Real Rider Resource • Show-Aware Care

Liniments with Purpose: A Show-Safe Rider’s Guide

Liniments aren’t magic—they’re a method. The riders who keep horses ready for tomorrow all season long run the same simple pattern: cool what’s hot, dry to the bone, lay a whisper-thin layer, and wrap clean when the day earns it. No burn. No scent cloud. No rule worries.

When liniments help—and when they don’t

• Post-work or post-haul heat: cool first, then thin support to settle the day.
• Overnight “stocking up” types: thin gel + clean compression, re-check at 30–45 minutes.
• Topline travel tightness: dilute concentrate in spray format for backs/SI—no heavy scent, no sting.
• Skip if there’s an open wound, active skin infection, or unclear swelling—call your vet.

The step-by-step you can run on repeat

1. Cool first. Use light, even passes on hot zones with CryoSpray®; if you rinsed, scrape between passes so you don’t trap heat.
2. Dry completely. Towel + airflow. Damp compression is a shortcut to rubs.
3. Thin-layer support. Apply a sheen, not a smear of Draw It Out® 16oz High Potency Gel. Hair texture should still show.
4. Wrap clean (if needed). Smooth layers, even tension; re-check comfort and temperature at 30–45 minutes.

Back & SI: don’t forget the engine room

Fall footing and hauling can tighten backs. Dilute Draw It Out® 32oz Concentrate into a light spray and massage into the topline to keep the engine free and easy—no heavy scent, no sting.

Real Riders who live it

• Jenna Riga: road-tested recovery habits
• Kaydence Grant: steady routines that travel well

Helpful hubs when you’re dialing in the plan

• Solution Finder — build your horse’s setup
• Switch & Save — keep essentials stocked
• Cryotherapy Collection — cooling & support options

Educational content—never a diagnosis. If heat, swelling, or lameness persists, consult your veterinarian.