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What to do if your horse's legs are swollen?

We explain the causes of swollen legs and the effective treatment with EQUI compress.

The problem

 

Unlike humans, who have well-developed calf muscles, horses only have tendinous extensions in the hoof.
The advantage: rapid acceleration during escape situations - the disadvantage: the lack of a muscle pump means that the metabolic end products can only be transported back to the heart more slowly. This transportation takes place via the lymphatic system, which is connected in parallel to the blood circulation system.
The lymph then flows into the veins close to the heart. If the lymphatic system is not fully functional, proteins, for example, cannot be transported away and tissue hardening develops. Our sport horses are mainly kept in the box.
The result: the natural metabolism is impaired. Increased standing therefore promotes illness and leads to injuries. The horse regenerates more slowly and structures such as muscles, ligaments and tendons are more vulnerable.

The Solution

 

This is where the EQUI compress compression stocking comes in, by generating compression at a precisely predetermined position with the required pressure.

This brings the vascular valves closer together, stimulates the lymphatic system and creates an effective pumping function.

EQUI compress therefore has a prophylactic, long-lasting effect and offers sport horses and all horses that stand more often due to the situation a measurable benefit.

EQUI compress explained by Franzi Bechberger-Gaber

How EQUI compress helps to support your horse

Areas of application

 

EQUI compress is perfect for aiding recovery in resting or immobilised horses. It is ideal:

  • for horses in resting phases or for stabled horses
  • during transport and at horse shows
  • during intense training phases
  • against swollen legs and windgalls
  • for easy training (only the boot) 

EQUI compress was designed for resting phases and not for training: the blood circulation and muscle pump work very well when the horse is moving.

The key to success for leading dressage and show jumping riders

 

 

Ingrid Klimke & Daniel Deusser

For the optimal recovery of their horses, Daniel Deusser and Ingrid Klimke rely on EQUI compress.

Contraindication

 

Do not use EQUI compress with:

  • open wounds
  • bacterial infections
  • fungal infections
  • blood flow disorder
  • acute phlegmon
  • fever
  • (venous disease and raised temperature)

Not sure which size is right for you?

 

You can use the EQUI compress size chart to determine the right size.

Size chart front
230914 Size chart hind
Messhinweise Equi Compress (1)

Ho to care fo EQUI compress

 

Only use the boots and the stockings when they are dry and clean so that the silicone and antibacterial material remain functional. The horse’s legs must be cleaned and dried be- fore putting them on. When the horse needs EQUI compress for an extended period, please check daily that no pressure marks have occurred (for example because of a piece of straw that got caught under the stockings). The Velcro fasteners on the gaiters must be closed tightly before washing to prevent damage to the fabric.


EQUI compress is machine washable at 30°C.


Do not tumble dry. Do not iron.

230901 Different parts set EQUI compress bag

Do you still have questions?


The topic of compression is highly complex - we have collected some of the most frequently asked questions.

Find out more about EQUI compress in the booklet