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Should I Wrap My Horse’s Legs When Trailering?

Name: Ask the Vet - Should I wrap my horse's legs when trailering?
Uploaded: 10/19/2017 14:54:37
Description: In this excerpt from an episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer a question about whether or not you should wrap a horse's legs in a trailer and the reason for doing so. They also give advice on how and when to teach your horse about wearing shipping boots.

Updated June 16, 2025

In this excerpt from an episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer a question about whether or not you should wrap a horse's legs in a trailer and the reason for doing so. They also give advice on how and when to teach your horse about wearing shipping boots.

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