Step by Step Polo Wrapping (with two styles!)

UnDun* · 07-25-2005, 02:21 PM

Kiwi, Polo's are just used for riding purposes, stable wraps are the ones with the padding underneath. There hasn't been much purposes of polos proven, but I (amoung others) belive they offer support to the horse's legs during work-outs and also provide some protection against "forging" and even when jumping.

I noticed the second demo's polos went up onto the knee a bit? Do all of you guys do this or am i the only one who doesn't? I thought it restricts movement, similar to if one of us wrapped something around our own knees...?

ladida · 07-25-2005, 02:28 PM

I have seen Dressage people go about 1/3 to 1/2 way up the knee, but I think its just one wrap around, so I don't know. I guess it could if it went to far and was more than one "wrap"

Cavalier · 07-25-2005, 02:38 PM

I ALWAYS use padding underneath bandages. If you don't, then its pretty pointless doing it in the first place...bandages are designed to be supportive...without padding, where is the support???

I know that your intentions were good doing this thread, but vets, instructors and experienced horse people should show the person (in the flesh) how to bandage properly...there are too many ramifications for bandages too tight or to loose.

Kiwi Pony · 07-25-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnDun*

Kiwi, Polo's are just used for riding purposes, stable wraps are the ones with the padding underneath. There hasn't been much purposes of polos proven, but I (amoung others) belive they offer support to the horse's legs during work-outs and also provide some protection against "forging" and even when jumping.

I noticed the second demo's polos went up onto the knee a bit? Do all of you guys do this or am i the only one who doesn't? I thought it restricts movement, similar to if one of us wrapped something around our own knees...?

Oh, thank you

How come you don't use exercise bandages?

ladida · 07-25-2005, 04:14 PM

I just don't think they are as popular over here. I personally have never seen someone using padding under exercise wraps.

alr001 · 07-25-2005, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladida

I just don't think they are as popular over here. I personally have never seen someone using padding under exercise wraps.

neither have I

Dre55 · 07-25-2005, 04:43 PM

Ya'll did a good job. Nice pictures and instructions.

ladida · 07-25-2005, 04:59 PM

Thanks! Just everybody wants to know so why not spread the knowledge.

Kiwi Pony · 07-25-2005, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladida

I just don't think they are as popular over here. I personally have never seen someone using padding under exercise wraps.

Oh, okay. Thanks for explaining!

SeaSide81 · 07-25-2005, 06:42 PM

I will be certain to get a more experienced person to help me try polo wraps, but still great information. The pictures help a lot! Thanks for sharing it

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07-25-2005, 02:28 PM	#12
ladida Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,724 Images: 221 Blog Entries: 33	I have seen Dressage people go about 1/3 to 1/2 way up the knee, but I think its just one wrap around, so I don't know. I guess it could if it went to far and was more than one "wrap" __________________ Turn my grief to grace. R.I.P Mister, Zoe and Gilly She-Is-a-belle Member of the FF club for life!

07-25-2005, 04:14 PM	#15
ladida Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,724 Images: 221 Blog Entries: 33	I just don't think they are as popular over here. I personally have never seen someone using padding under exercise wraps. __________________ Turn my grief to grace. R.I.P Mister, Zoe and Gilly She-Is-a-belle Member of the FF club for life!

07-25-2005, 04:59 PM	#18
ladida Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,724 Images: 221 Blog Entries: 33	Thanks! Just everybody wants to know so why not spread the knowledge. __________________ Turn my grief to grace. R.I.P Mister, Zoe and Gilly She-Is-a-belle Member of the FF club for life!

07-25-2005, 06:42 PM	#20
SeaSide81 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Panhandle of Florida (Hurricane Central as of late!) Posts: 559 Images: 14	I will be certain to get a more experienced person to help me try polo wraps, but still great information. The pictures help a lot! Thanks for sharing it . __________________ A horse gallops with his lungs, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character. ~Tesio

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07-25-2005, 02:21 PM	#11
UnDun* Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,847 Images: 138	Kiwi, Polo's are just used for riding purposes, stable wraps are the ones with the padding underneath. There hasn't been much purposes of polos proven, but I (amoung others) belive they offer support to the horse's legs during work-outs and also provide some protection against "forging" and even when jumping. I noticed the second demo's polos went up onto the knee a bit? Do all of you guys do this or am i the only one who doesn't? I thought it restricts movement, similar to if one of us wrapped something around our own knees...?

07-25-2005, 02:38 PM	#13
Cavalier Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,698 Images: 236 Blog Entries: 18	I ALWAYS use padding underneath bandages. If you don't, then its pretty pointless doing it in the first place...bandages are designed to be supportive...without padding, where is the support??? I know that your intentions were good doing this thread, but vets, instructors and experienced horse people should show the person (in the flesh) how to bandage properly...there are too many ramifications for bandages too tight or to loose.

07-25-2005, 04:43 PM	#17
Dre55 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cordele, Georgia Posts: 537 Images: 26	Ya'll did a good job. Nice pictures and instructions.