Care Guide
Equine Soft-Tissue Care
A simple, rider-ready routine for tendons, ligaments, and big muscle groups.
Soft-tissue strain can sideline steady horses fast. Day-to-day management—warm-up, sensible workload, footing, and tidy grooming—does the heavy lifting. Here’s the routine real barns use and where Draw It Out® fits.
1) Know the usual suspects
- Load spikes, slick/deep footing, short warm-ups or rushed cooldowns
- Saddle/pad fit or shoeing cycles that drift out of balance
- Asymmetry and muscle fatigue late in the week
2) Spot early signs
- Localized sensitivity on grooming or palpation
- Stiffness/shortened stride; reluctance to stretch
- Warmth or swelling along a structure
Vet-first: For lameness, persistent heat/swelling, or gait changes—call your veterinarian and align on diagnostics/rehab.
3) Build a daily routine
Before work
- 3–5 minutes of walking
- Gentle bends and carrot stretches
- Light, flat-hand massage with Draw It Out® Gel on large groups (either side of spine—avoid bony processes), shoulders, hindquarters
After work
- 3–5 minutes of walking out
- Tidy topical application as part of grooming
- Hand-walk or controlled turnout as advised
Where Draw It Out® fits
Draw It Out® 16oz High Potency Gel is a sensation-free topical used in pre- and post-work massage. It applies cleanly, pairs with daily grooming, and can be used under standing wraps per label. It’s a supportive aid—not a diagnosis or treatment.
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FAQ
How often should I apply a topical?
Once or twice daily on work days is common. Follow the product label and your veterinarian’s guidance.
Can I use under wraps?
Draw It Out® Gel can be used under standing wraps per label. Avoid tight occlusion unless your veterinarian directs it.
Does a topical replace vet care?
No. Use it as a supportive massage/grooming step alongside a veterinary plan, good footing, fit checks, and sensible workload ramps.
External use on intact skin only. Avoid eyes and sensitive areas. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Always follow your veterinarian’s advice.
