Your older horse may still carry you down the trail or around the arena while the frost settles in—but they don’t ride like a youngster anymore. Cold ground, stiff muscles, and loaded legs can sneak up on them. Here’s your no‑BS routine to keep circulation flowing, joints loose, and comfort high when the thermometer drops.
Start with a steady hand‑walk or light trot for 5‑10 minutes—ideally on soft footing, not hard frozen ground. Then bring your senior into light work: long bending lines, shoulder‑in at the walk, moderate trot if sound. The goal isn’t speed—it’s temperature, circulation, and looseness.
On clean, dry legs and hocks, apply Draw It Out® 16 oz High Potency Horse Liniment Gel. A thin, even layer. No hot sting, no fuss. When it’s cold, this supports circulation and creates a layer of comfort under tack or boots.
Halfway through your ride (or session), walk a few minutes and check legs for tightness or cool spots. If they feel loaded, pause and lightly massage the gaskin, tendons and cannon. Cold tends to hide fatigue—catch it early.
When you finish, cool them down slowly. Then re‑apply the same gel to key joints (hocks, stifles, fetlocks) and follow with light stable turnout or wrap for 30‑60 minutes. Older horses benefit from that gentle “flush” overnight.
Yes — once the gel has absorbed (~1‑2 minutes), you can apply polos or boots. The gel is designed to stay clean, dry and wrap‑friendly.
Every ride, for sure. On heavy days or older legs, apply pre‑ride and post‑ride. The circulation support builds up.
Absolutely — but the routine is optimized for senior partners whose legs take more work and less recovery time.
Note: This routine supports comfort and circulation—but it’s not a substitute for veterinary care. If your horse shows persistent heat, swelling or lameness, consult your vet.
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