Post-Competition Recovery – Help Your Horse Bounce Back with Draw It Out® Liniment

Introduction:

Your horse just crushed it in the arena—every stride, every turn, every jump. 🏆 But now, the real MVP move is yours: helping them recover like a champ.

Post-competition muscle fatigue is real, and if you ignore it, soreness can stick around longer than your last ribbon. The key? A smart recovery routine—and Draw It Out® Liniment is the ultimate recovery weapon for your equine athlete.

1. Recognize Signs of Muscle Fatigue

Competition takes a toll, even on the most seasoned horses. Keep an eye out for signs that your horse is feeling the after-effects:

✅ Common Signs of Fatigue:
✔ Reluctance to move forward
✔ Morning-after stiffness
✔ Muscle twitching or touch sensitivity
✔ Shortened stride or uneven movement

💡 Pro Tip: These signs mean your horse’s body is saying, “Help me recover!” Time to take action.

2. Begin with Active Recovery

Before you reach for the liniment, get the body moving. Active recovery helps flush out lactic acid and jumpstarts muscle repair.

✅ Post-Class Musts:
✔ Hand-walk for 10–15 minutes to cool down gradually
✔ Avoid abrupt halts—keep the blood flowing
✔ If possible, turnout for natural movement and mental refresh

💡 Pro Tip: Grazing and gentle movement can do wonders for loosening tight muscles after hauling and hard work.

3. Apply Draw It Out® Liniment for Deep Muscle Relief

This is where the magic happens. Draw It Out® Liniment goes deep to soothe sore muscles and kickstart recovery.

✅ How to Apply Post-Ride:
✔ Focus on back, shoulders, glutes, and legs
✔ Massage gently to increase circulation
✔ Use under standing wraps if legs are swollen or fatigued

🧴 Why it works:
✔ Non-greasy
✔ Alcohol-free
✔ Show-safe
✔ Fast-acting for competition recovery

💡 Pro Tip: Keep a bottle in your show kit—you’ll want it ringside.

4. Keep the Recovery Going at Home

The work doesn’t stop when the trailer pulls out. Recovery is a 2–3 day process, and the care you give post-show impacts how quickly your horse is ready for the next one.

✅ Home Recovery Tips:
✔ Continue applying Draw It Out® Liniment daily for a few days post-event
✔ Stick to light movement or hand-walking to prevent stiffness
✔ Monitor for lingering tightness, swelling, or soreness

💡 Pro Tip: Use as a rinse for a full-body refresh on warm days—soothing and satisfying.

Performance doesn’t stop at the final run—it continues in the recovery. 💪

With Draw It Out® Liniment, you’ll help your horse:
✅ Recover faster
✅ Reduce soreness
✅ Stay sound and ready for the next challenge

Because a true champion isn’t just made in the arena—it’s made in the moments after.

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