An integrated bandaging system for encircling the abdomen of a horse. A
ventral access opening selectively provides access to the horse's abdomen
while the bandage remains in place. This ventral access opening is
normally covered by a ventral window cover. However, the window cover may
be easily opened so that an old dressing can be removed, an abdominal
wound can be cleaned, and a new dressing applied. The invention has four
major components: a main wrap, a saddle bridge, a ventral window cover,
and a brace. The main wrap is easily placed around the horse's abdomen
and secured using VELCRO.RTM. fasteners. It includes the ventral access
opening. The saddle bridge attaches over the top of the main wrap and
adjustably applies tension to the horse's mid section. The ventral window
cover attaches over the ventral access opening and provides further
adjustment of the tension on the abdomen. The brace applies over the
points of the horse's shoulders, between the front legs, and over the
ventral chest region. This final component prevents the bandage from
slipping aft on the horse.