tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post4193354175926409110..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: Leg careMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-8967904399439850742013-05-21T15:58:43.477-07:002013-05-21T15:58:43.477-07:00The NSAID comment was because near the end of the ...The NSAID comment was because near the end of the post I talk about Surpass - not necessarily the wrapping and iceing and polticing and other leg care covered here. Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-22535704641490649112013-05-21T15:57:43.457-07:002013-05-21T15:57:43.457-07:00So........now, 2 months later, after a 50 miler wh...So........now, 2 months later, after a 50 miler which was way more mileage than I've done in a while, I'm still a bit on the fence whether to do "leg care" or whether it really matters. i've wrapped at rides and had them fill. At the ride a couple weeks ago (that 50....) I had a migraine and didn't do ANYTHING. And aboslutely no filling in the morning. <br /><br />I don't think it actually does harm (unless you are administering NSAIDS post ride to a horse that is probably 5% dehydrated) but I'm on the fence whether it really HELPS. Unless there is an actual confirmed injury. I'm not sure that it actually is going to make the difference between there being an injury and not injuried. It will mitigate and injury - but you still have the injury. Not sure it actulaly PREVENTS. Does this make sense? Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-6240253326724722052013-05-17T17:57:52.810-07:002013-05-17T17:57:52.810-07:00Love this post. As a recent endurance convert and...Love this post. As a recent endurance convert and traditional H/J rider, I am just nervous about legs. I used to ride for 30 minutes and wrap. Now, I'm riding 25 miles and not wrapping (but grimacing and holding my breath a little). I have cooling boots for Pronto (by e-cooline - they are phenom, can actually ride in them if you want) and believe I will try the Fexsleeve that Karen posted about above - as I am super migraine sensitive and always looking for the fastest way to take care of my boy post-ride in case my head kicks in. So far, no signs of leg issues for him but we are early in this endurance adventure.....fingers crossed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840675829491372379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-25376438627680950022013-03-03T15:56:07.474-08:002013-03-03T15:56:07.474-08:00I have previously used alot of sweat banadages wit...I have previously used alot of sweat banadages with the furacin in the days I was eventing and jumping alot. It reduced noticeable inflammation and/or swelling . This was "standard" practice then and I just did it because my vet suggested. I eventually ran into an issue with it causing a chemical burn and it sloughed the hide off my Thoroughbreds back leg. I havn't used the method since for two reasons. I haven't really had any signifigant issues with a soft tissue injury so I haven't really needed to and for those after ride "take care of the legs" , I have found better luck with the clay poultice or rubbing legs vigorously with isopropyl alchohol. I have an older gelding that has always been prone to stocking up. His only job any more is the occasional horseback archery competition which involced 9 canters down a track. I am a big believer in taking care of legs because of the background i have in jumping but especially in the older horses. Rebel gets poulticed and/or iced and that has worked well for him . Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-66942718471773946722013-03-03T15:55:33.868-08:002013-03-03T15:55:33.868-08:00I have previously used alot of sweat banadages wit...I have previously used alot of sweat banadages with the furacin in the days I was eventing and jumping alot. It reduced noticeable inflammation and/or swelling . This was "standard" practice then and I just did it because my vet suggested. I eventually ran into an issue with it causing a chemical burn and it sloughed the hide off my Thoroughbreds back leg. I havn't used the method since for two reasons. I haven't really had any signifigant issues with a soft tissue injury so I haven't really needed to and for those after ride "take care of the legs" , I have found better luck with the clay poultice or rubbing legs vigorously with isopropyl alchohol. I have an older gelding that has always been prone to stocking up. His only job any more is the occasional horseback archery competition which involced 9 canters down a track. I am a big believer in taking care of legs because of the background i have in jumping but especially in the older horses. Rebel gets poulticed and/or iced and that has worked well for him . Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-89377131463929442722013-03-03T13:53:26.297-08:002013-03-03T13:53:26.297-08:00http://www.sstack.com/quilts-standing-wraps/Equi-F...http://www.sstack.com/quilts-standing-wraps/Equi-Flexsleeve/ I have a friend that ordered some and am waiting for feedback. enduranceridestuff.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675520499223277797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-15901837340190578452013-03-03T13:49:01.039-08:002013-03-03T13:49:01.039-08:00A lot depends on the horse, I've never wrapped...A lot depends on the horse, I've never wrapped Chief's legs and with over 13k miles he's got cleaner legs than Bo does, with half the mileage and that I have been wrapping for the last two years. I'm looking at those new compression wraps and waiting for feedback from others on how well they work, as they would sure be a lot easier than wrapping, especially for multidays. One of the best poultices if you have a problem is Numotizine. I keep some in my trailer for just in case. See you in a few days!enduranceridestuff.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675520499223277797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-64020977639082909382013-03-03T04:21:02.184-08:002013-03-03T04:21:02.184-08:00Yep, that's how I found out that Gogo has done...Yep, that's how I found out that Gogo has done bilateral SDFT injuries in her hinds.... I coldhosed, handwalked, and left her unwrapped for about an hour once she was back in her stall... when I came back to wrap, both those hind legs were HUGE. I'm glad I saw it when I did, or else I would have never known until the following morning.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902291220984883182noreply@blogger.com