Draw It Out® RTU Spray: Practical Post-Work Horse Care
Draw It Out® RTU Spray is the no-mix liniment format for riders who want fast, even application after work, during hauling routines, or anywhere a ready-to-use spray makes more sense than a gel or concentrate.
Quick answer: Use RTU Spray on clean, appropriate external areas according to the current label. Inspect the horse first, apply evenly, let the coat and skin settle, and do not use liniment to cover up lameness, heat, major swelling, wounds, or worsening pain.
Why riders choose RTU Spray
Convenience matters because a routine that is easy to repeat is more likely to be done correctly.
No mixing or dilution step.
Fast coverage across larger external areas.
Easy placement in a travel or show kit.
Odorless and colorless application.
A sensation-free approach without menthol, capsaicin, alcohol, or witch hazel.
Where it fits
Use the product format to solve an application problem, not to skip assessment.
After ordinary work when the horse is moving normally and the skin is intact.
Before or after hauling as part of a broader check, hydration, ventilation, and movement plan.
On days when a spray is more practical than hands-on gel application.
In a barn system where every product and bottle is clearly labeled.
Under wraps only when the current label and the horse's situation support that use.
How to use it well
More spray is not automatically better. A thin, controlled application keeps the routine clean and observable.
Brush away dirt, dried sweat, and bedding.
Check for heat, swelling, wounds, skin irritation, and pain.
Shake or prepare only if the label directs it.
Apply an even amount and avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and inappropriate areas.
Record use when several people care for the horse.
When not to reach for spray first
Those signs require veterinary or farrier judgment. Do not try to make the horse look ready for work when the horse needs an answer.
Sudden or worsening lameness.
Marked swelling, strong heat, severe pain, or strong digital pulse.
Open wounds, punctures, active bleeding, drainage, or eye concerns.
Fever, colic signs, breathing distress, weakness, or neurologic change.
Any problem that does not fit a normal post-work picture.
Professional care comes first
Products support routine care. Lameness, severe pain, heat, marked swelling, punctures, open wounds, eye concerns, fever, breathing changes, neurologic signs, or a horse that is getting worse need veterinary or farrier guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Does RTU Spray need to be mixed?
No. It is the ready-to-use format. Follow the current label and do not add water or other products unless the label specifically directs it.
How is RTU Spray different from Concentrate?
RTU is no-mix convenience. Concentrate is a mix-to-use format with dilution directions on its label.
How is spray different from Gel?
Spray covers quickly and evenly. Gel gives more targeted, hands-on placement.
Written by Jon Conklin for Draw It Out® Horse Health Care Solutions. Educational support only. This article does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Follow current product labels and professional guidance.
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It’s been extremely wet here in Iowa and I’ve had a ton of foot abscesses. This has really helped the soles recover on a few subsolar abscesses I’ve had! It also is helping prevent as well as recover some feet from thrush
Thank you, Ashley! That wet Iowa weather has certainly kept you busy. We appreciate you making us part of your hoof-care routine and taking the time to share your experience. Thanks for trusting us with your horses!
