Real Rider Resource • Show-Aware Care

How to Use Liniment Under Wraps (Show-Safe Guide)

Wraps help—if you earn them. The trick is restraint: cool what’s hot, dry to the bone, lay a whisper-thin layer of liniment, then wrap clean. Do it this way and legs stay quiet, rules stay happy, and tomorrow rides smoother.

Why use liniment under wraps?

• Targets post-work or post-haul heat in tendons/ligaments
• Supports overnight tightening for “stocking-up” horses
• Pairs with clean compression for consistent recovery

Step-by-step: the safe method

1. Cool first. Quick, even passes on hot zones with CryoSpray®; scrape any rinse water between passes.
2. Dry completely. Towel + airflow. Damp skin under wraps is a no-go.
3. Apply a thin gel layer. Use a sheen, not a smear of Draw It Out® 16oz High Potency Gel. Hair texture should still show.
4. Wrap clean. Smooth layers, even tension. Re-check comfort and temperature at 30–45 minutes.

Back & SI: don’t neglect the engine room

Travel and fall footing can tighten backs. Massage a light layer of Rapid Relief Restorative Cream into the topline to keep the engine free and easy—no heavy scent, no sting.

Learn it from riders who live it

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

Helpful hubs

• 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.