Watch this video to see a horse zipped into a compression suit.
Wikipedia: Compression sportswear article
You may think that pony pants are a joke, but in reality, they can be big business. Well, think less pants and more bodysuit. Indeed. This is a real thing.
Research seems to support the argument that compression suits have an impact on athletic recovery in humans. Now, equine athletes can take advantage of this recovery bonus as well. One company, Hidez, is making compression suits for horses.
At least one trainer hopes the compression suits provide his horses the same recovery benefits seen in humans. Stuart Tinney dressed his Olympic horses in compression suits. He claims the suits reduce vibrations during travel, as well as increase blood flow, which may promote muscle recovery. According to the BBC, another horse, racing phenom Black Caviar, wore a compression suit on a recent trip from Australia to Britain.