Winter Horse Care Guide – Keep Your Horse Moving with Draw It Out®

Winter Horse Care Guide – Keep Your Horse Moving with Draw It Out®

 

 

Winter Wellness Series

Winter Doesn’t Pause the Pain

Keep your horse comfortable, flexible, and strong — even when the ground’s frozen. A few smart rituals and the right Draw It Out® products will carry you cleanly through the cold.

Pre-Ride Warm-Up Post-Ride Recovery Targeted Relief Skin Support
Quick Take: Cold air tightens muscles and frozen footing adds concussion. Prime with Draw It Out® Gel, recover with RTU Spray, spot-treat with MasterMudd™ EquiBrace, and protect skin with Rapid Relief Restorative Cream.

1) Warm Up Before the Ride

Start with 5–10 minutes of hand-walking, then work Draw It Out® 16 oz High Potency Gel into the shoulders, back, and hindquarters. It helps promote circulation so muscles move freely — without burn, tingle, or residue.

2) Cool Down With Care

After rides or turnout on hard ground, use Draw It Out® RTU Spray to help flush tension and support recovery. Spray, walk, blanket — done. Sensation-free means no “zing” under winter rugs.

3) Target the Hotspots

Winter often exposes the usual suspects — hocks, stifles, and backs. Massage a small amount of MasterMudd™ EquiBrace into those areas daily to stay ahead of soreness.

4) Don’t Forget the Skin

Blankets, sweat, and dry air can stress the skin. Apply Rapid Relief Restorative Cream to soothe and replenish moisture — especially under high-friction areas.


Build Your Winter Routine

  • Before: Hand-walk → Draw It Out® Gel on large muscle groups → light suppling.
  • After: RTU Spray on legs & back → cool walk → blanket.
  • As Needed: MasterMudd™ on problem spots.
  • Skin Support: Rapid Relief Cream under high-rub zones.
Pro Tip: Keep a small “winter caddy” stocked in your tack room so the routine is grab-and-go when the temps bite.

Winter Wellness FAQ

Can I apply Draw It Out® Gel before blanketing?

Yes. The gel is sensation-free and non-greasy, so you can apply, allow a brief set-in, and blanket normally.

When should I reach for RTU Spray vs. the Gel?

Use Gel for focused pre-ride priming and deeper work on big muscle groups; use RTU Spray for quick, even post-ride coverage and daily recovery.

Is this routine show-safe?

Draw It Out® products are designed to be competition-friendly and sensation-free. Always review current governing-body rules for your discipline and region.

Because love doesn’t hibernate.

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