K tape can be used on horses for a wide variety of reasons such as:

• TMJ pain

• Neck support

• Tendon support

• Proprioception

• Edema 

• Supporting the shoulder, lumbar, hock or SI area

• Muscular fatigue from an increase in training 

• Stifle concerns 

• Seasonal mare pain

• Arthritis 

• Abdominal and core support

• Recovery from injuries 

• Trailering support

• Kinesiology tape lifts the hair and skin. With this decompression of tissue, blood and oxygen can circulate, allowing nutrients in and supporting the lymphatic system. 

• Kinesiology tape also works neurologically for pain relief. Decompressing the muscle and fascia helps change the nerve impulses moving toward the brain. With reduced pain impulses, the muscles can release some tension with the decompression from the tape.

Instructions will always be sent with the session notes. Depending on weather, cleanliness, and where the tape is applied, K tape may stick for a few hours to up to 7 days. Most tape applications last 3-5 days. 

• K taping sore, fatigued muscles after a massage will assist in extending the benefits of the massage for as long as the tape it applied. Additionally, the tape can continue to support pain relief and decompression on problem areas after the massage session ends.

• Your horse must be clean and dry. I will prepare the area by doing an additional deep clean with rubbing alcohol. Tape will be applied based on my evaluation and what you have told me about your horse. 

Kinesiology taping works quite well on its own as a solo service. All of the benefits to K tape will still be there without the massage. Adding a massage to the session will extend the massage as well as add in the benefits to K tape for your horse.