too tight, or uneven, it may cut off circulation to the lower leg or cause "cording" or bandage bows. Padding above and below the wrap: if too much padding is left above or below the bandage material, it may catch on something, and dislodge the bandage or frighten the caught horse. Ending the bandage: The closures of bandage materials may catch on each other, or on the bandage of the opposite leg, if the bandage closures end on the inside of the leg. This could dislodge or open the bandage. Therefore, bandages should always end on the outside of the horse's leg. Using a bandage with a poultice or leg dressing Bandages should typically be changed every 12 hours. When a poultice is used, it is best to clean the leg with soap and water after removal, before re-applying a clean bandage. Before a wound dressing is applied, the injury should be cleaned, and it should be recleaned between bandage cycles. The wrapping of the padding and bandage should be in the direction that best supports the closure of the wound. Gauze should be used between the padding and the leg injury. See also Polo wraps Shipping bandage Horse care Horse management Horse protective equipment