The Real Rider Resource

September 9, 2025

Real Rider: Jenna Riga’s Post-Ride Routine

On the road and on the clock, consistency wins. Jenna Riga’s three-step routine—cool smart, dry thoroughly, support thin—keeps horses steady for the next run.

September 8, 2025

Fall Mud Season Horse Care: Hooves, Skin, and Drying Habits

A practical fall mud-season guide for horses, including hoof hygiene, lower-leg skin checks, moisture awareness, drying habits, turnout conditions, and routine consistency.

September 6, 2025

SI Joint Care for Horses: Signs, Warm-Ups & Recovery Plan

The hind end is the engine. This guide shows what SI stress can look like, how to warm up the core in minutes, and how to cool down...

September 5, 2025

Hard Ground Season: Lower-Leg Care on Dry Footing

Dry footing can stack micro-impacts fast. This calm, show-aware plan keeps legs happy: smart warm-ups, clean cooldowns, and targeted, sensation-free support. Ride the good lanes, skip the hero...

September 3, 2025

Mud Season Skin Care for Horses: Pastern Checks and Drying Habits

A practical mud-season skin-care guide for horses, including pastern checks, moisture awareness, cleaning habits, drying routines, turnout conditions, and product-fit context.

September 2, 2025

Fall Horse Leg Care: Cooling, Compression & competition-conscious Liniment

A fall horse leg-care routine focused on cooling down, checking legs, watching footing changes, and using show-aware support without ignoring heat, swelling, or lameness.

September 1, 2025

September Post‑Ride Recovery: Show‑Safe, Under‑Wrap Friendly (No Burn. No Sting.)

An early-fall post-ride recovery routine for horses, including cooldown, tendon checks, clean application habits, wrap awareness, and when soreness needs a closer look.

August 31, 2025

Horse Hoof Bruise Guide: Clues, Hoof Checks & Farrier Support

Horse hoof bruises can show up as short stride, hard-ground reluctance, or changed movement. Learn what to check, when to ask the farrier or vet, and where hoof-care...

August 30, 2025

Anhidrosis in Horses: Beer Myth, Signs, Cooling & Management

Learn how to recognize partial or complete non-sweating, cool a horse safely, adjust workload, evaluate beer and supplement claims, and know when to call a veterinarian.

August 28, 2025

Horse Ear Checks: Irritation Clues, Barn Hygiene, and Vet Guidance

Horse ear irritation can involve flies, ticks, rubs, fungus, handling fear, or other barn factors. Learn what to check and when to ask your vet.

August 27, 2025

Why Aloe Vera Is a Staple Ingredient in Draw It Out® Products

A simple ingredient guide to aloe vera in Draw It Out® products, including why it appears in topical formulas and how riders can read ingredient labels with better...

August 26, 2025

Pneumonia in Horses: Recognizing and Treating a Serious Lung Infection

Pneumonia is more than a bad cough—it’s a serious lung infection that requires fast action. Here’s how to recognize, treat, and prevent it.