Cooling, Recovery, and Leg Care for Sport Horses – Why TRM STAYSOUND Matters

Showjumping and dressage horses put enormous strain on their limbs through repeated loading, quick direction changes, collected movements, and powerful thrust. Even when training surfaces are good and management is excellent, the accumulation of heat and inflammation in the lower limbs is a natural consequence of athletic work.

When this heat is left unmanaged, it can contribute to soreness, stiffness, swelling, and risk of overuse injury. For horses in consistent work, leg recovery is not just post-competition care, but a daily management priority that helps maintain performance, soundness, and longevity.

Why Cooling the Legs Matters

After intense effort, the soft tissues in the lower legs hold heat. Over time, this heat contributes to:

• Swelling around tendons and ligaments
• Uneven stocking up
• Loss of range of motion
• Tenderness after work
• Reduced stride length or elasticity

Dressage horses that do collected work, lateral movements, and school regularly also experience prolonged loading of flexor tendon systems.

Showjumping horses absorb heavy concussion with every landing, especially those jumping multiple rounds a week.

Cooling helps manage this workload safely, supporting horses to stay supple, willing, and comfortable.

A Smarter Way to Support Legs After Work

Clay poultices remain one of the most trusted ways to reduce heat and tighten tissues after work. Their natural cooling action draws out heat gradually without shocking the tissues, while easing soreness and supporting recovery.

TRM STAYSOUND is designed specifically for this purpose — a ready-to-use cooling leg clay with a fast, effective action to:

• Cool hot, tired legs
• Soothe inflammation
• Tighten soft tissues
• Lower the risk of post-work swelling

Its smooth, easy-spread texture makes it convenient for everyday use, not just competition days.

Safe, Practical, and Competition-Friendly

One of the best features of STAYSOUND is its safe, non-irritating formula, which can be applied even over minor cuts and abrasions without stinging.

Other practical advantages include:

• Ready to use straight from the tub
• No bandages required for routine application
• Safe for long-term daily use during training periods
• Can be applied right up to competition day

For riders managing high-workload horses, this makes post-exercise care simpler, faster, and more consistent.

Natural Thyme Oil for Added Comfort

STAYSOUND contains natural Thyme Oil, known for its soothing, cleansing, and mild astringent properties. In horses, it supports:

• Enhanced cooling
• Tissue tightening
• Odour control and skin comfort

This gives the clay a dual-action benefit — cooling and mild supportive care for the skin and soft tissues.

How Riders Use It in Daily Management

Many showjumping and dressage riders use STAYSOUND as part of their regular post-work routine, particularly during:

• Intense schooling weeks
• Warm weather cycles when swelling is more common
• Preparation phases before competition
• Periods when the horse is working more collected or jumping higher

Because it requires no wrapping, it is easier to apply on busy training days, making consistent recovery care possible even in hectic Indian stable environments.

Why It Matters for Performance Horses in India

Indian climate — heat, humidity, inconsistent surfaces, and frequent schooling — adds additional stress to the limbs.

Regular cooling and tightening support:

• Elasticity in movement
• Better stride quality
• Comfort during training
• Reduced stiffness the next day

This translates directly into better performance in the arena — whether you’re asking for extension, pirouette, shoulder-in, or a confident, balanced jump.

The Takeaway

Good leg care is not a luxury — it is essential injury prevention in sport horses. Supporting tendons and ligaments with consistent cooling helps horses stay comfortable, sound, and willing, even through demanding work cycles.

TRM STAYSOUND offers a simple, effective, competition-safe way to cool, soothe, and tighten the legs after work — without bandaging, mess, or complicated preparation.

For showjumping and dressage riders looking to elevate their horse’s recovery routine, it’s a tool worth having in the tack room all year round.