Real Rider Resource
Stocking Up In Horses
Stocking up appears as cool, soft swelling in the lower legs after a horse spends time standing still. It often looks dramatic but is typically harmless when movement clears it quickly.
What Riders Notice First
- Both hind legs look puffier after being stalled
- Swelling is cool, not warm
- Horse walks off sound
- Swelling fades with movement
Stocking up is circulation based. It is different from heat, pain, or one-sided swelling that signals injury.
Common Causes
- Overnight stalling
- Standing tied too long
- Long trailer rides
- Older horses with slower lymphatic flow
Quick Rider Checks
- Is it cool or warm
- One leg or both
- Does movement reduce swelling
- Any cuts or fever
How Draw It Out® Fits In
Riders manage stocking up with: Draw It Out® 16oz Gel on tendons Draw It Out® RTU Spray after work or hauling CryoSpray Cooling Body Brace after tough sessions MasterMudd™ EquiBrace for deeper soft tissue focus.
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