The Burn We’ll Never Forget: From Mercurochrome to Modern Liniments

Thank Goodness We Don't Do That Anymore

How Childhood Antiseptics (and Old-School Liniments) Burned Us Into the Future

If you grew up in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s, you remember it.
Skinned knees on gravel roads. Splinters from wood fences.
And then... the glass bottle of doom.

Mom or Dad would reach into that rusty ol’ medicine cabinet and pull out Mercurochrome or Merthiolate—glowing red or orange, like radioactive lava in a tiny bottle. The moment that liquid hit your skin, it was like your soul tried to leave your body. It stung like betrayal. It burned like judgment.

Some of the usual suspects:

Mercurochrome – Bright red. Contained mercury. Left a mark—and a trauma response.

Merthiolate – The spicy cousin. Also mercury-based, but with extra sting for maximum tears.

Iodine – Brown as regret. It wasn’t antiseptic—it was a punishment ritual.

Campho-Phenique – Menthol and phenol teamed up to ensure you felt the healing.

Rubbing Alcohol – For parents who believed if it didn’t burn, it wasn’t working.

Hydrogen Peroxide – The fizzy one. Fun to watch, slightly less brutal, still not gentle.

Bactine – The only safe space. The “softie” spray. Rarely used. Probably expired.

Back then, if it didn’t hurt, it wasn’t helping. That was the rule. For humans and horses.

Old-School Liniments: Just as Bad, Just Bigger Bottles

Now take all that stinging, multiply it by 1,200 pounds of equine muscle, and you’ve got horse liniments from the same era.

They reeked. They burned.
They tingled in ways that were definitely not therapeutic.
And they made your horse flinch, prance, or pin ears like you’d just insulted their mother.

But that was the norm. Liniment was supposed to be uncomfortable. The smell was a badge of toughness. The burn meant “it’s working.” Until we finally realized:

Pain ≠ Progress.

Enter: The Best Horse Liniment That Doesn’t Sting—Draw It Out® Gel

Let’s be real—your horse didn’t sign up to be a test subject for medieval muscle goo.
So we built something better.

Draw It Out® Gel is a modern miracle compared to the burn barrels of the past. It’s:

💧 No-Burn, No-Tingle, No-Nonsense: Your horse gets deep relief without the drama.

🌿 Naturally Derived: With key ingredients that support circulation and recovery—without harsh chemicals.

🧼 Residue-Free, Odor-Free: No greasy film. No funky menthol cloud following you around the barn.

🚫 FEI & USEF Safe: Because we know that what you put on your horse matters just as much as what you feed them.

💪 Daily-Use Approved: Pre-ride, post-ride, or at rest—this is liniment that actually helps, not hurts.

Old-school liniments were like those childhood antiseptics—overkill. Harsh, outdated, and way too proud of their burn.

But now? Now we’ve got better options. Smarter science. And a brand built by real riders who care more about healing than hurting.

From Red Bottles to Real Relief

Look—we all survived those blistering orange antiseptic days. But just because we can tough it out doesn’t mean we should. And when it comes to your horse? They shouldn’t have to at all.

You wouldn’t douse your own kid in Merthiolate today.
So why use a liniment that burns your horse?

Welcome to the future of equine care.
Welcome to Draw It Out® Gel—the best horse liniment that works without the sting.
Draw It Out® Horse Liniment 16oz GEL
Draw It Out 16oz GEL (9170611142)

Draw It Out® Horse Liniment 16oz GEL

Draw It Out® Gel isn’t your granddad’s liniment.
No burn. No stink. No nonsense. Just deep, show-safe relief that works without the drama. Packed with naturally derived ingredients and built for daily use, this gel goes on smooth, dries clear, and delivers serious results—without the tingle, sting, or side-eye from your horse. It’s the smarter way to support sore muscles, tight joints, and long days in the saddle.
$56.00

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The cure to all of my problems!!!

I use this liniment gel on my horse and myself! Such a great product to have on hand. It’s for sure a game changer. I’ve seen so many benefits from this product not only on my horses but my friends horses as well. This gel is definitely worth its weight in gold. I love it! My old barrel horse started to get arthritis and so far using draw it out we haven’t seen it getting any worse and he’s still going strong!

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