Riding the Recovery Wave: Smart Cooling & Liniment Care for Peak Performance

Every ride tests grit. Recovery builds tomorrow’s performance. Here’s a cowboy-smart, Cadillac-smooth routine that cools what’s hot, supports what matters, and keeps legs ready—without burn or drama.

1) Walk it down

Start with 10–15 minutes at a loose walk. That simple habit begins the heat dump and primes muscles for whatever comes next—spray, rinse, or wraps.

2) Cool clean—pick your tool

• Targeted zones: For fore tendons, suspensories, or big hip muscles, reach for CryoSpray®. Fast coverage, no mess.
• Whole-body reset: After a dusty school or long haul, use IceBath™ to rinse thoroughly and scrape between passes so cooling isn’t fighting standing water.

3) Liniment the right way

When you want a sensation-free, under-wrap friendly layer, smooth on a thin, even coat. Aim for coverage, not globs, and let it set before wrapping. Keep a bottle of Draw It Out® 16oz High Potency Gel in the barn aisle for daily routines.

4) Wrap with wisdom

1. Only on clean, cooled, dry-to-damp legs.
2. Use clean quilts and even tension—no wrinkles.
3. Recheck comfort and temperature in 30–45 minutes.

5) Learn from riders who live it

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

6) Build a routine, not a reaction

Lock in consistency with tools that fit your barn’s rhythm. Start with 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 value-smart refills.

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