The Importance of Daily Leg Care for Your Horse

Introduction

Your horse’s legs are their foundation—strong, powerful, and always in motion. Whether they’re training, competing, or simply enjoying turnout, their legs endure constant stress. Daily leg care is essential to prevent injuries, support recovery, and keep them moving comfortably. By making leg care a daily habit, you can help your horse stay sound, comfortable, and ready for anything.

Let’s break down the best ways to support your horse’s legs every day.

1. Start with a Daily Leg Check

Before and after rides, take a few minutes to inspect your horse’s legs for any early warning signs of injury.

What to Look For:

✅ Swelling or heat – Could indicate inflammation or strain.
✅ Tenderness or sensitivity – Signs of discomfort that may require attention.
✅ Small cuts or scrapes – Minor wounds can lead to bigger issues if untreated.
✅ Changes in movement – Stiffness or reluctance to move might suggest soreness.

✔ Pro Tip: Run your hands down each leg, feeling for anything unusual. Catching small issues early can prevent bigger problems later!

2. Use Liniment for Circulation and Recovery

Even with the best saddle fit, your horse’s back still works hard. Liniment is a powerful tool to help prevent muscle tension and soreness.

✔ Pre-Ride: Applying Draw It Out® Liniment before saddling up warms up the muscles and improves circulation, making movement easier.
✔ Post-Ride: A gentle massage with liniment helps ease muscle fatigue and reduces inflammation, speeding up recovery.
✔ Daily Maintenance: Regular use of liniment keeps muscles relaxed and prevents stiffness before it starts.

💡 Pro Tip: Try adding liniment to a post-ride sponge bath for a refreshing full-body recovery boost!

3. Give Your Horse a Break

A daily application of liniment is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your horse’s legs in top condition.

💪 Benefits of Liniment for Leg Care:
✔ Supports circulation before exercise – Warms up muscles and joints.
✔ Aids recovery after a ride – Helps reduce soreness and stiffness.
✔ Relieves inflammation and swelling – Perfect for hard-working or senior horses.

🔹 How to Use Liniment Daily:
✔ Before a ride: Massage Draw It Out® Liniment into the legs to stimulate blood flow.
✔ After a ride: Apply liniment to soothe tired muscles and tendons.
✔ Daily maintenance: Use on horses prone to stiffness or stocking up.

💡 Bonus Tip: Add liniment to a sponge bath for an all-over cooling and soothing effect!

3. Wrap It Up (When Needed)

Standing wraps are a great tool for added support, especially after intense workouts, long hauls, or when a horse is on stall rest.

✅ When to Use Standing Wraps:
✔ After intense training or competition – Helps reduce swelling and inflammation.
✔ For horses that "stock up" in stalls – Aids circulation and prevents fluid buildup.
✔ During long trailer rides – Minimizes leg fatigue and supports tendons.

✔ How to Maximize Benefits: Always apply liniment before wrapping to enhance recovery and promote circulation.

4. Keep Hooves in Check

Daily leg care doesn’t stop at muscles and tendons—healthy hooves are just as important!

🔹 Hoof Care Essentials:
✔ Pick out hooves daily – Removes debris, preventing infections like thrush.
✔ Maintain moisture balance – Use a quality hoof conditioner to prevent cracks or brittleness.
✔ Schedule regular farrier visits – Keeping hooves properly trimmed ensures even weight distribution and soundness.

💡 Pro Tip: Apply Draw It Out® Silver Hoof EQ Therapy for stronger, healthier hooves!

Your horse’s legs do the heavy lifting—literally! Whether they’re galloping through a field or standing in a stall, they deserve the best care possible. A simple daily routine with liniment, leg checks, wraps when needed, and proper hoof care can make all the difference.

💪 Keep your horse strong, supported, and performing at their best with Draw It Out® Liniment —the ultimate solution for daily leg care! 🐎✨