Summer on the Road: How to Protect Your Horse's Tendons During Show Season

Summer on the Road: How to Protect Your Horse's Tendons During Show Season

Summer show season puts your horse's body to the test. Long travel days, back-to-back shows, hotter weather, and different footing can quickly add up–especially for tendons and ligaments that are already working hard. Protecting soft tissue health during this busy season is key to keeping your horse sound, strong, and performing at their best.

Good Practices for Summer Tendon Care

  • Cold Therapy After Work: Apply ice boots or cold hose legs after competition or schooling to reduce inflammation and promote recovery.
  • Wrap Legs During Travel: Use standing wraps or shipping boots to minimize risk of accidental leg catching and support circulation during long hauls.
  • Hydration & Recovery Time: Keep horses well-hydrated and allow enough downtime between classes and travel days to let tissues recover.
  • Monitor Surfaces: Hard or uneven footing increases impact on tendons. When possible, ride on better footing and avoid overworking.

Where Tendonall Fits In

Even with the best practices, daily support from the inside out makes a difference. Tendonall provides targeted soft tissue support during peak show season.

The retinol-based formula stimulates collagen production to strengthen tendon fibers, reduces inflammation from repetitive stress, and aids in post-work recovery to prevent micro-tears from becoming more severe injuries.

When used daily, Tendonall helps your horse stay sound throughout their summer show season.

This summer, give your horse every advantage, from icing and wrapping to proactive tendon support. A successful season starts with soundness. 

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