Show-Day Prep Guide for Riders | FEI-Safe Horse Care by Draw It Out®

 

 

 

Barn‑Ready Guide (Educational Only)

Show Day Prep Guide

Keep the chaos out of your aisle. This is your calm, fast, show‑safe routine—from T‑24 hours to post‑class. Cool & scrape, thin gel, safe wraps, and a 15–30 minute recheck. Red flags? Call your veterinarian.

Pre/Post‑Ride Care Show‑Safe? HISA Compliance Recovery Loop Wrap Method
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Your Show‑Day Timeline

T‑24 Hours: Set the Table

  • Confirm ride times, haul plan, and papers/entries
  • Wash & dry pads, boots, quilts; pack spares
  • Top off the First‑Aid Kit
  • Check saddle/pad fit and girth comfort

Morning Of: Quick Scan

  • Symmetry/heat/digital pulse check (both sides)
  • If warm: short cool & SCRAPE cycles
  • If intact skin: THIN layer of 16oz Gel to targets → allow absorption before gear
  • Broad coverage? RTU Spray

T‑90 → T‑30: Polish & Plan

Ringside: Quiet Aisle Mode

  • Final tack check: girth, boots, bridle integrity
  • Fly & environment plan (follow show rules)
  • Hydration & breathing—keep it calm and routine

Between Classes: Smart Reset

  • Hand‑walk; cool & SCRAPE short passes
  • Hot spot? Consider CryoSpray® (follow rules)
  • Top up shine & tidiness as allowed

Post‑Class: Recover Like a Pro

  • IceBath™ RTU with hose/sponge + scrape
  • THIN gel on intact skin → absorb → optional standing wraps with even tension (~50% overlap)
  • Set a 15–30 minute recheck for heat/tension/slip

Heat + pain, strong/bounding digital pulse, one‑leg swelling, wounds, fever, non‑weight‑bearing — call your veterinarian.

Show‑Day Packing List (Saves to This Device)

Horse Care & Recovery

Grooming & Presentation

Tack & Docs

Travel & Barn Ops

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Ringside Routine (15‑Minute Loop)

Before You Enter

  1. Walk straight & circle both ways (eyes on stride & attitude)
  2. Final tack/boot check; bridle integrity
  3. Quick dust‑off; tidy mane/tail (Detangler & Shine)
  4. Review pattern/course with trainer—one cue that matters

After You Exit

  1. Cool & SCRAPE short passes; let fresh cold hit the leg
  2. THIN layer of 16oz Gel on intact skin → allow absorption
  3. Optional standing wraps (even tension; ~50% overlap); set a 15–30 minute recheck

Heat + pain, strong pulse, one‑leg swelling, wounds, fever, or lameness — stand down and call your veterinarian.

Grooming Fastlane (Photo‑Ready, Ring‑Legal)

Shine & Skin Health

Mane & Tail

  • Detangler & Shine for quick knots & flyaways
  • Brush from the ends up; minimal breakage; tidy band/braid rules

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Compliance: Keep It Clean

Show‑Safe by Design

  • Draw It Out® is sensation‑free, odorless, colorless—built for quiet aisles
  • Always verify current rules for your class/association
  • Is Draw It Out® Show‑Safe?

Know the Rulebook

  • Check substance policies and tack rules ahead of time
  • HISA Compliance (verify latest)
  • When in doubt—ask the steward before you walk in

Educational content. Not a medical device or veterinary advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult your veterinarian for medical concerns and follow current show rules.

FAQ

Pre‑ride liniment—good idea?

Yes, if your horse does well with it. Apply a thin layer on intact skin and let hair go dry‑to‑touch before tack. Avoid high‑friction zones until absorbed. Test at home.

How long should I cool after classes?

Use short cool & SCRAPE passes totaling 10–20 minutes. Scraping between passes lets fresh cold contact the leg. Direct ice on skin is not advised unless your veterinarian instructs.

Can I wrap while trailering home?

Only on intact skin, after full absorption, with even tension and smooth quilts—and only if your horse hauls well in wraps. Recheck at the 15–30 minute window before you load.

What are the “stop and call” red flags?

Heat + pain, strong/bounding digital pulse, pronounced one‑leg swelling, wounds/punctures, fever, non‑weight‑bearing, or rapid worsening—call your veterinarian.