Course Description

This hands-on course provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to wrapping a horse’s front limbs for the effective management of equine lymphedema. Designed for equine professionals, caretakers, and owners, the course builds confidence and skill by first demonstrating techniques on a dummy leg before progressing to live application. Participants will learn how to properly prepare the leg, protect vulnerable anatomical structures, and apply therapeutic wraps that deliver optimal compression and support. Through expert instruction, you’ll gain a deep understanding of materials and their functions—from MillSoft padding and foam to short-stretch bandages and stockinettes—and how each contributes to lymphatic drainage and fibrosis reduction. The course emphasizes proper padding placement, conical shaping, and compression principles based on LaPlace’s Law, ensuring safe, effective, and lasting results. Beyond technique, this training covers real-world best practices including how to adapt to weather conditions, manage wet wraps, and safely exercise horses in compression bandages to stimulate lymph flow and support recovery. By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to apply front limb wraps that enhance your horse’s comfort, mobility, and long-term limb health.