Horse Body Bandage Spur Guard
The Horse Body Bandage Spur Guard prevents rubbing and abrasions on the horse’s skin. The Body Bandage reduces friction of the rider’s leg moving against the horse’s side. As a result this reduces marks and sores to the horses body, where the coat can become thin. Resulting in sore and sensitive skin.
Under the current rules, blood found on a horse’s flanks means automatic disqualification for the combination from that class at international competitions.
Due to the above rule. It is now quite common to see horses wearing Body Bandages in the ring. They reduce the friction that can also cause the coat to thin and result in sore, sensitive skin. This can often cause problems with thin-skinned horses and recently clipped horses can also be prone to spur sores.
Using a Body Bandage helps to prevent sores from forming. The Spur Guard will prevent aggravating an injury to thin skin. The lightweight, soft elastic acts as a second layer of skin, protecting the horse at all times.
As the Body Bandage has grown in popularity. So, less expensive, inferior imitations have found their way on to the market, giving the rider the misconception, that they are using the original durable body bandage. Please be aware of the less expensive brands, not to judge the original Love Horse Body Bandage
How to use the Body Bandage
Wrap the body bandage around the horse’s body in the saddle area. When it is in direct contact with the coat and make sure to close the Velcro fastening underneath.
Two lightweight plastic clips fasten the spur guard to the saddle D-rings. Whilst the clips are also adjustable. This therefore means the bandage can be placed at the exact point that requires the most protection.
Four adjustable side straps attach to the girth and as a result stop the spur guard slipping backwards.
The bandage is FEI approved for competition use.
The resistance of the bandage has undergone extensive testing for durability. It is advisable not for use in conjunction with sharp spurs. Blunt and rounded spurs are also available here.
25cm wide, available in Cob (175cm) or Full (196cm) and Extra Full (205cm)