Learn how to use tape so that you can:

  • Get rid of pain and break the pain cycle.

  • Improve performance and speed up recovery.

  • Prevent injuries.

  • Extend the life of all other treatments and modalities.

  • Decrease fatigue.

  • Increase range of motion for a longer stride and smoother movements.

You have so much to gain.

  • Join a community of people just like you that want the absolute best for their horse.

  • Learn how to use tape from the best education available.

  • Learn more about anatomy, fascia, and physiology.

"5 Stars!"

"5 Stars all the way! We are looking to open our own rehab and fitness facility and took Ciara's equine kinesiology taping course. It was AMAZING and Ciara is the BEST! Loaded with info, Ciara is a great teacher. She remains available even after the class for questions when you start practicing on your own. Highly recommend her classes!"

"Highly recommend!"

"I had a great time learning from Ciara! I can tell she is passionate about helping horses to feel and perform optimally AND to make sure her students are confident in applying tape, and why. I highly recommend her class!

"Always willing to help!"

"Highly recommend Sozo Equine!! Ciara is an amazing teacher, and the class is very in depth. I feel confident in the fact that I had a full understanding of the anatomy and taping applications once I had finished the course. I also appreciate her support and availability if any questions came up after the class, she was always willing to help"

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Anatomy

    • Anatomy Resources

    • Skeleton

    • Skeleton PDF 1 of 2

    • Skeleton PDF 2 of 2

    • Muscle Anatomy

    • Muscle Anatomy 1 of 2

    • Muscle Anatomy 2 of 2

    • Muscle Anatomy Flash Cards 1 of 2

    • Muscle Anatomy Flash Cards 2 of 2

    • Muscle Anatomy Quiz

    • Lymphatic System

    • Vessel Decompression

    • Lymphatic System PDF

    • Lymphatic Quiz

    • Fascia

    • Fascia PDF

    • Fascia Quiz

    • Fascial Lines Resource

    • Documentation of Fascial Dissection

    • Documentation of Deep Fascial Lines
  • 3

    Elastic Kinesiology Tape

    • How The Tape Works

    • How The Tape Works PDF

    • Tape Quiz

    • Evaluation Process

    • Evaluation Process PDF

    • Full Body Scan

    • Tape Cuts and Tears

    • FAQ's
  • 4

    Muscle Applications

    • Intro to Muscle Applications

    • Muscle Application Resource

    • When to tape the superficial glute

    • Superficial Glute Application

    • When to tape the biceps femoris

    • Biceps Femoris Application

    • When to tape the hamstrings

    • Hamstring Application

    • When to tape the TFL

    • Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL)

    • When to tape the quads

    • Quadriceps

    • When to tape the back (longissimus dorsi)

    • Longissimus Dorsi (Back) Application

    • When to tape the neck

    • (Neck) Brachiocephalicus/Omotransversarius

    • When to tape the shoulders

    • Triceps/Delt Application

    • When to tape the obliques

    • External Abdominal Oblique Application

    • When to tape the Supraspinatus

    • Supraspinatus Application

    • Core Support
  • 5

    Circulation Applications

    • Intro to Circulation Applications

    • When to tape the coronary band

    • Circulation - Coronary Band

    • When to tape the hamstrings

    • Circulation - Hamstrings

    • When to tape the lower leg

    • Circulation - Lower Leg

    • When to tape the knees

    • Circulation - Knee

    • When to tape the TMJ/masseter

    • Circulation - TMJ/Masseter

    • Heat Cycle Relief
  • 6

    Fascia Applications

    • Intro to Fascia Applications

    • When to use which fascia application

    • Fascia Wave

    • Fascia Alternating Wave

    • Fascia Braid

    • Fascial Lines - SDL
  • 7

    Edema Applications

    • Intro to Edema Applications

    • When to tape for edema

    • Edema

    • Edema - Lower Leg
  • 8

    Spine Applications

    • Intro to Spine Applications

    • When to tape the poll

    • Poll

    • When to tape the spine

    • Thoracic Spine

    • Lumbar Spine

    • When to tape the sacrum

    • Sacrum
  • 9

    Joint Support Applications

    • Intro to Joint Applications

    • When to use the simple fetlock

    • Simple Fetlock

    • When to tape the full fetlock

    • Fetlock and Suspensory Support

    • When to tape the superficial flexor

    • Fetlock and Flexors

    • When to tape the extensor

    • Fetlock and Extensors

    • When to tape the hocks

    • Hock (medial and lateral)

    • Hock (DIT and TMT)

    • When to tape the stifle

    • Stifle

    • When to tape the knee

    • Knee (carpals)

    • Peroneus Tertius Rupture
  • 10

    Head and Neck

    • When to tape the TMJ

    • TMJ Decompression

    • When to use a soft tissue star

    • Soft Tissue Decompression

    • When to tape the trigeminal nerve

    • Trigemenal Nerve

    • Upper Airway Nasal Support
  • 11

    Foal Limb Deformities

    • Angular Limb Correction Paper

    • Medial Deviation

    • Lateral Deviation

    • Over At The Knee

    • Knee Hyperextension

    • Over At The Fetlock

    • Fetlock Hyperextension/Dropped Fetlock

    • Windswept Hocks
  • 12

    BONUS: Business Module

    • Building A Business

    • Building a Business

    • Using Tape In Business

    • Using Tape In Business

    • Ten Tips for Building Your Social Media

    • Ten Tips for Building Your Social Media

    • Building a Business
  • 13

    Certification

  • 14

    Printable Manual

    • Part 1 of 3

    • Part 2 of 3

    • Part 3 of 3
  • 15

    Research Papers

    • Core Support At A Trot

    • Post Operative Stifle Swelling Management

    • Post Operative Castration Edema and Pain Management

    • Improved Blood Flow

    • Tape Improves Balance up to 72 Hours After Removal

    • Mild Stretch for Pain Relief

    • Tape Improves Balance Performance in Dancers

    • Decreases Female Back Pain and Disability with Cycle

    • Decreases Pain and Anxiety with Menstrual Cycle

    • Relieves Pain and Improves Muscle Strength

    • Decreases Post Exercise Muscle Soreness

    • Useful In Preventing Ankle Sprains

    • Just As Effective As Ankle Brace

    • Decreases Sensitivity in Trigger Points

    • Just As Effective as Dry Needling in Improving Pain and Motion

Meet The Instructor

Lead Instructor

Ciara Crawford

Hi! My name is Ciara Crawford and I am the Owner and Founder of Sozo Equine, LLC. I am a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist where I practice in outpatient orthopedics and specialize in the upper extremities. Additional certifications include: Certified Equine Massage Therapist Certified Myofascial Release Practitioner Certified Craniosacral Therapist Certified Equine Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certified Equine Taping Instructor I have a passion for educating and empowering people of all backgrounds to join my pursuit of a world where horses can move without pain.