Pre-Ride Muscle Prep – Warm Up Right with Draw It Out® Liniment

Introduction:

Every winning ride—whether it’s in the show pen, training arena, or out on the trail—starts before the first step. 🐴💪

Warming up your horse properly is a game-changer. It improves flexibility, boosts performance, and helps prevent injury. And when you pair smart movement with Draw It Out® Liniment, your horse’s muscles are primed and ready for action.

Let’s break down how to build the ultimate pre-ride warm-up that supports your horse from the inside out.

1. Why Muscle Prep Matters

Skipping a warm-up isn’t just a missed opportunity—it’s a risk.

✅ Benefits of a Good Warm-Up:
✔ Increases muscle elasticity and flexibility
✔ Improves blood flow and oxygen delivery
✔ Lubricates joints for better range of motion
✔ Reduces risk of muscle strain or soreness

💡 Pro Tip: Even seasoned horses need prep time—especially on cool mornings or after time off.

2. Add Liniment to Your Pre-Ride Routine

Before you even tack up, give your horse the advantage of topical muscle support.

✅ How to Use Draw It Out® Liniment Pre-Ride:
✔ Apply to shoulders, loins, hindquarters
✔ Massage in with circular motions to stimulate circulation
✔ Helps loosen tight muscles and wake up the body

🌿 Why it works:
✔ Non-greasy, fast-absorbing, alcohol-free
✔ Show-safe for competitive horses
✔ Ideal for daily use, even with sensitive skin

3. Build a Strategic Warm-Up

Warm-ups aren’t one-size-fits-all, but consistency and structure matter.

✅ Sample Warm-Up Plan:
✔ 10 minutes of walking (in-hand or under saddle)
✔ Large circles, serpentines, and soft bending to stretch the spine
✔ Gradual trot and canter work to build rhythm and flow
✔ Add pole work or light lateral movements to engage the core

💡 Pro Tip: Focus on relaxation and rhythm—the goal is loose, fluid movement before asking for collection or intensity.

4. Follow Up with Recovery Support

Warming up right sets the tone, but recovery locks in the results.

✅ Post-Ride Routine with Draw It Out®:
✔ Reapply to major muscle groups after cooldown
✔ Supports muscle recovery and reduces inflammation
✔ Helps prevent next-day stiffness and soreness

💡 Bonus: Add Draw It Out® to a rinse bucket for a full-body cooldown that feels as good as it works.

Great rides begin with great prep. By building a smart warm-up routine and using Draw It Out® Liniment before and after every ride, you’re doing more than preventing soreness—you’re setting your horse up for success in every stride.

✅ Looser muscles
✅ Smoother rides
✅ Stronger performances

🛒 Prime your horse for peak performance—shop Draw It Out® now at drawliniment.com