3M is an industry leader in the development of equine support wrap materials and techniques.
Both the horse and the horse owners are the beneficiaries of 3M's Research and Development program. 3M pioneered the use of motion analysis and biomechanical models to document the ability of 3M™ Equisport™ Equine Support Bandage to absorb energy and reduce fatigue of racing thoroughbreds.
The Figure-Eight Splint Bandage technique was developed as part of the Equisport bandage program. This technique, incorporating two vertical splints made of wrap along the flexor tendon, absorbs 50% more energy than a conventional figure eight bandage of the same material without splints. How to apply a splint figure 8 bandage. (PDF, 201k)
3M™ Vetrap™ Bandaging Tape
The professional's choice in self-adherent wraps. Layers "bond" together to provide support bandages that stay put, allowing better fit and lower risk of bandage slipping.
Key Features:
Bandage sticks to itself (not to hair)
Conforms snugly around contours that are difficult to bandage
Versatile. High-performance bandaging tape for a broad spectrum of applications - support, compression and bandage secural.
Recommend Uses:
Support sprains, splints and convalescent injuries
Protects wounds and holds sterile dressings in place
Ideal overwrap for Gamgee® Highly Absorbent Padding or Animalintex® Poultice
Tail wrap
3M™ Equisport™ Equine Support Bandage
Used by professional horsemen and veterinarians to deliver unparalleled support and protection for performance horses. Equisport Equine Support Bandage, containing 4.5 X the elastic content of Vetrap tape is recommended as a bandage for severe rundown, progressive remobilization of tendon & ligament injuries and prophylactic support of horses prone to injury.
Both Vetrap tape & Equisport bandages need to be applied so that they are initially comfortable to the animal, 30 - 50% stretch. Unpadded and lightly padded support bandages should be removed immediately after completion of athletic activity.
The combination of Equisport bandage plus the Figure-Eight Splint Bandage Technique absorbs 100% more energy than a conventional Vetrap tape figure- eight bandage without splints How to apply a splint figure 8 bandage. (PDF, 201k)
3M Rundown Patch
3M Rundown Patch, a tough urethane "patch", can be used with either Vetrap tape or Equisport bandage to provide additional protection against rundown.
