How to Choose Equine Cooling & Recovery Tools (Without the Noise)

Some weeks bring big announcements; others are quiet. Either way, real barns keep moving. Here’s a cowboy-smart, Cadillac-smooth way to pick cooling and recovery tools that work in the aisle, not just on paper.

1) Know what you’re cooling

After work, tissues hold heat. Your goal isn’t “numb,” it’s normalize—reduce excess heat, restore comfort, and prep for compression if it’s part of your program.

2) Pick the right tool for the job

• Targeted cooling (spray): Fast, no-mess coverage on hot zones—fore tendons, suspensories, large hip muscles. Try CryoSpray®.
• Whole-body reset (wash + brace): After dusty schools or a haul, rinse and scrape between passes for a clean reset. Use IceBath™.

3) Build a routine you can repeat

1. Walk it down: 10–15 minutes at a loose walk to start the heat dump.
2. Cool clean: Whole-body wash when grime builds; targeted spray for specific hot zones.
3. Inspect & compare: Palpate for heat/filling; compare left/right, front/hind; log what you find.
4. Compression, correctly: Dry to damp first; clean quilts; even tension; recheck in 30–45 minutes.

4) Learn from riders who live this

• Barrel Racing & Big Heart: Jenna Riga
• Real Rider of the Month: Kaydence Grant

5) Keep it rider-first

Let tools fit your routine—not the other way around. Use the Solution Finder to tailor steps to your horse and season. If you’re switching from something that doesn’t fit your program, check out Switch & Save for smart trade-ups.

Always follow label directions. If heat, swelling, or lameness persists, consult your veterinarian.