Rebecca Haddock is the world’s expert in equine functional taping and the founder of EquiTecs, where she developed Equine Functional Taping (EFT) and OIO Biomechanic Taping systems to bring clinical research directly into day-to-day practice. With more than three decades of experience in equine biomechanics, rehabilitation, and practitioner education, she has helped redefine how horses are taped, moving beyond first-generation kinesiology taping into a fully biomechanical, research-informed modality.
Rebecca’s work bridges the gap between science and the barn aisle. She has created multiple full-length courses, specialized modules, and protocol libraries that have reached over 6,000 students worldwide, including veterinarians, bodyworkers, and equine therapists. Her teaching is known for being clear, clinically practical, and uncompromisingly evidence-focused—stripping out deductive “filler” and grounding every technique in how the horse actually moves, compensates, and heals.
As founder and owner of EquiTecs (formerly Equi-Tape, Inc.), Rebecca led the evolution from basic equine kinesiology taping into Equine Functional Taping, a second-generation approach that prioritizes functional outcomes over aesthetic patterns. She has also pioneered the OIO Biomechanic Taping system, expanding the toolbox for addressing complex biomechanical patterns and compensation chains in performance and rehab horses.
Education and Background
Rebecca’s approach is rooted in extensive hands-on work and high-level mentorship. She completed advanced mentorship with Dr. Beverly Gordon in Equi-Taping methodology, deepening her understanding of equine and human biomechanics and anatomy while developing new educational courses and protocols. Her background also includes certifications with distinction in Equi-Tape and RockTape equine kinesiology taping, along with long-term experience in training, horsemanship, and body-focused disciplines.
These foundations, combined with decades of practical case work, have shaped her commitment to building a modality that is truly horse-specific, clinically grounded, and reproducible across practitioners.
Research, Teaching, and Clinical Impact
Rebecca has led research and protocol development within EquiTecs/Equi-Tape, creating complete course structures, specialized modules, and taping systems with documented clinical outcomes. She has served as an advisor and protocol developer for academic projects, including work with Murray State University on arthritic hock applications, and has compiled more than 500 case studies in functional taping.
Her teaching footprint includes:
- Preferred educator status with RACE, IAAMB, and NCBTMB
- Lecturer for the Animal Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) in multiple consecutive years
- Instructor roles within veterinary education settings, including Murray State University
- International instruction in fundamentals and advanced equine taping across the USA, Australia, and Europe
Through a blend of in-person and online training, Rebecca has developed practitioner certification programs and ongoing education that support a global community of equine professionals.
Publications and Thought Leadership
Rebecca is the author of Stick With Success – Equine Functional Tape Made Simple, an Amazon #1 Best Seller in Equine Medicine, which distills her functional taping approach into an accessible, clinically oriented resource. Her broader body of work includes professional articles, research-based educational content, and protocols that emphasize clarity, biomechanics, and direct application in the field.
She is a sought-after speaker for conferences, symposiums, and professional organizations, recognized for her ability to connect research with real-world results and to challenge outdated assumptions about equine taping.
Philosophy
At the core of Rebecca’s work is a simple principle: horses deserve taping that is built on how they actually function, not on human trends repackaged for equine use. She rejects superficial “pattern-based” taping in favor of functional, biomechanical strategies that can be taught, tested, and replicated.
Her mission is to equip practitioners with a modality that is:
- Research-informed and clinically tested
- Biomechanically precise and horse-specific
- Practical enough to apply in real-world conditions
- Transparent in its reasoning so practitioners know why as well as how
For veterinarians and practitioners seeking a second-generation, function-first approach to taping, Rebecca’s work offers both a scientific foundation and a clear, teachable system.
