Gently rub Equiband® Pro across the horse’s abdominal and hindquarter regions on both sides, and under the tail.

For this stage, have a helper present. Fit the Equiband® Pro slowly and carefully, with sufficient tension to not hang loose. Handwalk, jog and lunge the horse. Even sensitive horses will rapidly accustom to the sensation of Equiband® Pro. Some horses will show more difference in back flexion with the abdominal band, and others will be more reactive to band around the hindquarters. To start, apply only one band at a time and repeat the same process when introducing the horse to a second band.

Ensure horse is standing square.

With the saddle pad on the horse, measure the distance between the right and left clips on the pad.

Use the calculator above or multiply your measurement by 0.67 and 0.87 to find the ideal range for your band lengths.

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.

Before mounting, handjog and trot or lunge the horse. Have a helper present when mounting the horse for the first time after fitting Equiband® Pro. Allow the horse to accustom to the feeling of Equiband® Pro at walk before moving into trot or canter.

To add or swap to second band repeat steps 1 and 2. Only fit Equiband® Pro without the rider on the horse. Always dismount when adding or swopping Equiband® Pro and have a helper present until the horse is fully accustomed to use of the Equiband® Pro system.