Real Rider Resource • Fall Circuit
Fall Post‑Ride Recovery for Horses: Show‑Safe Liniment Guide
The fall circuit is where grit meets polish—long hauls, cool mornings, and horses that need to bounce back fast. Knowing when to cool, when to warm, and how to layer liniment right is what separates tomorrow’s clean trip from a tired one.
Competition‑aware: Always apply liniment on clean, dry legs. Use thin layers. Let products absorb before wraps or tack. Check your discipline’s rulebook for current compliance.
Cooling vs. warming: what’s the difference?
Cooling
- Settles heat in tendons and large muscle groups post‑ride
- Best right after classes or shipping
- Light, even spray passes; towel dry between steps
Try CryoSpray® Cooling Liniment for fast tendon passes.
Warming
- Encourages free movement in stiff areas pre‑ride
- Not for acute heat or swelling
- Use whisper‑thin under wraps or boots
Thermagel™ Warming Liniment brings gentle heat before the ring.
A rider’s fall recovery checklist
- Cool the hot zones. Spray or sponge cooling liniment on fore tendons, hocks, and gaskins.
- Dry thoroughly. Scrape and towel—never trap water under anything.
- Support with gel. Apply a thin sheen of Draw It Out® 16oz High Potency Gel before wraps.
- Back & SI care. Massage with Rapid Relief Restorative Cream to loosen travel stiffness.
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From tendon cool‑downs to back care, your horse deserves recovery that’s tough, natural, and show‑safe.
