Extract from "Animal Management." Bandages: (1) Useful as protection from injury when at work; (2) To keep the legs warm; (3) Cold-water bandages; (4) Hot-water bandages.

(1) Put on from knee to the fetlock and are best made of stockinette. They must not in any way interfere with the joints.

(2) From the knees and hocks to the hoof. Should be made of wool and put on as loose as possible.

(3) Should be made of linen to keep the limbs cool if required.

(4) Should be made of wool. They should be put on fresh at frequent intervals to draw out any inflammation in the first instance. Dry bandages in the stable should be removed at least twice daily to prevent injury from pressure.

How To Put Bandages On Horses

Starting from below the knee or hock, unroll sufficient bandage to make one turn round the leg, sloping very gradually down the leg. Keep the bandage close to the leg, and allow it to unroll itself round and down the limb, as low as it is required.

From the fetlock or coronet it will naturally take an upward direction, and the unrolling will be continued till it reaches the first point where it was started. The tapes should be tied here (securely for work) on the outside of the leg and the ends tucked in neatly. For working bandages it is advisable for extra security to turn down the corner of the loose end first applied, so that the next turn will hold it fast and prevent it from slipping. Cotton-wool inside working bandages prevents bandage soreness, supports the tendons and ligaments, and tends to minimize concussion if the going is hard. Bandages are sometimes used for sore shins. If used for hunting, bandages should be sewn on as well as tied, and cottonwool placed doubly thick on each side of the leg over the suspensory ligaments to equalize the pressure.