Western Performance Horses are built for precision, speed, and grit. Whether they're powering through a sliding stop, turning on a dime around a barrel, or holding a cow with intensity, every move places a serious load on their tendons and ligaments.
Behind the strength and control you see in the arena is a soft tissue structural system working overtime. Keeping tendons healthy and resilient means fewer injuries, faster recovery, and more time doing what they love to do.
What Puts Western Horses at Risk for Soft Tissue Injuries?
Western disciplines require explosive power and quick, repetitive movements that can strain tendons. Common risk factors include:
- Sudden stops and turns
- Hard, compact ground
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Deep footing
- Frequent hauling and showing
- Tight schedules with limited recovery time
These factors can lead to microtears, inflammation, or more serious issues like superficial digital flexor tendon strains and suspensory ligament injuries.
Everyday Practices to Protect Their Tendons
- Cold therapy after training or competition
- Leg wrapping during travel
- Regular rest days
- Monitoring footing
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Routine check-ins with your vet
How Tendonall Supports Western Performance Horses
Even with perfect care, your horse's tendons are under pressure, and Tendonall offers daily, science-backed support from the inside out. Tendonall is formulated to stimulate collagen production to strengthen tendon fibers, reduce inflammation from repetitive stress, and support faster healing and healthier soft tissue regeneration.
Your horse gives you everything in the arena. Make sure you're giving them the support they need outside of it.
Supporting Tendon Health in Western Performance Horses
Western Performance Horses are built for precision, speed, and grit. Whether they're powering through a sliding stop, turning on a dime around a barrel, or holding a cow with intensity, every move places a serious load on their tendons and ligaments.
Behind the strength and control you see in the arena is a soft tissue structural system working overtime. Keeping tendons healthy and resilient means fewer injuries, faster recovery, and more time doing what they love to do.
What Puts Western Horses at Risk for Soft Tissue Injuries?
Western disciplines require explosive power and quick, repetitive movements that can strain tendons. Common risk factors include:
These factors can lead to microtears, inflammation, or more serious issues like superficial digital flexor tendon strains and suspensory ligament injuries.
Everyday Practices to Protect Their Tendons
How Tendonall Supports Western Performance Horses
Even with perfect care, your horse's tendons are under pressure, and Tendonall offers daily, science-backed support from the inside out. Tendonall is formulated to stimulate collagen production to strengthen tendon fibers, reduce inflammation from repetitive stress, and support faster healing and healthier soft tissue regeneration.
Your horse gives you everything in the arena. Make sure you're giving them the support they need outside of it.