Draw it Out®
EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape | Equine Kinesiology Tape
EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape | Equine Kinesiology Tape
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Equine kinesiology tape
EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape
Buy this if: you want flexible equine kinesiology tape for horse bodywork, movement awareness, light support, training weeks, hauling, show prep, and recovery-day routines.
This is the single-roll path. Choose it when you want a specific color, need one roll for the kit, or want to test taping before moving into a bundle.
Best for testing color, technique, or one-horse taping routines.
Best for
- Equine kinesiology taping and horse bodywork routines.
- Movement cueing, light support, training, hauling, show prep, and recovery days.
- Barns that want color choice before buying bundles.
- Customers comparing tape, liniment, wraps, and bodywork tools.
Important tape rule
Apply tape only to clean, fully dry hair. Never place Draw It Out® Gel, liniment, oils, fly spray, creams, coat polish, or other topicals underneath the tape or on its adhesive edges. Draw It Out® Gel and K Tape can work well in the same care routine—apply the gel beside or around the taped area while keeping the taped hair and edges completely clean and dry.
How to use
- Apply only to clean, fully dry hair.
- Brush away dirt, dust, sweat, loose hair, oils, sprays, and coat products before taping.
- Round the corners of each strip before application.
- Use zero-stretch anchors and light tension through the working section.
- Rub the tape after application to help activate the adhesive.
- Inspect the tape and skin at least once daily and after blanketing, turnout, bathing, or heavy sweating.
- Remove slowly in the direction of hair growth, supporting the hair and skin as you peel. Use water first if needed.
Common questions
Can I leave the tape on overnight?
Yes. Properly applied tape may be worn overnight and may remain in place beyond one day depending on adhesion, coat condition, weather, activity, and the individual horse. Inspect the taped area at least once daily. Remove the tape if you notice irritation, unusual heat, swelling, rubbing, trapped moisture, excessive lifting, or any change in comfort or movement.
Can I use a Back on Track® or magnetic blanket over it?
Yes, provided the blanket fits correctly, lies smoothly, and does not rub, bunch, pull, or catch the tape. Check the tape and skin after blanketing and remove the tape if the blanket creates friction or shifts the application.
Can I use Draw It Out® Gel with the tape?
Yes—the two can work well in the same care routine. Do not put gel or any other topical underneath the tape or on its adhesive edges. Apply Draw It Out® Gel beside or around the taped area, keeping the hair beneath the tape and its edges completely clean and dry.
K Tape vs. liniment vs. wraps
- K Tape: flexible support, body cueing, and movement awareness.
- Draw It Out® Gel or liniment: may be used beside or around the taped area, but never underneath tape or on adhesive edges. After removal, apply to the previously taped area only when the skin looks normal, clean, and intact.
- Wraps or boots: traditional support or coverage when used correctly.
Helpful next steps
Educational use only. Not a substitute for veterinary care. Do not apply over open wounds, irritated skin, clipped-sensitive areas, unexplained heat or swelling, suspected injury, or any area of concern. Stop use and contact your veterinarian when pain, lameness, swelling, or skin irritation is unexplained or worsening.
Keep the directions handy
Save the EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape Use Card
Open the phone version for fast barn reference or the 4×6 version for printing.
