You brought your horse back from the trail—but the job isn’t done. An hour in the saddle, uneven footing, twists and turns, heart‑rate spikes and down‑hills all take a toll on limbs, back and circulation. If you skip the cool‑down, you’re leaving recovery on the table. Here’s your no‑excuse routine to reset the system, protect soundness and get your mount ready for the next ride.
Once you dismount, lead your horse at a steady walk for 5–10 minutes on level ground. This begins flushing metabolic waste, brings steady blood flow back into muscles and joints, and helps avoid cramping or “locked up” stiffness.
With your horse standing relaxed, use your hands to feel along the topline, shoulders, hindquarters and lower legs. Look for tight spots, slight heat or swelling. Then apply a thin layer of Draw It Out® 16 oz High Potency Horse Liniment Gel to the lower legs or other loaded areas. The formula is show‑safe, no sting, no burn—just support for circulation when your horse is already fatigued.
If possible, hand‑walk your horse for 15–20 minutes or release into a small turnout with safe footing. Remaining mobile helps prevent fluid pooling, supports muscle tone recovery and keeps the mind fresh—not boxed waiting for tomorrow.
Don’t skip this: offer fresh, clean water immediately and follow with your usual post‑ride feed. Pairing that with recovery support like Hydro‑Lyte® Electrolyte + Gut Recovery helps replace lost electrolytes, supports digestion after exertion and accelerates return to balance.
You *could*, but applying the liniment turns “seems fine” into “ready tomorrow”. It’s the difference between maintaining and repairing. High‑performance barns know this is the little edge that keeps soundness.
No. The gel is formulated to absorb clean, with zero sticky residue. It’s safe under polos, boots or no wrap at all.
Yes. The logic is the same—loading, circulation, recovery. The only difference: intensity and frequency. Apply whenever the ride left your horse tired.
Note: Recovery routines support comfort and movement—they’re not a replacement for veterinary diagnosis. If your horse shows swelling, heat or unusual gait changes, consult your vet.
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My horse had a huge hematoma I spent months trying to get it to heal. The vet ended up lancing it but it was still having issues draining due to swelling. I had done just about everything I could; poultice 12on/12off, cold hose twice a day, bute, and antibiotics. I felt like I couldn’t stay on top of it. ONE day of using this liniment the results showed immediately. The swelling decreased by 50% and he overall looked a lot more comfortable. A few days later it was healed up and scabbed over.
