Real Rider of the Month: Ellen Beguelin & Her Mare Scarlett

Why it matters in her barn

Scarlett is a little longer backed, and Ellen noticed soreness right where she sits when posting in her English saddle. Her fix was simple and repeatable: apply Draw It Out® liniment gel or the RTU spray before the ride to keep that area comfortable.

The routine

• Before ride: thin, targeted application over the back where Scarlett tends to get sore
• Consistency: every ride, not just when something feels off
• Seasonal shift: fewer rides in cold Illinois winters, but the liniment gel stays in the year round kit

Her top keep a horse right tip

Good hay, regular riding, a good vet and farrier, and regular bodywork. It is a labor of love.

The story that still makes her laugh

During Covid, Ellen did online shows and wound up going viral on the Equine Chronicle page. She was attempting to trot for halter, forgot she had spurs on, and went flat on her face. Scarlett stopped dead, stared at her like, "Really?"

Ellen shares it every year. Scarlett also has two best friends where she lives now: an orange cat and a peacock. They hang out together in the arena every day.

Local support

New Kingdom Trailriders

How she found us

A friend recommended Draw It Out® because it was a liniment you can use prior to riding, not just after. Ellen has since recommended it nonstop, and her whole barn started using it.