Puffy legs after stall time are common—and often improve with a simple reset. Here’s why it happens, how to handle it calmly, and the red flags that mean it isn’t simple stocking-up.
Red flags (heat, pain, asymmetry, strong pulses, wounds, fever, lameness) point away from simple stocking-up—call your veterinarian.
“Wrap-ready” = thin gel → full absorption → gear on.
Use the Horse Leg Anatomy map to compare the same landmarks every time.
Program-dependent. Only on intact skin and after full absorption if gel was used. Keep tension even (~50% overlap) and recheck at 15–30 minutes. Confirm with your veterinarian for your horse’s plan.
Benign stocking-up often resolves with movement and consistent routines. Heat, pain, lameness, wounds, or repeated one-leg swelling deserve a veterinary workup.
More turnout/hand-walking, clean dry bedding, correct wrap technique, clean pads, steady hydration, and vet-guided salt/electrolytes. Track a simple photo/measurement weekly.
See the Recovery Loop (daily plan), the Wrap Method (safe wraps), and Horse Leg Anatomy (landmarks).
Educational copy. Not a medical device or veterinary advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult your veterinarian for medical concerns and follow current show rules.
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