Toss 'Em and Wash 'Em
Poloslove automatic washers and driers. However, to keep tangles to a minimum, close the hook-and-loop or Velcro closure on each wrap. Then, put each wrap in an individual hosiery bag (from the dollar store) before you wash them. Toss the whole thing in the drier. You can then roll the wrap, put it back in the hosiery bag and store it till you need it.
They're old. They're new. They're plain. They're psychedelic. And they're everywhere-in virtually every discipline. What are they? Polo wraps. These nifty leg wraps are used to protect your horse's legs when you work him. They're also used just so you can watch your horse's legs better in a mirror or just to make a fashion statement. They're also easy to apply.
Polo Wraps aren't regular stall wraps, although some people are hard-pressed to decide which is which.
Uses
Aside from an eye-catching appearance, polos offer some protection to the lower leg from nicks, hits and rubs. Horses that tend to "run down," meaning their fetlock contacts the ground and can be scraped when galloping may get sufficient protection from polo wraps.
As for actual leg support, you'll find a wide range of opinions from polos being terrific support to their being so soft and stretchy that they provide no support. What they can do, though, is help hold the tendons and ligaments in good alignment so that they're protected to some extent from sudden shifts in position and overstretching. If you've ever had a sore tendon or joint and used an elastic wrap you have some idea of how they can indeed improve comfort.
In addition, when the horse has a sore/wound/abrasion, polos may be a better choice, at least until the area heals, as they're less irritating than most boots on a sore.
