Recovery-Ready Hydration for Horses | IceBath + Hydrolyte by Draw It Out®

Recovery: Hydration + Icebath | Simple Post-Ride Routine with Hydro-Lyte® | Draw It Out®
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Recovery: Hydration + Icebath (Hydro-Lyte®)

Rehydrate, cool, recover. This is the barn-easy post-ride sequence: water first, Hydro-Lyte® by the label, then a safe icebath/cold-therapy cycle for legs. Print it and run it.

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Hydrate Electrolyte Icebath Quick Checks

Be your horse’s hero. We’ll help you do it.

Step 1

Hydrate First

  • Walk down; remove tack; offer fresh, clean water immediately.
  • Keep a second bucket nearby for any mixes—plain water is always available.
  • Note eagerness to drink and refill before moving to cold therapy.

Consistency beats heroics—small wins, every ride.

Step 2

Electrolyte Replenish

  • Mix Hydro-Lyte® with GastroCell® per label.
  • Use after sweat-heavy work, heat/humidity, or on travel days.
  • Re-offer plain water—side-by-side buckets encourage intake.
Step 3

Icebath / Cold Therapy (Legs)

  1. Prep: Clean legs; ensure intact skin. Choose ice boots/cold packs or a cold-water leg bath/tub.
  2. Cycle: Run 10–20 minutes total (one or two short cycles). Monitor comfort; avoid direct ice on skin.
  3. Finish: Remove cold source; towel off excess water; allow legs to normalize. If wrapping afterward, use clean, dry gear and even tension.

Pro tip: Cold therapy pairs well with the Recovery Loop post-ride sequence.

Quick Checks

Hydration & Comfort

  • Skin tent: Neck skin should spring back quickly.
  • Gums: Pink, moist; capillary refill ≈ 2 seconds.
  • Urine: Pale straw is typical; darker → monitor.
  • Legs: Recheck for heat/fill 20–30 min later.

Red flags? Call your veterinarian.

Safety first: This routine supports comfort—it's not a medical treatment. Avoid cold therapy on open skin; monitor time and temperature; follow your veterinarian’s guidance for injuries.

FAQ

Should I hydrate before or after cold therapy?

Hydrate first, right after the cool-down, so drinking starts immediately; then run your cold-therapy cycle. Re-offer water/mix again 20–30 minutes later.

Icebath or ice boots—what’s easier at shows?

Most barns prefer ice boots/cold packs for convenience and clean-up. Cold-water hosing or a leg tub can work well if water access is easy.

How strong should the electrolyte mix be?

Use the product label as your baseline and consult your veterinarian or trainer for workload and weather adjustments. Always keep plain water available.

Hydrate simple. Ice smart. Recover steady.

Make recovery automatic: water → Hydro-Lyte® → cold therapy → recheck. Small, repeatable wins add up.

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