Jessica Cathcart , Katherine L. Ellis , Valerie J. Moorman https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eqre.2024.100006 This study evaluated the effects of balance pad use on postural stability and multifidus muscle size in horses. Six healthy horses stood on pads twice daily for 4 weeks. Motion and ultrasound data showed reduced body sway and increased muscle cross-sectional area at T14. While asymmetry did not change, results suggest balance pads can improve stability and muscle development,