This 1-day Workshop in Equine Kinesiology Taping is offered to horse owners and therapists who would like to learn some basic muscle and fascial applications.

The Workshop is taught by Dr. Sybille Molle, DVM, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist.  Dr. Molle was the original creator of Kinesio Tape’s Equine Program for Dr. Kenzo Kase.  Dr. Molle  attended the CERT program at Animal Rehabilitation Institute (ARI) in 2010 and the human taping program of Kinesio Taping Association (KTA) in 2011 when she became the first worldwide veterinarian to earn the title of Kinesio Taping Instructor. Since 2012, she taught equine Kinesio taping method for KTA until 2016 and in 2018 she came back to ARI with an updated program that was offered online + 2-days live lab until the fall of 2025. Since 2026 the certificate program in equine kinesiology taping is coming back to in-person version with new updates on the techniques and added knowledge that is implemented over time also based on several research projects Dr Molle is pursuing on the effects of kinesiology taping on muscular activity and on its applications in equine rehabilitation. Dr Molle is also lecturing worldwide on the topic of equine kinesiology taping as one of the most accredited experts in this field.

The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with basic knowledge and practical skills to properly use kinesiology taping for muscular and fascia applications within their everyday practice to benefit their equine patient. Following an introduction on the history and general characteristics of the tape, the theory behind taping applications for muscle and fascia will be explained. During the hands-on practice, the participants will learn how to apply the tape for muscle facilitation and inhibition as well as applications for fascial conditions. During the practical part, a comparison between the different elastic tapes available on the market will be demonstrated. This will allow students to understand the differences and acquire the knowledge to decide which tape is best suited for the chosen application.

The basics of physiological action of the tape on the different body systems will be explained before introducing specific applications for muscles and fascia. While teaching the different possible therapeutic applications of the tape, the instructor will teach the basic clinical reasoning skills for a more effective use of kinesiology tape in the horse. During the practical sessions, proper tension in the application of the tape will be demonstrated and practiced along with the correct anatomical placement of the tape. The instructor will guide the students in this proper application which is critical for the tape’s effectiveness.

Once registered you will need to download and print the PDF manual for the course.

You will also have access to an online lecture that reviews the most current litterature on equine kinesiology taping.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

8am – 10am:           History and comparison between the tapes

                                    Physiological basis of action

                                    Review of assessment principles

                                    Potential use of tape in practice

10.30am – 12 pm:     Principles of muscle taping

                                    Principles of fascia taping

12pm – 1pm:              LUNCH BREAK

1pm – 4.30pm:       HANDS ON – TAPING PRACTICE

4.30pm – 5pm:      DISCUSSION – WRAP UP