The most basic bandage used on a horse is the standing wrap. Standing wraps for horses are typically 6 inches wide and made of a tough but slightly flexible poly knit fabric with hook and look closures at the ends to secure it in place.
The standing bandage and wrap are most commonly used in three ways on the horse. A standing wrap is made up of a cotton base quilted fabric, or "quilt" with a standing bandage to hold it in place. It is applied to the horse's lower leg and used for a support, circulation and to prevent "stocking‐up" after working. It can be used dry or with liniment or other substances on the leg.
To help stimulate more blood flow in your horse's leg, you can apply liniment before you apply the standing bandage quilt and wrap.
Quilted Leg Wraps for Horses
If your horse has an injury with inflammation a standing quilted leg wrap can go over a poultice. Standing bandages and wraps can also be used to sweat a leg.
It's important to properly apply a standing wrap to the leg and keep the pressure even from top to bottom, and keep the wrap and quilt free of wrinkles and creases. Be sure the wrap is not so tight it cuts off circulation or so loose it falls down or off. Practice makes perfect! No‐Bow wraps, or bandage quilts, are a great option for someone that wants to be extra cautious in preventing damage to tendons by wrapping improperly, or if your horse tends to kick at or pull on their wraps, which could cause them to get uneven areas or tightness. No‐Bow wraps can prevent tendon strains or bowed‐tendons.