10/21/2026
Here’s your reminder to TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES!
Preventative maintenance is what helps prevent injuries.. if your horse is being ridden, it deserves the care after.
- Poultice (pictured) is my favorite go to. Benefits? • Draws out heat and inflammation in soft tissues and joints.
• Reduces swelling.
• Helps release tension in ligaments post ride.
• Relives sore muscles.
It’s ALSO a benefit for hooves!
• Softens hoof wall and soles.
• Eases pressure and can draw out abscesses.
- Liniment, which is similar to poultice and my second go to.
Benefits? • Pain and soreness relief in ligaments and joints.
• Improves circulation/blood flow.
• Some have cooling OR warming formulas!
Cooling; “Cooling formulas (like alcohol or menthol-based options) draw out heat and soothe acute swelling.”
Warming; “Warming formulas act as counterirritants to loosen chronic stiffness and relax tight tendons or back muscles.”
- Stretches, EXTREMELY important.
Benefits? •Better Flexibility.
•Increase range of motion.
• Faster recovery through boosted blood flow.
• Injury Preventative.
There’s MULTIPLE stretches to do, which is best discussed with a body worker (message therapist or Chiro) to see what would be best for your horse. I’ve got multiple stretches for all of my horses that I do before and after rides so we get benefits pre and post rides.
It’s super important to keep up on basic care, especially if your horse is under heavy load. Not only to prevent injury, but to keep your horse feeling comfortable!
