Fall Recovery for Horses: A Cowboy’s Guide to Cooling & Clean Care
Fall asks a lot of horses—heat swings, coat change, muddy footing. Here’s your step-by-step playbook to cool cleanly, guard skin, and keep legs fresh with no burn, no sting, no drama.
Why Fall Recovery Matters
From long days under saddle to sharp night temps, horses feel fall in their skin, legs, and lungs. Recovery isn’t just about comfort—it’s about tomorrow’s ride. Cowboy-smart routines build soundness one day at a time.
Step 1: Walk it Down
Before you reach for a product, give 10–15 minutes at a loose walk. It starts the heat dump naturally and sets the stage for cooling to work properly.
Step 2: Cool Clean
- CryoSpray® — for targeted hot zones: fore tendons, suspensories, or hips. Spray evenly, smooth in, let set.
- IceBath™ — for whole-body rinse after dusty schools or hauls. Rinse thoroughly and scrape between passes.
Step 3: Skin & Leg Stewardship
Dry thoroughly, especially heels and fetlocks where mud and damp linger. Palpate legs, compare left to right, and if in your program, apply clean compression once skin is dry to damp.
Real Riders, Real Routines
- Barrel racer Jenna Riga shares how she balances show weeks with calm recovery.
- Kaydence Grant proves simple, consistent habits win over quick fixes.
More Tools for the Trail
Explore hubs like the Solution Finder and Show-Day Prep Guide to build routines that fit your barn and season.
Cool Clean. Ride On.
Fall doesn’t wait. Build your post-ride recovery kit with targeted CryoSpray® and whole-body IceBath™ today.
Always follow label directions. If heat, swelling, or lameness persists, call your veterinarian.
