ProSix Equine is a patented, whole-body elastic resistance band wrap that surrounds the horse in wide bands of knitted, ventilated elastic to support balance, posture, core strength and calm. Made by Eagle Link, LLC in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, ProSix is used for rehabilitation, EPM and neurological recovery, kissing spine support, conditioning and anxious horses, and it needs no saddle, surcingle or bridle.
In 2012, Jill McDermott and Lynda Reese, owners of Eagle Link LLC, created the first ProSix prototypes to help their own horses with straightness, calming, balance and strengthening. The gentle tension of the bands works like a resistance band workout that builds strength and muscle, even at a walk, while the wrap "swaddles" the horse.
The early results surprised them: better body awareness, improved straightness and balance, even when backing up, and many horses seemed to find their hind legs again. Jill named the system ProSix for proprioception, the body's sixth sense. Years of study and product development followed, and the wrap is now used around the world. As Jill and Lynda say, this has always been all about the horses.
If your horse stumbles, travels unevenly, feels heavy on the forehand, struggles to collect, is coming back from an injury or needs to develop true self-carriage, ProSix says supporting the whole horse is essential to influence weight distribution and posture.
Balance is a dynamic process run by the central nervous system. When a horse is sore, tired or weak from time off, it begins to compensate, shifting weight away from weaker areas, dropping its back or overloading the forehand. Training one body part at a time often fails to fix this, because the brain keeps relying on those compensatory movement patterns.
Often called the sixth sense, proprioception is your horse's internal GPS: the subconscious sense that tells the brain where the feet, legs, head and body are without looking. Receptors in the muscles, joints, tendons, skin and fascia report constantly, every time a horse steps over a pole, backs out of a trailer, crosses uneven ground or stands on three legs for the farrier.
Injury, stall rest, neurological disease, inflammation, age or a lack of conditioning can make that signal fuzzy. Warning signs include frequent tripping or toe-dragging on flat ground, knocking poles or clipping walls, a wide, narrow or uneven stance, and a sudden loss of confidence on shifting terrain.
ProSix combines biomechanical alignment, tactile stimulation and elastic resistance. Instead of focusing on the hindquarters, abdomen or back alone, it connects the horse front-to-back and side-to-side so the whole body works together.
ProSix describes the wrap as a signal booster for the nervous system: continuous contact tells the brain where all four legs and the torso are, helping the horse break compensatory habits.
Yes. Researchers at Michigan State University's McPhail Equine Performance Center studied a whole-body elastic resistance wrap on adult horses with pre-existing movement asymmetries and arthritis. The paper, Effects of a rehabilitative whole-body resistance band wrap on equine gait, posture, cortisol, and muscular function, was published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science in 2026.
In this short-term study of nine horses, those wearing the wrap showed an increased back angle, greater range of motion in the carpus, tarsus and shoulder, and significantly lower salivary cortisol after 45 minutes. Lameness and stride length did not change. The researchers described the effects as immediate and measurable and called for further study.
From an EPM survivor to a fearful gelding, owners, trainers and riders describe what changed once their horses started working in ProSix.
ProSix is the most amazing tool. This wrap saved my 22 year old horse Mickey's life.
I could see a difference in his movement on the lunge line immediately after we put it on for the first time.
A fearful gelding that bolted unexpectedly was completely confident and relaxed after just a few sessions with ProSix.
I have never had a horse reject this system but I will say you need to ease them into it.
Yes. ProSix was engineered as a reconditioning and rehabilitation system, and the company reports that veterinarians, physical therapists and rehabilitation centers in the United States and abroad use it. It can fit every stage of a vet-led plan: stall rest, hand-walking, controlled turnout, lunging and long-lining, and after underwater treadmill or other hydrotherapy sessions.
ProSix lists kissing spine, post-surgical recovery after colic or orthopedic surgery, soft tissue and joint injuries, and gait asymmetries among the conditions where it is used. Its whole-horse design aims to keep a recovering horse from building new compensations while it rebuilds core strength and even weight-bearing.
ProSix says it can be a stabilizing tool during neurological recovery from EPM, Wobbler syndrome or spinal trauma, always alongside veterinary diagnosis and treatment, never in place of it. When nerve damage leaves a horse unsure where its feet are, the broad, gentle pressure acts like a security blanket, helping the horse feel grounded enough to stand and walk without scrambling.
The company's advice for neurological cases: keep medical treatment active, start with brief hand-walking on flat, non-slip footing or during stall rest, and end each session while the horse still feels confident, before neuromuscular fatigue sets in.
