Horse Leg Wraps & Pads

Horse leg wraps are the evolution of the traditional polo and stable bandages. They are an excellent and practical way to protect your horse’s legs. They cover the cannon bone, tendons, soft tissues, and nerve terminals, providing extra support and stability by supplementing the suspensory ligaments. Leg wraps for horses are stronger, thicker, and made of harder materials than bandages, providing extra shock protection.

Unlike bandages, you don’t have to roll them over your horse’s legs; they are designed as boots that are just placed over the legs and fastened with Velcro straps or stud fixings. This not only reduces the application time but also makes it easier and safest in many ways: fixing the boots is extremely faster than wrapping and unwrapping bandages, especially if you don’t have a quiet horse, and you don’t have to worry so much about applying excessive pressure and cutting blood circulation. Most horse leg wraps are designed to apply even pressure, and the Velcro straps or stud fixings are more intuitive to adjust than bandages. However, it’s essential not to over-tighten them, especially when using products with elastic Velcro straps.

Leg wraps for horses offer excellent protection during exercise, turnout, traveling, and at the stable. Some models are designed especially for riding and training, while others are more oriented to keep your horse’s legs comfy, warm, and protected when they rest in the stable or enjoy themselves while free in the paddock or open pasture.

Horse leg wraps help protect these delicate structures from shocks, cuts, and lacerations caused by external elements, and they are also key for protecting the legs from interference, which are injuries caused by horses’ limbs clashing with each other while in motion. For example, inexperienced horses may rub or hit their legs when working on lateral movements. Leg wraps for horses are made of neoprene, leather, and carbon mesh, among others. Some models feature reinforced zones made of tough materials. In all cases, horse leg wraps are highly breathable, preventing overheating of the sensitive tendons when exercising while keeping them comfortably warm when resting and during cold days. Besides, all models have excellent moisture-absorbing properties for extra comfort during exercise and to prevent skin conditions. Some leg wraps can be worn with horse leg pads underneath for extra shock absorption and protection, reducing the risk of undesired pressure points and/or warmth during transport, stalling, or turnout.

A Wide Selection of Leg Wraps for Horses

At Discount Equestrian, we have a wide selection of leg wraps and horse leg pads for every occasion.

Stable Wraps:

Our stable wraps and leg pads for horses are excellent for keeping your equestrian companion’s legs warm, preventing swelling after hard exercise, and taking some weight off their joints, thanks to the extra support. This is great for helping injured horses heal better or just for enhancing their rest and recovery times.

Fleece leg wraps for horses are a great alternative for the stable, especially after exercise or a bath, providing fast drying and comfort. They are also fantastic for turnout and travel. All kinds of stable horse leg wraps are also perfect for covering veterinary bands, keeping them clean and in place. For extra warmth and protection, you can use padded or stable horse leg pads underneath. Stable horse leg wraps or boots are often softer and longer than exercise boots like dressage horse leg wraps and can be safely used overnight. Lastly, they work beautifully as Fly leg wraps for horses, protecting their limbs from annoying insects and mosquito bites.

Dressage and Exercise Wraps

Dressage leg wraps are excellent for supporting your horse’s suspensory ligaments while training or competing in dressage, doing flatwork, or even hacking. They protect your horse from rubbing and interference, especially during lateral work or demanding exercises. Dressage horse leg wraps are often stiffer than stable leg wraps for better protection and support without reducing freedom of movement. Thanks to their breathability and ability to dry fast, they can be used outside the arena, even on muddy or wet trails. For safety hacking or open road trails, take a look at these Hi viz leg wraps for horses; you can wrap them over the leg wraps, adding extra visibility without sacrificing protection.

Leg Pads or Under Bandages

There are different models of leg pads you can use for different purposes, such as keeping the legs and joints warm, adding an extra layer of protection, and moisture absorption. On the other hand, cold wraps for horses legs are highly efficient as cold compresses for sore joints and tendons and help relieve pain and treat swellings. Gel leg wraps for horses, like Gel-Eze® under bandages, are also excellent for preventing injuries during and after hard work.

At Discount Equestrian, you will find the best leg wraps for horses. We stock a wide variety of leg wraps for your horse, from affordable every day-use horse leg wraps to fancy competition dressage boots. We source fantastic products from well-known brands like Equilibrium®, LeMieux®, Premier Equine®, Rhinegold®, Veredus®, Woof Wear®, and more!

For more protection for your horse, check out other amazing categories. For example, our Over Reach Boots help prevent and soften the severity of overreaching injuries. Also, check our Tendon & Fetlock boots to see our broad collection of protective gear for showjumping, dressage, and flatwork. Also, we have an extensive line of Medical Boots, which includes magnetic leg wraps for horses, ideal for everyday care and fast recovery after demanding training sessions or multi-day competitions.