Real Rider of the Month: Ellen Beguelin & Her Mare Scarlett
Real Rider Ellen Beguelin with her APHA mare Scarlett
Real Rider Spotlight

Ellen Beguelin

Illinois | Showing APHA and Pinto all around | Jumping into breeding

30 years riding Pre ride routine Back comfort support Barn shared

Horse

Platinum Jeansrfancy (Scarlett)

Breed and age

10 year old APHA palomino mare

Right now

In foal

Setup

Boards and keeps horses

Seasonal routine

Spring to fall riding | Winter slows down

Go to products

Liniment gel and RTU spray

"Putting the liniment gel or spray on prior to riding helped keep her back comfortable. I use it every time I ride."

Ellen, Real Rider May 2025
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Why it matters in her barn

Scarlett is a little longer backed, and Ellen noticed soreness right where she sits when posting in her English saddle. Her fix was simple and repeatable: apply Draw It Out® liniment gel or the RTU spray before the ride to keep that area comfortable.

The routine

  • Before ride: thin, targeted application over the back where Scarlett tends to get sore
  • Consistency: every ride, not just when something feels off
  • Seasonal shift: fewer rides in cold Illinois winters, but the liniment gel stays in the year round kit

Her top keep a horse right tip

Good hay, regular riding, a good vet and farrier, and regular bodywork. It is a labor of love.

The story that still makes her laugh

During Covid, Ellen did online shows and wound up going viral on the Equine Chronicle page. She was attempting to trot for halter, forgot she had spurs on, and went flat on her face. Scarlett stopped dead, stared at her like, "Really?"

Ellen shares it every year. Scarlett also has two best friends where she lives now: an orange cat and a peacock. They hang out together in the arena every day.

Local support

New Kingdom Trailriders

How she found us

A friend recommended Draw It Out® because it was a liniment you can use prior to riding, not just after. Ellen has since recommended it nonstop, and her whole barn started using it.

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Good care gets easier when the next step is obvious. Read the guide, match the routine, then choose the format that fits how your barn actually works.

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Draw It Out® 16oz Liniment Gel | Daily Horse Care

Stay-Put Gel

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The everyday liniment gel format riders reach for when they want targeted, no-mess application.

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Mix Your Way

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CryoSpray® by Draw It Out® 24oz | Cooling Body Brace for Horses

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Where To Go Next

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If this topic connects to what you are seeing in your horse, these are the three cleanest next steps. Start with direction, then choose the product format that fits the way your barn actually works.

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