Cooling Down Your Horse After a Hard Ride
A long ride tests grit. The cool down is where you restore strength for tomorrow. Here’s how riders blend cowboy‑smart routines with Cadillac‑smooth tools to get it right.
1) Walk it down
Start with 10–15 minutes at a loose walk. This eases the heart rate, helps muscles release built‑up heat, and sets the stage for recovery products to work properly.
2) Choose your cooling tool
- Targeted cooling: For hot zones like tendons and suspensories, apply CryoSpray®—a clean, under‑wrap friendly option.
- Whole‑body reset: After a dusty school or long haul, use IceBath™ to rinse, scrape, and reset the horse’s entire system.
3) Wrap with wisdom
Apply wraps only on clean, cooled legs. Make sure the quilt is smooth, tension is even, and the material is dry. Check back in 30–45 minutes to ensure comfort.
4) Log and learn
Palpate for heat and swelling, compare legs side by side, and log findings. Over time, patterns emerge—helping you catch small changes before they grow.
5) Learn from real riders
Our community shows the grit it takes to recover right:
6) Build a routine, not a reaction
Don’t wait for soreness to show up. Make cooling part of your everyday recovery. Explore our Solution Finder or the Horse Health Blog to dial in your program.
Cool Confident. Ride Ready.
The cowboy way meets Cadillac care. Give your horse recovery they can count on—every ride, every day.
Always follow label directions. If heat, swelling, or lameness persists, contact your veterinarian.
