Smart Post‑Ride Leg Care for the Fall Circuit
Smart Post‑Ride Leg Care for the Fall Circuit

Quarterly Theme: Elevate Every Ride • Show‑Aware Care

Smart Post‑Ride Leg Care for the Fall Circuit

Fall brings sharp nights, sticky days, and long hauls between shows. Legs take the brunt of it. A consistent, show‑safe routine—rooted in cowboy grit and Cadillac‑level precision—keeps them cool, calm, and ready for tomorrow’s go.

The four‑step routine

  1. Cool the hot zones: Focus on tendons and big muscles. Scrape between water passes so heat isn’t trapped. For quick, travel‑friendly cooling, reach for CryoSpray®.
  2. Dry to the bone: Towels and airflow matter. Damp compression invites rubs and irritation.
  3. Apply a thin support layer: A whisper‑thin coat of Draw It Out® 16oz High Potency Gel is under‑wrap safe and free from harsh additives.
  4. Wrap clean, if needed: Smooth, even wraps with a two‑finger check under the edge. Always re‑check after 30–45 minutes.

Travel‑day tweaks

On the road, keep things light. Cool targeted areas, towel dry, then apply gel thin. Ventilate the trailer, skip heavy oils, and reset legs on arrival. That’s cowboy discipline paired with show‑ring polish.

Lessons from real riders

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Common mistakes to avoid

  • Wet wraps straight after cooling.
  • Heavy scents and oily finishes before the ring.
  • Guessing instead of measuring a thin, even gel layer.
Show‑safe care is about restraint: less product, better timing, smarter recovery.

Make it your own

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