Designed by Dee So’oialo, the EQ Bands are specifically designed for comprehensive functional training both on and off the horse. Offering a multitude of advantages, these unique bands will greatly enhance the effectiveness of a rider’s training and fitness routines.
How to put on a the EQ Bands
How to add a Second Band
How to use the EQ bands on a Horse
How to use the Mini Bands
Removing the EQ Bands
EQ Riding and Exercise Key Information
- Before use, riders and coaches should watch the instructional video provided in the EQ Blog before use and always have someone on the ground to help take the bands on and off.
- Use the bands as described by your accredited coach or healthcare professional. Do not use the bands if you have any pain, difficulty breathing, sickness or dizziness. You should contact your healthcare provider in this instance.
- Riders should use the exercise bands for short intervals (between 5-15 mins) when on the horse, particularly in the beginning stages until comfortable and you have gained more strength and stability.
- The bands are designed for you to learn what your coach or specialist is saying to feel. We therefore recommend using the bands for no more than 25 minutes mounted and then taking the bands off to be able to feel what you felt with the bands on.
- The rider’s alignment is critical in equestrian sport – when using the bands, shoulders should be square, back naturally straight, abdominals contracted, pelvis stabilised, bend at the elbows and knees, ankles being the lowest point, maintaining your stability and flexibility at all times.
- Keep the knees relaxed to avoid locking
- Muscle soreness/fatigue may be experienced over the first few days due to using different muscles and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). If your pain should persist for more than three days, consult your healthcare provider.
- Do not exercise while experiencing pain either on or off the horse.
- When using the EQ Bands, avoid positioning them anywhere close to the rider’s head as misuse may cause damage to the head/ eyes. Do not use these products in any manner that may cause them to snap towards the head and cause injury to eyes. When taking the bands off on the horse, always remove slowly from the rider’s heel first.
- It is recommended when riding to avoid the use of jewellery; when using the EQ Bands this is particularly relevant to any loose items (necklace/ bracelets, ear-rings etc.)
- Ensure that the EQ Band is securely fitted correctly and securely under a suitable riding boot, during use.
- The EQ Bands should be used in arenas that are free from obstacles where entrapment to the horse or rider may cause injury (narrow entrances/ fences etc.).
- For safety reasons it is recommended that the EQ Bands are fitting once in the riding arena and removed before exiting the arena.
- Do not stretch product more than 4 times its resting length. This includes each loop individually and/or combined.
- The EQ Bands should be fitted and removed with someone holding the horse whilst the rider is mounted.
- Make sure your anchor point (Clip and fixed gold band) for ‘off the horse’ exercise is properly secure and can hold the desired weight.
- There are multiple off the horse exercises available on our website and rehabmypatient.com, demonstrating specific rider exercises and stretches with the bands. Please consult your healthcare professional for individual advice.
Please see EQ BANDS.COM for all of our accredited EQ BANDS Coaches.
EQ Bands Care
The EQ Bands have been made and developed for complete functional training on and off the horse. With a wide array of benefits, these innovative bands will really make the most of rider’s training and fitness sessions.
Waiver and Release of Liability
On purchase of any EQ Bands Ltd Product:
Consideration of the risk of injury while participating in any Equestrian Sport (the”Activity’) and as consideration for the right to participate in the Activity, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoever arising out of my participation in the Activity, and do hereby release and forever discharge Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd , UK their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns, for any physical or psychological injury, including but not limited to illness, paralysis, death, damages, economical or emotional loss, that I, my coach, healthcare professional, riders or anyone may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity, including traveling to and from an event related to this Activity.
I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAYARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS NEGLIGENCE, OR THE CONDITION OF THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO ME. OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation of otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs, it litigation arises pursuant to any claims made by me or by anyone else acting on my behalf. If Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd in full.
I acknowledge that Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd and their directors, staff, affiliates, volunteers, representatives and agents are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd.
I acknowledge use of the bands may carry the potential for serious injury, death, property damage or loss and test a persons physical and mental strength. The risks may include, but are not limited to, those caused by horses, terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, lack of hydration, condition of participants, equipment, anchor points and actions of others, including but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, health care professionals, event officials and event monitors, and/or producers of an event. I have carefully considered and read this ‘waiver and release’ and fully accept and appreciate that this is a release of liability and I expressly agree to discharge Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd along with all of its staff, representatives, affiliates, assigns, sponsors, managers, members, volunteers, lawyers,, agents, successors, predecessors from any and of all claims or causes of action and I agree to voluntarily give up or waive any right that I otherwise have to bring legal action against Dynamic Performance Hub Ltd and/or EQ Bands Ltd for any personal injury and/or damage to property.
