The ride begins long before the first stride. Prehabilitation with Draw It Out® is about preparing muscles, joints, and skin to perform — not react. Built for real riders, this routine helps prevent stiffness, support recovery, and keep your horse ride-ready every day.
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Prehabilitation—or “pre-hab”—is proactive care for your horse’s body before injury or surgery ever happens. In the same way athletes train to stay ahead of breakdowns, equine prehabilitation builds strength, balance, and flexibility long before recovery is needed.
Prehabilitation means conditioning the horse’s muscles, joints, and mind to reduce the risk of injury and speed recovery if it does occur. It’s about working smarter, not harder: building core stability, joint mobility, and muscular endurance so your horse performs better and recovers faster.
Start by identifying asymmetries, soreness, or restricted motion. A vet or equine physiotherapist can evaluate gait, posture, and soft tissue condition to establish a baseline.
Introduce dynamic stretches, pole work, and gentle lateral exercises. The goal: keep the spine, shoulders, and hips moving freely to improve circulation and reduce stiffness.
Incorporate hill work, backing, and core activation drills. Stability builds through slow, deliberate exercises rather than intensity—form over force.
Alternate terrain, vary transitions, and work on proprioception (body awareness). This trains the nervous system and prevents compensatory movement patterns.
Conditioning develops aerobic and muscular stamina. Controlled progressive loading builds the durability your horse needs to perform at peak level without overstraining.
Start with small, consistent efforts. Five minutes of balance or mobility work before rides can improve long-term soundness. Follow training sessions with cooldown stretches and non-tingle topical care to maintain elasticity and comfort.
Explore Draw It Out® Liniment CollectionPrehabilitation is proactive—done before injury or surgery. Rehabilitation is reactive—focused on recovery afterward. Together, they form a full-spectrum approach to equine care.
Absolutely. Senior horses benefit from gentle mobility and stability work to preserve range of motion, circulation, and quality of life.
Three to five sessions per week is ideal for most horses, adjusting intensity based on age, workload, and recovery response.
Topical liniments, restorative gels, and daily care solutions like MasterMudd™ EquiBrace and Draw It Out® 16oz High Potency Gel help maintain muscle comfort and joint mobility during conditioning.
Prehabilitation is proactive horse care—the foundation for every strong performance and successful recovery. When paired with consistent conditioning, nutrition, and trusted products, it’s how you elevate every ride.
Every great performance starts with preparation. This three-step routine primes, protects, and restores — keeping your horse moving freely and feeling their best.
Apply Draw It Out® High Potency Gel before the ride to support circulation and loosen soft tissue without heat or tingle.
Use MasterMudd™ EquiBrace on joints or muscles needing extra attention. Arnica and botanicals help maintain comfort and mobility through training and competition.
Apply EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape after work to reinforce support and aid recovery between sessions — breathable, flexible, and show-safe.
Prep. Protect. Perform.
Build strength and mobility before soreness strikes with the Draw It Out® Prehabilitation Products Bundle — modern performance, proven calm.
Sensation-free formula delivering deep relief and enhanced circulation before and after every ride. Non-greasy, show-safe, and barn-tough.
Powerful arnica-based topical designed to support healthy joints and muscles. Perfect for pre-performance prep and post-workout recovery.
Enhanced proprietary adhesive supports tendons and ligaments without restricting movement. Designed for comfort, stability, and recovery between rides.
Natural liqui-gel salve to restore skin integrity and resilience. Ideal for small scrapes, rubs, or skin irritation that can hinder consistent training.
Prehabilitation means preparing muscles, joints, and soft tissue *before* stress or soreness begins. With Draw It Out®, riders build a consistent routine that supports performance, recovery, and long-term soundness.
Daily use is ideal — especially before and after work. Light application of the High Potency Gel and targeted MasterMudd™ support can be used pre-ride without concern for residue or show restrictions.
Yes. All Draw It Out® products are show-safe, non-tingling, and free from prohibited ingredients. They can be used on show day without withdrawal or cooling delays.
Absolutely. Topical prehabilitation pairs well with stretching, massage, chiropractic, and joint supplement protocols to maximize overall recovery and mobility.
Begin with the Draw It Out® 16 oz High Potency Gel once daily after light work. Then add MasterMudd™ for focused joint support and EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape for extra stability as you build your routine.
Prehabilitation isn’t an emergency fix — it’s a mindset. The earlier you start, the longer your horse stays sound, supple, and ready to perform.
True performance isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about preparing smarter. With Draw It Out®, prehabilitation becomes a daily ritual of care, trust, and calm strength. Support your horse before, during, and after every ride — because prevention is the ultimate power move.
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It stays on the legs longer and can be used on cuts and bumps
Appreciate that, Sandra! Our gel was made to stay put and do its job—whether it’s on legs after a hard ride or a few pesky bumps that need some care. Thanks for trusting Draw It Out® to keep your horse feeling their best.
