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Leg care Moderators: luluwhit, gotothewhip, cindyt, crossspur, ForumAdmin Jump to page :	Last activity 2016-08-06 8:27 PM 4 replies, 2408 views View previous thread :: View next thread
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kindergartencowgirl Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2016-08-06 11:04 AM Subject: Leg care
Veteran Posts: 175	I want to take good care of my mares legs. They are extremely long and she's a big girl. She has thin hide. Currently we are trotting out a half hour to an hour daily, and I am cold hosing her legs when we return. How long should I be running the hose on her? Anyone else have advice on leg care for after workouts?
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kwanatha Reg. Dec 2003	Posted 2016-08-06 2:14 PM Subject: RE: Leg care
Meanest Teacher!!! Posts: 8555 Location: sunny california	I would like to try the ice-vibe boots
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Bobbie_N Reg. Apr 2015	Posted 2016-08-06 5:15 PM Subject: RE: Leg care
Member Posts: 16 Location: Missouri	Liniments or poultices are always another positive thing you could apply to your routine. If your mare is sensitive with her thin hind I'd look to get a very mild liniment then, my mare once blistered from a strong liniment. I like the Ice Tight poultice and have also heard good things about the Sore No More cooling clay. Back on Track products are also a favorite of mine to wrap their legs with after a workout or when traveling if it's not too terribly hot out.
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total performance Reg. Nov 2007	Posted 2016-08-06 8:00 PM Subject: RE: Leg care
Namesless in BHW Posts: 10368 Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs	I agree wit above poster. Poultice after cold hosing. Will keep everything tight.
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uno-dos-tres! Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2016-08-06 8:27 PM Subject: RE: Leg care
Expert Posts: 4766 Location: Bandera, TX	Ice Boots, the very simple ones with elastic. The 9 pocket for large horses on the back legs if your horse is under 15 hands you can get away with the 6 pocket. I have had every type of ice machine made. I always get great results with these simple boots. I always have an ice chest along. I have had my Professional Choice Boots for 12 years and love them for the hard work they've done. I tell parents of kids that I mentor if they have a lazy kid then buy the ones with the gel packs that can be frozen or the ones with the little gell beads that you freeze. They don't get the leg as cold but if the kid uses them they are better than nothing.
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