The Ride Ends. The Real Work Starts.

Every ride leaves a mark. Whether it’s a long trail day, barrel run, or gymnastic flatwork—your horse’s body takes the hit.

What happens after the ride determines how well they recover, how fast they rebound, and how long they stay sound. This guide gives you a proven, simple, and effective post-ride recovery plan used by real riders, built around safe, show-compliant products from Draw It Out®.

The Golden Hour: Why Timing Matters

The first hour post-ride is when inflammation starts creeping in. Tackle it before it becomes visible.

This window is perfect for:

• Liniment application
• Cold therapy
• Walking out
• Hydration and recovery supplementation

Step-by-Step Post-Ride Recovery Routine

✅ Step 1: Cool Down the Right Way

• Walk until respiration returns to normal
• Sponge with cool water if overheated
• Use IceBath™ Cooling Body Wash to flush heat and soothe muscles

✅ Step 2: Targeted Topical Support

• Draw It Out® Gel – apply to legs, back, shoulders
• MasterMudd™ EquiBrace™ – use for deep soreness areas like stifles, loins
• Massage in gently or apply under wraps

✅ Step 3: Wrap Smart (If Needed)

• Clean and dry legs
• Apply DiO Gel
• Use standing wraps or support boots for recovery

✅ Step 4: Encourage Light Movement

• Turnout in small paddock preferred over stall rest
• Hand-walk if turnout isn’t available
• Keep fluids and lymphatics moving

✅ Step 5: Internal Recovery

• Provide fresh water and light hay
• Use Hydro-Lyte™ with GastroCell to aid hydration and recovery
• Delay grain feeding 30–60 minutes post-ride

Common Recovery Mistakes

• Leaving legs wet before applying topicals
• Wrapping without proper cool-down
• Skipping recovery on “easy” days
• Overdoing stall rest
• Using non-show-safe or human products

Tip: Consistency matters more than intensity. Build it into your daily care routine.

Build Your Real Rider Recovery Kit

• Draw It Out® 16oz Gel
• MasterMudd™ EquiBrace™
• IceBath™ Cooling Body Wash
• Hydro-Lyte™ with GastroCell
• Clean wraps, boots, sponge, towels, scraper

Consistency Beats Intensity

Recovery isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a habit. And it pays off in every stride, every turn, every ride.

Give your horse the same loyalty they give you—ride hard, recover smart.

“Your horse gives you their all. Help them heal like they matter—because they do.”