STEP-BY-STEP FITTING GUIDE


1. Desensitize the Horse to the Touch of Equiband® Pro


2. Fit the First Band




3. Adjust the Band for Optimal Tension
Adjust the tension of the band prior to mounting. Equiband® Pro is delivered pre-threaded and is adjusted by shortening or lengthening the band below the safety clip band through the triglides (below the safety clips) that attach the band to the saddle pad. Excess can be trimmed using scissors.
Using the tape measure supplied, measure the distance between the two clips on the pad (between left and right sides: either along the hindquarter region or under the abdomen). The clips on the actual band can then be measured to roughly 2/3 of the distance between the clips on the pad. For example, if the distance between the two clips on the pad (left to right side) is 1.00m/39 “, the clips on the band should be no less than about 66cm/26” apart. Excess tension will inhibit movement.

4. Handjog and/or Lunge the Horse Prior to Mounting

5. Adding or Adjusting Equiband® Pro

6. Usage
1. Desensitize the Horse to the Touch of Equiband® Pro


2. Fit the First Band


3. Adjust the Band for Optimal Tension
Adjust the tension of the band prior to mounting. Equiband® Pro is delivered pre-threaded and is adjusted by shortening or lengthening the band below the safety clip band through the triglides (below the safety clips) that attach the band to the saddle pad. Excess can be trimmed using scissors.
Using the tape measure supplied, measure the distance between the two clips on the pad (between left and right sides: either along the hindquarter region or under the abdomen). The clips on the actual band can then be measured to roughly 2/3 of the distance between the clips on the pad. For example, if the distance between the two clips on the pad (left to right side) is 1.00m/39 “, the clips on the band should be no less than about 66cm/26” apart. Excess tension will inhibit movement.




4. Handjog and/or Lunge the Horse Prior to Mounting

5. Adding or Adjusting Equiband® Pro

6. Usage

Notes from Equicore Concepts:
If the abdominal band slips back or if the hindquarter band rides up, check the tension – it is often too loose. For optimal postural fit, ask for an abdominal lift when fitting the abdominal band, and ensure that the horse is standing under itself with the hind legs when fitting the hindquarter band.
Always use the band system at the start of a workout, and remove the bands if necessary. Do not add the bands after warm-up or during a riding/training session: this defeats the objects of neuromuscular stimulation. Neuromuscular activation is best achieved at the start of a session, particularly during the warm-up phase. We recommend use of the abdominal band before adding the hindquarter band.