EquiCore Equiband System

The Equiband is a wearable equine resistance band system designed to help develop core strength in a variety of scenarios, including training and rehabiliation. Even more so than in humans, core strength is important in preventing back pain.

The set includes a saddle pad, two abdominal bands, and two hindquarter bands, which need to be fitted correctly for maximum efficacy.

The bands do not force your horse into any sort of “frame”, but they do stimulate receptors in the horse’s skin, which encourages activation of the muscles that stabilize the spine and engage the hindquarters. The horse is basically reminded to engage its core muscles and carry itself in a balanced manner - by doing so, it is able to utilize the rest of its body appropriately and avoid compensatory gait patterns.

The Equiband can be used in conjunction with balance pads and carrot stretches, during in hand work, and during ridden work. Because of the large engagement of muscles, the horse must be conditioned up to each level of use. It should not be used for the first time during an hour training session - this would be like asking someone to do 100 sit ups without any prior conditioning!