When a horse's legs fill, swell, or stock up, ordinary stable wraps can only do so much. EquiCrown® Medical Compression Bandages were engineered to do more. Built on true medical-grade gradient compression and an anatomical, custom-fit design, they apply precisely defined pressure that follows the contour of the leg from mid-pastern to just below the carpal or hock joint. The result is even, consistent support without the pressure points, bunching, or guesswork that come with hand-wrapping.
Distributed in North America by Strathcona Ventures of Sherwood Park, Alberta, EquiCrown® has become a trusted name among veterinarians, therapists, and horse owners who want reliable, repeatable leg support they can apply in seconds. As the makers put it, when it comes to engineered equine compression, these bandages "have no equal."
A horse's lower leg has very little muscle to pump fluid back upward, which is why standing, stall rest, and hard work so often leave legs puffy and filled. EquiCrown® bandages are knitted with a defined compression curve that is firmest lower on the leg and eases as it climbs. That gradient is what encourages lymphatic fluid to drain and helps move stagnant fluid back up and out, rather than letting it pool around the fetlock and cannon.
Because the compression is engineered into the fabric itself, every application delivers the same therapeutic pressure. A flexible knit zone over the fetlock lets the joint move naturally, while a large-mesh, breathable construction keeps air moving so the leg stays cool and dry underneath. Lateral closures with a zipper and Velcro® let you get a snug, even fit in moments.
Veterinarians and equine health professionals reach for EquiCrown® across a wide range of situations. The bandages are used to help manage edema and legs that stock up during stall confinement, to support horses prone to lymphangitis and cellulitis flare-ups, and to ease soft windgalls and windpuffs. They are also applied for post-operative care, wound management, and as supportive treatment for tendon, ligament, and connective-tissue recovery.
Just as importantly, EquiCrown® is a maintenance tool, not only a recovery one. Many owners use the wraps after exertion to support circulation as a horse cools out, during long-distance travel to limit fluid build-up, and as everyday support for legs that simply work hard. The same engineered compression that helps a swollen leg recover also helps a sound leg stay sound.
EquiCrown® is built around how horses actually live. EquiCrown® Active replaces traditional polo wraps and is designed for work, turnout, and rehab in motion, delivering a gentle massage effect as the horse moves while keeping the leg cool and aired. EquiCrown® FIT steps in where a standing or stable wrap would be used, for rest, overnight support, and recovery in the stall. An EquiCrown® Silver option adds silver-infused fabric for stable-wrap duty where added freshness is wanted.
All versions are reusable, machine washable, and dryer safe, and are sun- and ointment-resistant for real barn conditions. Sizing is taken from straightforward leg measurements, with standard sizes plus genuine custom builds for legs with significant girth increase. Because a correct fit is everything with compression, EquiCrown® and Strathcona Ventures walk owners through measuring so the bandage matches the horse, not the other way around.
A polo or standing wrap relies on how tightly a person rolls it, so pressure varies every time and pressure points are easy to create. EquiCrown® bandages have a medically defined gradient compression knitted into the fabric, so the leg receives the same even, anatomically correct pressure every application, with no bunching and no slipping.
Yes. Legs that fill during stall rest are one of the most common reasons owners turn to EquiCrown®. The gradient compression supports lymphatic and venous return so fluid does not pool around the lower leg while the horse is standing still, helping legs stay tighter and cleaner by morning.
They are designed for everyday barn life. EquiCrown® bandages are machine washable and dryer safe, and the breathable knit is resistant to sun and ointments, so they hold their shape and compression through repeated use.
Sizing is based on simple leg measurements, including the circumference at the fetlock and the mid-cannon, with regular and short lengths plus full custom options for legs with extra girth. Because a precise fit is what makes compression therapeutic, Strathcona Ventures and EquiCrown® provide the measuring details and guidance so you order the right product and size the first time.
EquiCrown® ACTIVE is built for motion. A flexible knit zone over the fetlock lets the joint flex naturally, and the large-mesh fabric creates a gentle massage effect as the horse works or rehabs, while the open weave keeps the leg cool and aired during activity.
EquiCrown® is recommended by veterinarians and equine health professionals for injury prevention and maintaining healthy legs, for support following exertion, for horses that stock up when stalled, and as supportive care for conditions such as lymphangitis, cellulitis, soft windgalls, post-operative recovery, and connective-tissue injuries. Always work with your own veterinarian on a plan for a specific injury.
Strathcona Ventures, based in Sherwood Park, Alberta, is the North American distributor for EquiCrown® medical compression bandages and a supplier of quality barn and equine leg-health products. They ship worldwide and help owners choose and correctly size the right EquiCrown® product for their horse.
No. While EquiCrown® shines in recovery and rehab, it is just as much a preventive and maintenance tool, used after work to support cooling-out circulation, during long hauls to limit travel swelling, and as routine support for hard-working legs that you want to keep sound.
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