Kinesiology Tape for Horses | EQUINE | DEFENDER™ by Draw It Out®

EQUINE | DEFENDER™ by Draw It Out®

Kinesiology Tape for Horses: Support Cues Without Locking Them Down

Tape should help the program, not become the program. EQUINE | DEFENDER™ gives riders a clean, simple way to add external support cues when the horse, the job, and the application all make sense.

Built for real barns

Clean grip

Apply to a clean, dry coat and rub to set the adhesive. Good prep is what makes tape work.

Flexible cueing

Elastic stretch moves with the horse instead of creating a stiff, locked-down feel.

Simple removal

Peel slowly with the hair and remove it calmly when the job is done.

How to apply

Brush clean and dry

Start with a clean, dry coat. Skip oils, heavy residue, or damp hair.

Round the corners

Cut the tape to length and round the corners to help reduce edge lift.

Anchor with no stretch

Place the first and last inch with no stretch so the strip can sit comfortably.

Use light middle tension

Use light, even tension through the middle of the strip unless your professional gives another pattern.

Rub to set

Rub the tape after placement to warm and set the adhesive.

Good tape work starts with clean prep, light hands, and common sense. Follow professional guidance for advanced patterns.

EQUINE | DEFENDER™ FAQs

What is EQUINE | DEFENDER™ kinesiology tape used for?

It is used as an external support cue on a clean, healthy coat as part of a thoughtful horse-care routine.

Can I use tape with Draw It Out® liniment?

Yes, but separate the steps. Kinesiology tape should be placed on a clean, dry coat, not directly over wet liniment or residue.

How do I remove the tape?

Peel slowly in the direction of hair growth and support the coat with your free hand.

What helps the tape stay on?

Clean prep, rounded corners, no-stretch anchors, light middle tension, and rubbing the tape after placement all help adhesion.

EQUINE | DEFENDER™ is a tool. Use it with good prep, good judgment, and the kind of horsemanship that puts the animal first.