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Why Knowing Where Horse Care Products Are Made Matters | Draw It Out®
Why Knowing Where Horse Care Products Are Made Matters | Draw It Out®
January 18, 2025
Jon Conklin

Why Knowing Where Horse Care Products Are Made Matters | Draw It Out®

Where your horse care products are made matters. At Draw It Out®, we proudly craft...
Show-Safe Liniment Checklist: Label Reading for Riders
Show safe liniment checklist label reading ingredient awareness and rider responsibility
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January 12, 2025
Jon Conklin

Show-Safe Liniment Checklist: Label Reading for Riders

A practical checklist for reading liniment labels before competition, including ingredient awareness, rule review, product...
Peg Zimmerman and Arnold: A Bond Built on Care and Comfort with Draw It Out®
Peg Zimmerman and Arnold: A Bond Built on Care and Comfort with Draw It Out®
January 1, 2025
GemPages

Peg Zimmerman and Arnold: A Bond Built on Care and Comfort with Draw It Out®

For Peg Zimmerman, riding isn’t just a pastime—it’s a partnership. Her 18-year-old quarter horse, Arnold,...
Don’t Haul Without It: Your Rodeo Road Kit Starts with Draw It Out®
Don’t Haul Without It: Your Rodeo Road Kit Starts with Draw It Out®
January 1, 2025
Jon Conklin

Don’t Haul Without It: Your Rodeo Road Kit Starts with Draw It Out®

Fuel, hay, wraps, buckets… You’ve got a list. But if Draw It Out® isn’t in...
Barn Emergency Kit Checklist: Practical Supplies for Horse Owners
Barn emergency kit checklist horse owners contacts wound care hoof tools and storage
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December 1, 2024
Jon Conklin

Barn Emergency Kit Checklist: Practical Supplies for Horse Owners

A practical barn emergency kit checklist for horse owners, including contact information, wound-care supplies, hoof...
Manuka Honey and Silver in Equine Skin Care: Label Context
Manuka honey and silver in equine skin care label context skin checks and routine fit
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November 3, 2024
Jon Conklin

Manuka Honey and Silver in Equine Skin Care: Label Context

A practical equine skin-care guide to Manuka honey and silver ingredients, including label reading, product...
DIY Horse Scratch Paste: With ShowBarn Secret® Powder Coat
DIY Horse Scratch Paste: With ShowBarn Secret® Powder Coat
October 24, 2024
GemPages

DIY Horse Scratch Paste: With ShowBarn Secret® Powder Coat

Scratches and skin irritations can be a real hassle for horse owners, but with this...
EQUINE | DEFENDER™ Horse Care Products: What Riders Should Know
EQUINE DEFENDER horse care products overview and product fit guide
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August 22, 2024
Jon Conklin

EQUINE | DEFENDER™ Horse Care Products: What Riders Should Know

A practical overview of EQUINE | DEFENDER™ horse care products, including product fit, use expectations,...
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Ask the Expert: Jon Conklin

Jon Conklin, Founder of Draw It Out® Horse Health Care Solutions

Founder Jon Conklin answers real riders’ questions about recovery, show prep, and natural performance care. If you’ve got one for him, send it in — it might show up right here next month.

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What makes Draw It Out® different from other liniments?

We’re show-safe, sensation-free, and naturally-derived. No menthol, alcohol, or burn — just deep relief built to perform. I made it because I was tired of seeing good horses react to harsh ingredients. Every batch has to pass one test: would I use it on my own horse?

Can I use Draw It Out® right before a show or event?

Absolutely. That’s what it’s made for. There’s no tingle, scent, or banned substance risk — so you can apply it before, during, or after competition without worrying about irritation or compliance issues.

How often should I apply the gel for best results?

Use it daily for maintenance and after heavy work or hauling for recovery. Massage a thin layer directly into legs or sore areas — no need to rinse. The gel absorbs fast and leaves zero residue under wraps or boots.

Is it safe for sensitive-skinned horses?

Yes — that’s one of our core values. Draw It Out® is free from menthol, witch hazel, dyes, and alcohol, so even the most sensitive horses get the relief they need without reaction or drying.

What’s next for Draw It Out®?

We’re always developing better ways to care for horses — from advanced recovery tools to new naturally-derived topicals. But we’ll never sacrifice our roots: show-safe, sensation-free relief for real riders.

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