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VETOFLEX Recovery Hernia Belt Stable

Name: VETOFLEX Recovery Hernia Belt Stable
Brand: Savvy Horse Products
Price: 898.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$898.00

Same architecture as the Stable Colic Belt with one critical addition: a breathable foam plate that distributes pressure from a developed hernia across the entire abdomen, instead of letting it concentrate on the weakest spot.

Size Full

Full

Extra Full

Cob

Foal

⚠️ Before adding to cart: measure your horse using the form below. Jen needs these exact numbers to confirm the size will fit. Jump to measurements ↓

✓Emergency overnight shipping available for post-op cases.

✓Same-day fulfillment from Ohio, no customs delay.

✓30-day sizing exchange on unworn belts.

✓Developed with Veterinary University in Brno — clinically tested.

Built for the long recovery

Foam-plate pocket distributes hernia pressure across the abdomen
Fleece-lined topline for months of daily wear
Breathable hypoallergenic fabric
Supports the abdominal wall while the hernia heals
Foal / Cob / Full / Extra Full — custom sizing available

Features

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Czech-engineered compression knit: Medical-grade breathable fabric, anatomically shaped to the horse's body. The contour is what makes the Vetoflex work where standard hospital belts fail.

Fleece-lined topline: The pressure point along the spine is lined with a soft fleece panel to prevent rubbing and pressure sores during 24/7 wear.

Four production sizes: FOAL, COB, FULL, and EXTRA FULL fit most horses. Custom orders available for ponies, foals, draft breeds, pregnant mares, or unusual conformation.

Variations: Foal sizes come without the foam pad and are intended that way by design.

Developed with Veterinary University in Brno: Clinically tested and refined with veterinary research input from the Czech university.

Care + cleaning

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Machine washable: Cold cycle on delicates, mild detergent, no fabric softener. The fabric is engineered to hold its compression and shape through hundreds of wash cycles.

Hang dry only: Do not tumble dry — heat degrades the compression knit. Lay flat or hang on a wide rail.

Breathable: The fabric doesn't trap moisture, so the belt stays comfortable during long wear sessions.

For foals — umbilical hernias

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The WB FOAL belt is primarily designed for foals with umbilical hernias — a common condition in newborns where the body wall hasn't fully closed around the umbilicus, presenting as a soft, reducible swelling on the underside of the foal's belly.

The Recovery Hernia Belt provides gentle, even compression that supports the abdominal wall while the hernia resolves, and is often used as part of conservative management or post-surgically to reduce swelling and protect the repair site.

We typically carry one WB FOAL size in stock, sized for newborn warmblood foals (see the size chart above for the exact range). If your foal falls outside the WB FOAL range (different breed, older foal, or measurements outside the band), contact Jen and we'll spec a custom-fit belt with Vetoflex.

Important: Always consult your veterinarian before use — they can confirm the hernia is suitable for compression management.

Shipping + returns

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Same-day fulfillment from our Ohio warehouse. Typical FedEx delivery in 4-10 business days within the contiguous US.

Emergency overnight available — call 937-RU-SAVVY to arrange.

30-day return window on unused Vetoflex products in original packaging. Once worn on a horse, we can't accept it back for hygiene reasons. Email Jen@SavvyHorseProducts.com to start a return or exchange.

Colic · Stable

VETOFLEX Colic Recovery Belt Stable

ICU + first weeks home

Colic · Riding

VETOFLEX Recovery Colic Belt Riding

Return-to-work after stable rest

Hernia · Riding

VETOFLEX Recovery Hernia Belt For Riding

Hernia support + return to work

FIT YOUR HORSERequired

Take measurements with a soft tape, horse standing square. Jen reviews your numbers before shipping to confirm the size fits.

How to measure + size chart+

How to measure your horse for a Vetoflex Recovery Belt

Download printable size guide Watch the measuring video

1 · Neck (in)

2 · Shoulder (in)

3 · Breast (in)

4 · Belly (in)

5 · Side length (in)

Your name

Cell phone

Horse name

Reason for use

Clinical context (optional but helpful)

Quantity

Your measurements ride along with the order — Jen reviews them before shipping.

Why Vetoflex works

A belt designed to recover faster.

Six things the Vetoflex Recovery Belt does that standard hospital belts don't.

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Protects wounds

Shields incisions from dust, flies, and environmental contamination in the stall.

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Supports the abdominal wall

Reduces strain on healing tissue, prevents weakness, and keeps the surgical site stable.

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Prevents swelling

Localized compression keeps edema around the incision down. Recovery looks cleaner from day one.

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Comfortable for 24/7 wear

Fleece lining along the topline prevents pressure sores. Soft, non-irritating fabric throughout.

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Stable rest or back to work

Two versions per category: Stable Belt for box rest, Riding Belt for return to work. Recommend pairing both.

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Four sizes plus custom

FOAL, COB, FULL, and EXTRA FULL fit most horses. Custom orders for ponies, special breeds, pregnant mares.

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The story behind this belt

Found for Dreamy. Stocked in Ohio.

Jen's dressage horse Dreamy went through emergency colic surgery and the standard hospital belt didn't fit his warmblood frame - pressure sores, bald patches, a horse who hated the belt. She went looking for something better and found Vetoflex.

Today Dreamy still wears one daily for abdominal support, and Savvy Horse Products carries the full range stocked in Ohio.

Read Dreamy's full story →

Common questions

What riders ask before buying.

How is this different from a standard hospital recovery belt?

Standard hospital belts are designed for ICU-to-discharge use - one shape, one size, get the horse home. The Vetoflex Recovery Belt is engineered specifically for the long recovery: fleece-lined topline to prevent pressure sores, breathable woven fabric, three production sizes plus custom orders, and a Stable + Riding belt pair for the full recovery arc.

My horse's belt seems to have gotten looser, what should i do?

The woven fabric will return to its original shape once washed. We recommend washing the belt at least once every couple of weeks with daily use to maintain its original compression shape.

Do I need both the Stable Belt and the Riding Belt?

For performance horses returning to work after colic surgery: yes, we recommend both. The Stable Belt has integrated the shoulder to stabilize the compression belt while the horse is on box rest, ICU, and the first weeks at home. The Riding Belt is built to wear under tack as the horse returns to work.

What's the difference between the Recovery Belt and the Hernia Recovery Belt?

Same belt architecture - the Hernia version has a pocket holding a breathable foam plate that gives pressure to the herniated area to reduce edema and further herniation.

How fast can I get one?

Standard sizes ship next-day from our Ohio warehouse. Emergency overnight shipping is available - call 937-RU-SAVVY to arrange. Custom sizes are a 2-3 week lead time, often faster.

What about returns?

30-day return window on unused Vetoflex products in original packaging. Once a belt has been worn on a horse, we can't accept it back for hygiene reasons.

VETOFLEX Recovery Hernia Belt Stable