Horses carry about 60 percent of their weight on the front legs, so tipping forward is the path of least resistance. Signs include leaning on the reins, a flat, downhill stride, toe-dragging, trouble with downward transitions and tight turns, a hollow topline with a heavy underneck, and hind legs that trail behind the hip.
ProSix addresses this from several directions at once: the abdominal band prompts the horse to lift through the back and thoracic sling, the front-to-back loop encourages the hind legs to step under, and the continuous feedback reminds the horse it has four legs to carry its weight. The goal is core and topline strength the horse keeps even after the bands come off.
No. ProSix does not tie the head or neck to any fixed point, and it does not need a saddle, surcingle or bridle to work. It is designed to stay clear of the girth area so it does not pinch, rub or interfere with breathing, and it allows full shoulder movement, hip rotation and stifle engagement at every gait. The idea is feedback, not force: the horse organizes its own body.
Start with zero asks. The first few times, put ProSix on in a stall or small pen and let the horse stand and move freely for at least 15 minutes. Then work in short sessions on the ground, in hand, at liberty, on the lunge on large circles or on long lines, before riding in it. Build time gradually, watch for fatigue, and in rehab cases follow your veterinarian's or rehab specialist's protocol.
Care is simple: brush off dirt and hair, cover the exposed hook fasteners, machine wash on a gentle cold cycle with mild detergent and no bleach, and line dry in the shade.
The NEW ProSix Equine With Sewn-in Liner is $385.00. The Original ProSix Equine, now offered only in extra small and large sizes, is $325.00, and a Natural Wool Felt Liner for the Original ProSix is $25.00. ProSix offers free shipping within the contiguous United States and a 30-day guarantee on clean, hair-free returns. Not sure of your horse's size? The company will review photos of your horse to recommend a fit.
Proprioception is a horse's sense of where its feet, legs, head and body are without looking, often called the sixth sense. Receptors in the muscles, joints, tendons, skin and fascia report to the brain constantly. When it is weakened by injury, stall rest, neurological disease, age or poor conditioning, horses may trip, drag their toes, knock poles or lose confidence on uneven ground. ProSix is named for proprioception.
ProSix Equine is a patented, whole-body elastic resistance band wrap made by Eagle Link, LLC in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Wide bands of knitted, ventilated elastic connect the chest and shoulders to the hindquarters and wrap under the barrel. The company says it supports balance, posture, core strength and calm, and it needs no saddle, surcingle or bridle to work.
Yes, as part of a vet-led plan. ProSix is designed to be used during stall rest, hand-walking, controlled turnout, lunging and long-lining, giving steady postural support and core work without adding joint strain. The company lists kissing spine, post-surgical recovery, soft tissue and joint injuries and gait asymmetries among its uses. Always follow your veterinarian's or rehab specialist's protocol.
ProSix says it can support neurological recovery from EPM and similar conditions alongside veterinary treatment, never in place of it. Its broad, gentle pressure helps an unsteady horse feel grounded and gives the brain steady feedback about where the limbs are. The company recommends short hand-walking sessions on flat, non-slip footing and ending each session while the horse is still confident.
Yes. A 2026 study from Michigan State University's McPhail Equine Performance Center, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, tested a whole-body resistance band wrap on nine adult horses with movement asymmetries and arthritis. With the wrap on, horses showed an increased back angle, more range of motion in the carpus, tarsus and shoulder, and lower salivary cortisol. Lameness and stride length did not change in this short-term study.
Build core and topline strength and teach the horse to bring its hind legs under its body. Signs of a heavy forehand include leaning on the reins, a downhill stride, toe-dragging and trailing hind legs. ProSix's abdominal band encourages the horse to lift its back, and its front-to-back loop prompts the hind legs to step under. Pair any aid with correct riding and gradual conditioning.
No. ProSix does not tie the head or neck to any fixed point and works without a saddle, surcingle or bridle. It stays clear of the girth area so it does not pinch, rub or interfere with breathing, and it allows full shoulder, hip and stifle movement at every gait. Start with short 15-minute sessions on the ground before riding in it.
The NEW ProSix Equine With Sewn-in Liner is $385.00. The Original ProSix Equine, offered only in extra small and large sizes, is $325.00, and a Natural Wool Felt Liner for it is $25.00. ProSix ships free within the contiguous United States and accepts clean, hair-free returns within 30 days. The company will review photos of your horse to recommend a size.
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