BANDAGING MISUNDERSTOOD

The various reasons behind bandaging has to be a well understood, and proper application so that you get the best results for the intended situation.  There are several bandages, made of different materials and for different applications and situations.  Knowing the absolute reason why bandaging will help or is needed is a pivotal ability that a horse person must know with understanding and intellect.  You can do irreparable damage if bandaging is disregarded when necessary or  when improperly applied and not to mention, the application of the wrong bandage will also put your horse at risk either by lack of intended protection, or the wrong bandage being used.   There are 6 plus different bandages, and many of people go for color, fluff, feel and that is not all that you need to know.  Each bandage that is out there has an intended, valuable purpose.   Mix-matching these bandages can keep you from getting the best results you can get.  Bandaging is an art in itself, if properly applied, they have medicinal purposes, protective measures, supportive ideals, and there is more to know than that meets the eye.  The direction of application, the pressure and the products that are applied along with  bandaging all factor in when you are trying to achieve the best possible healing, supportive, or protective environment in leg management.  You can heal an injury much faster if you are aware of all of the tricks, proper practices and product you can you in conjunction with properly applied bandages..I host a great Clinical on this very topic, hands on and very informative, with professional flare, for those in the Fort Worth and surrounding areas.