the fetlock, or too far up the knee and your set! __________________ "Ride What You've Got" *Dallas & Heather*

05-18-2005, 05:14 PM	#5
naughtygirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 4,707 Images: 719 Blog Entries: 18	this may help?? Fyba-Gees __________________ -Sly Preferido- "Love me, love my horse"

05-18-2005, 05:17 PM	#7
UnDun* Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,849 Images: 138	you just 'tuck' the polo under, and come back up. i guess i shouldnt say under the fetlock...it's just so you dont have the polo going straight across the bottom of the cannon bone. You should get a neat little upside down "v" on the front of the bottom part of the cannon bone. lol, it's hard to explain! (i just re-read that...i hope you get it!) __________________ "Ride What You've Got" *Dallas & Heather*

05-18-2005, 05:22 PM	#8
ladida Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,727 Images: 221 Blog Entries: 33	Here is another thread, I responded in it. http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...816#post495816 __________________ Turn my grief to grace. R.I.P Mister, Zoe and Gilly She-Is-a-belle Member of the FF club for life!

05-19-2005, 06:47 AM	#9
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 5,522 Images: 119	thanks guys __________________ <3 Amber no guts = no glory I've been love struck.

05-19-2005, 10:35 AM	#10
GriffinsGirl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern BC, Canada Posts: 561 Images: 10	The rule I was taught is to always wrap the tendons INWARD. So as you roll the wrap over the tendons at the back of the leg, you should be wrapping AWAY from your body, not pulling the wrap tight towards your body. Keep the tension very steady and ensure the wrap lays very smoothly over the tendons, pull tight as you come across the front of the cannon bone, towards your body. This rule applies to all kinds of wraps, not just polos.

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