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Customer Reviews for Saratoga Bandages

Saratoga Bandages

The extra-supportive Saratoga Bandages are great for all disciplines. The firm controlled stretch of the Saratoga Bandage offers more support to the lower leg than any other product of its type. The light weight breathable material carries only 3 oz. of water when soaking wet, keeping weight down even in the worst going.Black, White, or Navy. Set of 4. Measures 9?L x 4?W.
Average Customer Rating:
4.611 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
5
(18 Reviews) 17
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 18 reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
1
13 of 15(87%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Saratoga Bandages
Review 1 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

My favorite wraps for eventing

March 30, 2013
ByCris
fromAL
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"Find a pair of Porter boots, purchase these and have fun. The best wraps for hard knocks that cross country can throw at your horse. I have used saratogas and porter boots for years with no issues, the key is knowing how to wrap them correctly and using the porters under them! I love that they do not hold water or heat, my horses like them because they weigh nothing and so far no injuries from xc!"
Review 2 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Great wraps

May 16, 2012
ByGIJILLY
fromWellington, FL
I have used this product for:6-12 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"My horse seems to get cut very easily from boots. I use these to train in and I save a nice set to show in the jumpers. When he's happy, I'm happy.
The only con is they don't stay "like new" for long. That doesn't mean they don't still work beautifully. You have to really take care of them."
Review 3 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

must have

December 30, 2011
Bytigrrlily04
fromVA
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I've used Saratoga for years and they are on my list of must haves for the horse person! Worth every penny!"
Review 4 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Do Not Use

November 2, 2011
BySarahjoy
fromLos Lunas, NM
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
"I had (key word here is "had") a set of these but discontinued using them because although the side against the leg is tacky (kinda sticky) they do NOT stay in place.
I used them once on a jumper in the show ring. Until I exited the class and found that part of the wrap had slipped onto the horse's pastern and had then rubbed it's way through the top layer of skin. That was the last time I used them.
Sarahjoy Crain, trainer - Independent C Farms
"
 
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Review 5 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Wraps

November 2, 2011
ByLola1234
fromKalispell, MT
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I like how they hold tight to the horses legs. I feel like my horses legs are supported much better then with just polo wraps. They never slip or move."
Review 6 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

great wraps

August 15, 2011
ByKobi
fromLA
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I like that these wraps come in a set of four. A lot of times back legs go unprotected. These are nice wraps that keep horses legs cool and look nice. The velcro is very sticky. If the velcro touches the material, which it does a lot due to the design, it frays it. Overall I really like these."
Review 7 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Love these bandages!

August 2, 2011
ByFractiousFox
fromAiken Area
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
"I think saratogas are just the best, and never could understand why they weren't as main-stream as I thought they should be!
I give the bandages five stars, but I can't actually order them from Smartpak... Smartpak, why don't you guys carry the 12' length! I would love to order all sorts of bandages from you, and even get embroidery, but you never have the longer lengths! Pleeeease start carrying the longer lengths in saratogas and other bandages so that I can order from you, which is what I'd really like to do! (this is why I gave them four, instead of five stars)"
Review 8 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

January 24, 2011
ByvideoMom
fromCA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"My daughter does cross country and we use these on her horse to hold her boots in place. She went through water and did quite a course 2 days in a row. They never budged once from their original position, held the boots on great. Cleaned up easily and back in the bag ready for next round."
Review 9 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Excellent support for your horses legs!

September 13, 2010
Bysjcdressage
fromSan Juan Capistrano, CA
I have used this product for:2-5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
"These are the best wraps I've ever used. They offer the most contoured support of the legs. Washable and reusable for a long time. These were recommended by my vet to be used with Fybagee Pads and the combination could not be better."
Review 10 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great Wraps!

March 26, 2010
ByHelensmom
fromGreenville, SC
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I tried these wraps a long time ago with a different trainer, and have not found a better set since! My horse is rehabbing and I would not use another wrap to get her back in shape!!! Excellent product!"
Review 11 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Love these wraps!

March 3, 2010
ByVintage
fromBoynton Beach, FL
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
"These wraps are amazing!
Easy to clean, great support and they look great too!
Best purchase I ever made!
"
Review 12 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

I love these bandages!

December 14, 2009
ByIrishChick
fromMadison, WI
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"It was recommended by my vet that I get those T-sport wraps ($90 per pair) or something similar for my rehabbing horse. Now, I'm not one to claim that bandages can "support" a horse, but I can't deny that I like these wraps and feel better using them. I think that they are at LEAST as nice as the more $$$$ ones. I personally like them better. When I take them off my horses legs are clean an super cool. The wraps are super ventilated. The plastic strips along the inside keep them from slipping and the way they are knitted together greatly increases any support that wraps can provide.
If I had to list a drawback it would be that only people who are very comfortable with wrapping use this product. I think it would be easier to damage a tendon using these wraps than using a plain polo wrap.
I really really like these wraps and will continue to keep using them!"
Review 13 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

November 19, 2009
Byjacmopony
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"excellent quality, gives nice firm support without stretching"
Review 14 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

The easiest bandages to wrap with

April 13, 2009
Bydressageponies
fromRochester, MA
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I love Saratoga bandages. The bandages have just enough stretch in them so that it is easy to avoid wrinkles. They stay in place and it is easy to get the proper amount of even pressure. I won't wrap with anything else!"
Review 15 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

LOVE THEM!

August 20, 2008
Byallriledup06
fromMA USA
"I love these wraps! I got the Saratoga Bandages with my new horse, never having used them before. Since then, I have been talking them up every chance I get! They offer just the right amount of support for my OTTB and they look great too. I'm never going back to polo wraps!"
Review 16 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

June 5, 2005
ByCaitlin
fromCape Cod, MA
"I really like these bandages. I prefer them over polo wraps because I find they're easier to wrap and A LOT less bulky. I would definitely recommend spending the extra money because they're worth it!"
Review 17 for Saratoga Bandages
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Great bandages!

November 15, 2004
ByDressageNut2
fromIL
"I LOVE these bandages! They're nice and thin, so my horse doesn't look like she has leg warmers on. Plus, the wraps really are great even when wet, unlike regular wraps which tend to become a heavy, water-soaked mess and won't stay on properly (at least not for me!). The price is a bit steep, but I think they're well worth it."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Saratoga Bandages
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5