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leg wraps for winte rwarmth
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Deborah Ide
I have been planning to get my horse some leg wraps to keep her warm during the winter. Are there any particular ones that people have found to be good? Are we talking about polo wraps, a product like a Back on Track or an actual leg boot of some sort? As it happens, I just read the Uckele Health and Nutrition article by Dr. Kellon "Understanding Winter Laminitis" and she mentions using lined boots. Would those be boots on the feet ( I already use carbide studded Renegade boots on my mare in the winter to prevent slipping on ice) or lined boots on the cannons (I've never seen lined hoof boots so I'm thinking it must mean for the cannons). If on cannons, would actual boots be better than polo wraps? I might think so because they boots come unwound and trip the horse. Can anyone clarify these things?
Thanks, Deborah Ide Connecticut November 2012 |
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kansteen5545@...
Hi Deborah -
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Look up "Whinny Warmers" on line - they are sox for horses - some for winter- some for summer for the flies. Karen Scarborough,ME May/2014 ---- "deborah_ide@... [EquineCushings]" <EquineCushings@...> wrote: I have been planning to get my horse some leg wraps to keep her warm during the winter. Are there any particular ones that people have found to be good? |
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Lavinia Fiscaletti
Hi Deborah,
The idea is to keep in warmth so boots that cover the lower leg, and even the hoof, are what's needed. For the feet themselves you could use socks inside of padded boots. Lined shipping boots are a relatively simple solution. How much warmth will depend on what the temps are doing in your area and how sensitive your horse is to the drop in temps. Need to start wrapping/blanketing once the temps drop into the forties as that is when the cold-induced issues start. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team |
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Kathy Graves
Has anyone tried those things called Whinney Warmers? They might work.
K. Graves 2011 N. California On Nov 21, 2014, at 2:35 PM, shilohmom@... [EquineCushings] wrote:
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PapBallou@...
I've used them a lot, but they can be pretty tricky to get on if the horse is shod with metal or composites. Also, if the horse has a hard time standing due to arthritis issues or laminitis, they can prove to be a challenge as well.
You may consider these - take all of seconds to put on, and the horse doesn't have to lift the foot/leg... http://www.doversaddlery.com/cashel%3Fs%C2%AE-boomer%3Fs-bandages%3F/p/X1-2610/ Pap is in them right now... Linda Western NV 2004 |
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Donna Coughlin
Hi Linda,
Do you think the Dover Cashel wraps would wrap around tightly enough to go up mini Duke's hind legs to keep his ancient arthritic hocks warm, perhaps even warming his stifles a bit (the 16" size would get to his stifles)? I've re-made Back on Track wraps that work great for his forelegs (use them with his SoftRides), but keeping those hind joints warm hasn't been so easy. I've tried various Velcro positioning on the re-worked BOT wraps and also tried making things out of fleece (magnet for shavings!), have cut the toe out of tall, heavy human socks, then put the BOT on top (that worked best, but is sooooo not fun to do and he hates lifting his stiff joints to get those socks on). But none of these solutions are great....I wouldn't care if the wraps had to go around more than once as long as the velcro would allow that. My sewing machine HATES velcro... I had to hand sew the last pieces on the BOT wraps. So I'd rather avoid adding more velcro if possible. Hope Pap is doing well! Best, Donna Coughlin, Duke, Robin and Obi CT 2009 |
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PapBallou@...
Donna -
These are pretty solid, so think any full sized Boomers would simply be a cast for Duke. The previously mentioned Winny Warmers worked great for my now gone, ancient arthritic mare. I bought shipping boots for minis for my version of Duke. Coupled with his thick pony hair, they seem to do a good job of keeping his legs warm. Linda and Pap Ballou Western NV May 2004 |
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Donna Coughlin
Thanks for the reply, Linda and Pap Ballou!
I was afraid of that and appreciate your telling me. It's just too tough on him to get the Whinny Warmers (or a human sock) on those arthritic hinds. Lavinia just gave me two sources for mini shipping boots, and I ordered the quilted ones. I couldn't tell if the ttminihorse ones were lined and I'm looking for warmth. Think I'll be able to use them to support/hold up the jury-rigged Back On Track ones I made for him so the hock and stifle will be covered. Hope this helps someone else too! http://www.ttminihorse.com/tackstore/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=24 http://www.marystack.com/quilted-lined-shipping-boots-mini.html?cmp=googlepr oducts&kw=quilted-lined-shipping-boots-mini&gclid=CMf959eokcICFQwV7Aod9VQAqQ Best, Donna Coughlin, Duke, Robin and Obi CT 2009 |
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beverly meyer
Thank you so much Donna for the link to Mary's Tack and the pony warmer
boots! On sale and just what I needed! Beverly 6/14 -- Beverly Meyer, MBA Clinical and Holistic Nutritionist www.ondietandhealth.com Facebook: Beverly Meyer on Diet and Health Radio: Primal Diet - Modern Health |
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