Equiband
Helen is a former distributor for the Equicore Concepts Equiband System. (www.equicoreconcepts.com)
Helen recommends the Equiband for both ridden and unridden use as an excellent aid to supporting and developing core muscles. This is achieved by use of two bands, each connected to the Equiband saddle pad.
The abdominal band stimulates the abdominal musculature and is especially indicated for horses that have recovered from a colic surgery, have poor (inverted) posture, and in clinical cases such as diagnosed conditions of the back including ‘kissing spines’.
The breech band functions to make the horse aware of the position of his hind limbs and to enhance proprioception. This band is especially indicated for horses with asymmetrical hind limb movement, poor engagement and poor development of major muscle groups, as well as horses recovering from diagnosed musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.
Equicore Equiband System
The bands may be used individually or together. Whether you will need to use one or both will depend on the reason for which the Equiband is needed, and your horse’s conformation.
Research supporting the use of Equiband was presented to the British Equine Veterinary Association Congress in September 2015. The abstract can be viewed here.
