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How to Spider Wrap No matter the discipline- all riders wrap. While each rider has their own preference, chances are at some point you have wrapped for a trailer ride, polo wrapped for a training ride and applied standing bandages after a strenuous ride or horse show. Bandages are also applied to treat a wide range of injuries, so what happens when the injury is outside of the area covered by standard bandages? How would one cover an injury on a horseʼs knee, or even more challenging a hock? The answer, is a Spider Wrap. This bandage, usually made from flannel or knit cotton, gets its name from the strips of material that come out of each side like legs. When applied over irregular joints, it allows the horse to retain mobility, while keeping the desired area covered and clear of debris. Below is an illustrated guide using the Spitfire Spider Wrap Bandage™ on both Knees and Hocks. Just as with any bandage or new treatment, always use under the supervision and instruction of a Veterinarian or Equine Professional. Step 1: Place desired treatment on injured area and cover in a layer of sheet cotton or a thin pillow bandage. 64 www.EliteEquestrian.us Step 2: Tie the top two laces of the bandage above the joint to be wrapped. Step 3: Continue to tie laces down the remainder of the bandage, tying each new set over the previous. Step 4: The hanging laces can be trimmed or wrapped over Step 5: Once all the laces are tied, apply a standing bandage to keep the Spider Wrap from sliding down. Step 6: Perfectly wrapped- and flexible!


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