Horse Stiff After a Day Off? Why It Happens and What Riders Should Check
Draw It Out® real-world horse care recovery and performance insights
March 11, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Stiff After a Day Off? Why It Happens and What Riders Should Check

Many horses feel surprisingly stiff after a rest day. Learn why it happens, how to...
Arena Days vs Trail Days | How Work Type Changes Horse Hydration Needs
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March 9, 2026
Jon Conklin

Arena Days vs Trail Days | How Work Type Changes Horse Hydration Needs

Not all rides stress hydration the same way. Learn how arena work and trail riding...
Horse Refuses to Move Forward | Causes, Behavior Clues, and What to Check First
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March 9, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Refuses to Move Forward | Causes, Behavior Clues, and What to Check First

A practical guide to understanding why a horse refuses to move forward under saddle and...
Spring Trail Riding Prep for Horses | Early-Season Leg Conditioning Guide
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March 9, 2026
Jon Conklin

Spring Trail Riding Prep for Horses | Early-Season Leg Conditioning Guide

Spring trail season starts with discipline, not distance. Learn how to prepare your horse’s legs...
Horse Pins Ears When Saddled: What It Means and What Riders Should Check
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March 8, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Pins Ears When Saddled: What It Means and What Riders Should Check

Some horses suddenly pin their ears when the saddle appears. Riders often assume attitude, but...
Spring Grass Transition: Protecting Hooves, Joints, and Metabolism When Pastures Green Up
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March 8, 2026
Jon Conklin

Spring Grass Transition: Protecting Hooves, Joints, and Metabolism When Pastures Green Up

The first green grass of spring brings excitement, but sudden pasture changes can affect hooves,...
Horse Wound Salve Guide | Proper Wound Care for Horses with RESTOREaHORSE®
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March 7, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Wound Salve Guide | Proper Wound Care for Horses with RESTOREaHORSE®

A practical guide to proper wound care for horses, with a cleaner daily routine and...
Shedding Season Skin Sensitivity: Helping Horses Stay Comfortable During the Spring Coat Change
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March 6, 2026
Jon Conklin

Shedding Season Skin Sensitivity: Helping Horses Stay Comfortable During the Spring Coat Change

When winter coats start flying, many horses become itchy, sensitive, and uncomfortable. Understanding what happens...
Hydration and Muscle Tightness in Horses | What Riders Notice First
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March 5, 2026
Jon Conklin

Hydration and Muscle Tightness in Horses | What Riders Notice First

Many riders notice stiffness before obvious dehydration signs. Learn how hydration affects muscle comfort and...
Women in Rodeo History | Trailblazers Who Changed the Arena
Multigenerational women riders gathered with horses in a rodeo arena
March 5, 2026
Jon Conklin

Women in Rodeo History | Trailblazers Who Changed the Arena

Rodeo was never built by men alone. These women helped change the sport through talent,...
SuperClean® Stall and Trailer Cleaning Guide for Real Barns
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March 5, 2026
Jon Conklin

SuperClean® Stall and Trailer Cleaning Guide for Real Barns

A full Draw It Out® Horse Health Care News guide to SuperClean® for real barns,...
Spring Conditioning Mistake: Skipping the Cool-Down After Winter
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March 5, 2026
Jon Conklin

Spring Conditioning Mistake: Skipping the Cool-Down After Winter

A full Draw it Out Horse Health Care News guide to spring conditioning, why riders...
Spring Turnout Surge: Protecting Legs When Pasture Time Suddenly Increases
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March 4, 2026
Jon Conklin

Spring Turnout Surge: Protecting Legs When Pasture Time Suddenly Increases

Spring turnout is healthy, but sudden increases can overload tendons and joints. Learn how to...
Spring Fitness Tests for Horses: Benchmark Conditioning Before Show Season
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March 2, 2026
Jon Conklin

Spring Fitness Tests for Horses: Benchmark Conditioning Before Show Season

Before you ask for more, measure what you have. These spring fitness tests help benchmark...
Blanket Transition Season: Prevent Skin Sensitivity and Muscle Tightness in Late Winter
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February 28, 2026
Jon Conklin

Blanket Transition Season: Prevent Skin Sensitivity and Muscle Tightness in Late Winter

Blankets come off, coats change, and small irritations can turn into big resistance. Learn how...
Frozen Ground, Hidden Strain: Protecting Tendons & Ligaments in Late-Winter Footing
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February 27, 2026
Jon Conklin

Frozen Ground, Hidden Strain: Protecting Tendons & Ligaments in Late-Winter Footing

Late-winter footing can look harmless, but frozen ruts and hard ground place hidden stress on...
Two Bucket Hydration Strategy | Why Choice Improves Equine Hydration
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February 26, 2026
Jon Conklin

Two Bucket Hydration Strategy | Why Choice Improves Equine Hydration

Some horses drink more when given options. Learn how the two bucket hydration strategy uses...
Spring Vaccines and Soreness in Horses: Keeping Training Comfortable
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February 26, 2026
Jon Conklin

Spring Vaccines and Soreness in Horses: Keeping Training Comfortable

Spring vaccines are routine, but mild neck or shoulder soreness can quietly disrupt training. Learn...
Cold Mornings, Tight Shoulders: Preparing the Equine Forehand for Spring Work
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February 25, 2026
Jon Conklin

Cold Mornings, Tight Shoulders: Preparing the Equine Forehand for Spring Work

If your horse feels short in front on cold mornings, you are not imagining it....
Late-Winter Hydration Gaps: Supporting Joint & Muscle Function Before Spring Workloads Increase
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February 24, 2026
Jon Conklin

Late-Winter Hydration Gaps: Supporting Joint & Muscle Function Before Spring Workloads Increase

Your horse may be drinking less than you think. Late-winter hydration gaps can quietly affect...