Your horse has worked hard. They've done a great workout and now they deserve some equine TLC. Just like us, after exercise horses can experience muscle fatigue, tightness and pain. Just like you, they can enjoy the benefits of some topical muscle care which is fast and easy to apply after riding your horse.
The Inspiration for our Equine Muscle Care Range
We're huge believers in equine bodyworkers and physios and the work they do to help our horses feel great. We hire them for our personal horses and we love hearing stories from our horse loving customers about their bodyworkers caring for their horses; and using Eco Horse muscle care products on the horses.
All our muscle relief products for horses are made alongside a Professional and Qualified Equine Massage Therapy Practitioner.
To create our muscle relief range for horses we spoke with equine bodyworkers about the products they wanted to use and the ingredients they felt would most benefit horses who were working hard, or had been injured and needed some extra care. Adding this to our own in-depth research we came up with two core products, which you might see in your bodyworker's kit next time they come to massage your horse. Bless them, if they don't have them on hand, you can let them use yours. 😉
Muscle Relief for Horses Designed to be applied by Horse Owners
You do not need to be a qualified equine bodyworker for your horse to benefit from our muscle relief range! These are so simple to apply a child can do it - and many do. Just spray right on or pump and rub in. Really there is no way to get it wrong, but we're happy to go into detail about how you can give your horse the best post ride care for comfort and good health. See our guide on how to massage your horse at the end of this article.
Muscle Mag Recovery Spray for horses
Magnesium can help calm your horses muscles and speed up recovery. Ideal for horses that work hard, Muscle Mag Recovery Spray is designed to help ease tight, tired muscles after exercise, competition, or long days on the go by providing anti-inflammatory and healing relief to support faster recovery post-work.
What benefits were we targeting by creating a magnesium spray for horses?
- Muscle Relaxation: Magnesium acts as a natural antagonist to calcium at the cellular level; while calcium triggers muscle contraction, magnesium signals the fibers to release and unwind.
- Nervous System Calming: Magnesium helps regulate nerve-ending sensitivity, which can reduce the overstimulated, achy sensation that follows intense exercise.
- Massage Benefits: Applying a Magnesium spray to your horse involves physical massage, which aids soft-tissue release.
- With that famous magnesium 'tingle' Muscle Mag provides a cooling, refreshing feel on application.
How to use our Magnesium spray for horses:
- Shake bottle extremely well before use to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
- The adjustable nozzle allowing you to use a wider fine mist spray or a more precise stream.
- Easy application - just spray on, rub in, and you're done.
Rider Reviews for our Magnesium Spray for Horses:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Muscle Mag Recovery Spray is like the Rider Rub in spray form. It works incredibly fast on people as well as horses. One squeeze of the spray covers quite a large area of the horse and is easy to rub across any sore or stiff muscles, both equine and rider. This spray is a must have in every first aid box and grooming kit." - Nicky
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Another fabulous product! I use this after a lesson, hard session or competition, definitely a must have in my grooming kit and will be used heaps at NISS next week. Really easy application and covers a large area, my boy loved his massage with it the other day!" - Kenzie
Lavender Arnica Cream for horses
Botanical soothing comfort for your horse's muscles and joints, perfect for horses after rides, training, or any strenuous activity. This gentle arnica cream for horses can aid in soothing aches, easing stiffness and calming tired muscles, leaving a light lavender scent for a relaxing pampering experience.
- Arnica supports muscle recovery and eases minor soreness
- Lavender calms skin and senses
- Gentle enough for daily use and absorbs quickly
Exercised muscles get tired and sore. Arnica cream is known for reducing reported pain in human athletes, making it perfect for your horse's post-exercise recovery and for easing stiff joints or sore muscles. This arnica cream works well for horses with sensitive skin and it's safe to use daily for everyday soothing care.
How to use our arnica cream for horses:
- Pump into your hand and apply to your horse anywhere you feel they may be achy or sore.
- Ideal for muscles and joints, either for maintenance care, post-workout, bruises or old injury areas.
- Rub into the area and use the opportunity to give the horse quick a massage.
Rider Reviews for our Arnica Cream for Horses:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing! Soo good my horse loves it!" - Indie
Refreshing Muscle Rinse for horses
Give your hardworking horse a boost with this convenient no-rinse wash. Designed to help soothe tired and stressed muscles after exercise while leaving the coat feeling fresh, soft and beautifully shiny, all you need to do is let the goodness soak in help relax your horse. This muscle rinse for horses contains Peppermint and Eucalyptus Essential Oils for muscle soothing as well as ingredients to keep their coats healthy and shiny.
So easy to use:
- Add a couple of squirts to a bucket of water
- Sponge over your horse then scrape off excess
- Give the rinse a gentle rub in.
Rider Reviews for our Muscle Rinse for Horses:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing Stuff. I got a big bottle of this, as coming in to the upcoming season and even for those days where the horses work a bit harder it will be nice to give their muscles some relief. My horse felt so relaxed after her first rinse down with it, she was sleepy! She does love a good pamper session but this did seem to really relax her after a good ride. I would love to buy this in 1L bottles haha as I think it may be a very popular post ride pamper." - Maria Elizabeth
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A lovely addition to our after-riding routine. I love using Eco Horse Muscle Rinse on Ted after our rides! It's a lovely, refreshing way to finish off a workout, especially after he's been working hard. It's easy to use and has become a great addition to our grooming and aftercare routine. Another fantastic product from Eco Horse that I'd happily recommend!" 🐴❤️ - Rachael
Hot tips for Horse Massage
Take the chance to do some massage on your horses muscles when you spray on the magnesium rub or apply the arnica cream post-workout. Here's how to massage your horse safely and effectively.
Use moderate pressure and follow the pattern of their hair, or rub more gently directly across the hair pattern in regular strokes.
Your horse will tell you how much is good. If they pin an ear or flinch or show a worried eye, reassure them and ease off your pressure slightly - if they lean into your hand, add pressure.
Work on the big muscles (shoulders, hindquarters, neck) then experiment and find your horse's ouchy areas. Sometimes the horse's upper foreleg or girth area, the poll, hamstrings, or in front of the wither are especially sore and your horse will be extra grateful for a good massage.
If in doubt, simply use your normal brush and groom your horse for longer than usual. Countless bodyworkers have said horse owners today do not brush their horses enough and that conscientious brushing is the safest, most effective way for horse owners to massage their horses with zero risk.
Magnesium Rub for Riders
We didn't forget you! A stable of the Eco Horse collection this rider rub has a fan following among those who know! You can apply after your post-ride shower and enjoy that tingle that lets you know the product has enough magnesium in it to really have an effect on horse rider aches and strains!
Rider Reviews for our Magnesium Rider Rub:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sometimes I do very long hours in very challenging conditions. I get leg cramps, aches and muscle pain that wakes me in the night. Not with this!" - Anna
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rider rub This body butter is amazing for any ache and pain. I usually use voltaren cream but its not a patch on this Ecohorse riders rub. Its spearmint smell makes it so pleasant to wear at any time. I actually thinks it helps with falling asleep too. Love this product!" - Kirsten
Ready to elevate your horse's post ride routine?
Shop the Muscle Relief Range for Horses here.
Safety Note: If your horse's skin is sensitive, patch test our products before first use. For external use only, avoid face and eye area. Do not use on broken skin and if symptoms persist consult your Veterinarian.
