What are those white patch-like things that trainers put on horses' inner hind legs (hocks)?

Question

what r those whit patch like squares that thay put on horses' hocks when they race mostly on quarter horses what are thay called thanxxxxx

Answer 1

Probley hock guards. They strap on and protect the hocks from hitting or rubbing while the horse is working.

Answer 2

Anytime I've seen them used on racehorses, it's basically like a thick white 'bandaid' as some tend to rub themselves a bit. Just protection.

Answer 3

i always thought they were bandages.,,from getting the hot shot.....

Answer 4

hi

Answer 5

grease....????