Western Equine Wellness

10/30/2026

“Before you leave… we need to discuss your treat-to-trim ratio.” 🥕😂

10/30/2026

🐾 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇. 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒

A study published in the 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 (2026) provides encouraging evidence supporting the use of kinesiology taping to reduce postoperative swelling in dogs.

The prospective, randomized controlled study evaluated 31 canine stifle joints following tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery.

Researchers compared dogs receiving kinesiology tape applied in a double-lymphatic pattern with those receiving no tape.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

✔ Significantly less soft tissue swelling at specific measurement locations in the taped group within the first 24 hours following surgery.

✔ Significant differences were observed as early as 3 hours postoperatively.

✔ Kinesiology taping was well tolerated, with 𝐍𝐎 adverse effects reported.

The researchers concluded that kinesiology taping using a double-lymphatic pattern offers a simple, low-cost, noninvasive approach to reducing soft tissue swelling during the immediate postoperative period.

While further research is needed, these findings represent an important contribution to the growing body of scientific literature on veterinary kinesiology taping.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

At Hestaband™, we believe research, education, and practical skills are essential to making informed decisions for the animals in our care.

Kinesiology taping is simple, cost-effective, and noninvasive. Knowing when and how to use it makes the difference.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
𝘓𝘶𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘨, 𝘉., 𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭. (2026). 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦-𝘭𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘭𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 4 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘶-𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘺. American Journal of Veterinary Research.

https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.11.0398

Figure 1 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 from Dr. Brittany Ludwig, with attribution to the original publication.

10/30/2026

Why stand for your pedicure when you can lie down and be pampered? 💅🐴
This little lady took “spa day” to a whole new level! 🤍

10/28/2026

What’s more terrifying than your farrier forgetting to get your horse on the schedule? 👻

Him throwing a shoe right before the appointment she squeezed him into! 😱😂

Yep, that’s me, I’m the farrier, this scheduling mishap was on me, and these overgrown feet were giving us a real Halloween fright. 🫣🎃 The pictures don’t quite do this before-and-after justice!

Luckily, this handsome guy cleans up scary good! 🐴✨

10/27/2026

Freshly trimmed and ready for a selfie! 🐴🤳 Just one of the many sweet faces I got to see today.

10/27/2026

Don’t forget about this SALE!!

🎃 All treats, no tricks… this one’s for your horse! 🐴🍬

GI Stable Mix EZ is 15% OFF now through October 31! 🙌

Your horse called… apparently their Halloween treat request is a bag of G.I. EZ 😂🧡

As we head into October and the cooler months ahead, changes in pasture, feed, and routines can bring changes in digestion, too. 🍂 G.I. EZ offers digestive support to help your horse through these seasonal transitions!

Use code HAPPYGUT15 at checkout to save! ⬇️
https://www.westernequinewellness.com/product/gi-stable-ez-by-stable-mix/30

10/27/2026

Come on Everybody, let’s see those spooky critters!

10/27/2026

Ain’t nothin better than seeing a good release!

10/26/2026

Fact or Fiction:Farrier Edition!
A horses hoof is completely solid inisde. Comment Below ⬇️

10/23/2026

🐴 Shoes without nails? Let’s talk glue-ons!

Glue-on shoes use specialized adhesive to secure the shoe to the hoof, providing protection and support without driving nails into the hoof wall.

They may be an option for:
✔️ Horses with limited hoof wall available for nailing
✔️ Certain hoof rehabilitation plans
✔️ Riding and performance horses needing additional protection

They aren’t just for problem feet! Glue-ons can be another useful tool when choosing a shoeing package for your horse’s needs.