👍 Review: Intrepid International Hock Shield Ultra Protector - Top-Rated Hock Protection for Maximum Safety Review

SUPER happy with it so far. I bought these for my gelding who has chronic hock pain that I just can't deal with and is doing exactly what is expected (allowing the skin to heal without the risk of re-injury). I've been using it 24/7 for about 2 weeks now and still haven't stopped using it. I take it off at least once a day to clean up and fix it. I tighten it until I can slip a finger between the front of the ankle and the boot. My horse was on the smallest end of the larger size so I downsized

They PREVENT ulcers but do not heal them. You need to clean the wound (batydin scrub and nitrofurazone daily, put a 4X sterile compress on the wound and then put these poultices on top). In about a week you will have beautiful pink skin. Once the wound has healed, stop taking the medication, but DO NOT STOP the bandage. If used as directed, the wrap will remain. We have Arabs (very busy) and our associations remain. You have to change them every day and make sure they are dry/clean etc. You…

My 17 year old horse started rubbing his hocks when standing up from a prone position. As everyone knows, the ankle is one of the most difficult areas to defend. This ankle protector is very well designed as it consists of two parts for mobility and multiple Velcro straps for security. The first strap is attached to the shield next to the horse's hock, then the second strap is tightened and wedged between the two straps. The inside is made of synthetic fleece which offers good cushioning but…