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Winter Leg Care Routine for Show Horses

When the days shorten and the ground hardens, your horse’s legs face a different kind of workload. The smart riders know: leg care doesn’t pause for winter—it steps up.

Quick Take: Four focused moves applied consistently reduce stiffness, improve circulation and maintain soundness—even when the weather turns tough.

Step 1 – Move It Before It Sets In

Start each session with a 5‑8 minute walk out in open pasture or round pen. The harder ground and cooler temps restrict circulation—keeping motion gentle but consistent helps flush the legs and activate fresh blood flow.

Step 2 – Apply a Clean, Show‑Safe Liniment

After dry‑towel off, apply a thin coat of Draw It Out® 16 oz High‑Potency Gel along the cannon bones, hocks, and large muscle groups. No tingle. No burn. No banned‑substance risk. Just real recovery support.

Pro Tip: Massage toward the heart, then allow a minute of stillness before putting boots or blankets on—so the formula absorbs, not sits on top.

Step 3 – Boot or Wrap Smartly

If you blanket, boot or wrap, use these guidelines: clean dry legs first; use breathable material; avoid applying over sweat or dampness; keep tension uniform and minimal. The goal is support—not trap heat.

Step 4 – Monitor & Adapt

Check legs the next morning. Cold ground + turnout can bring swelling you don’t see before closing time. Increase walk‑out time or liniment frequency if you notice tightness, stocking‑up or reduced stride. Consistency over heroics wins.

Show‑safe, menthol‑free, and built for real riders who care deeply about performance, soundness and legacy—Draw It Out® keeps your partner ready for whatever tomorrow brings.

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