Liniment Before or After the Workout? The Smarter Way to Keep Horses Moving Sound
Every horseman’s asked it: do I use liniment before the workout, after, or both? The truth depends on your goal—activation or recovery.
Pre‑Ride: Wake Up, Don’t Fire Up
Before work, the goal is circulation and mobility, not shock or sting. Apply a thin coat of Draw It Out® High Potency Gel to major movers—shoulders, stifles, and gaskins. It’s sensation‑free, so your horse won’t tighten or dance around before the job even starts.
Prefer a light mist? Dilute Draw It Out® Concentrate and spray it along the topline or large muscle groups. Wipe it through with your hand—no burn, no mess, all benefit.
Post‑Ride: Restore and Reset
After training, switch focus from activation to recovery and inflammation control. Re‑apply Draw It Out® Gel or the diluted Concentrate to legs and key muscle groups. For deeper, longer‑term draw, reach for MasterMudd™ EquiBrace™. It wraps clean, stays breathable, and can be left overnight under standing wraps.
For heavy training cycles or show weekends, add hydration support with Hydro‑Lyte® Electrolyte + Gut Recovery to help the body flush toxins and replenish what sweat takes away.
Simple Timing Rule
- 👉 Before work: Gel or Concentrate (light massage) to warm up tissue.
- 👉 After work: Gel for cooldown; EquiBrace™ poultice overnight if needed.
- 👉 Hauling days: Spray diluted Concentrate on legs before wrapping.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using “hot” menthol products before performance—can cause sensitivity and tension.
- Applying heavy layers that trap heat under wraps.
- Skipping hydration—muscles can’t recover without water and electrolytes.
