The care you provide in the minutes after a competition can make a meaningful difference in your horse's comfort, recovery, and long-term soundness. From a proper cool-down walk to checking for injuries, icing legs, supporting muscles, and caring for hooves, every step plays a role in helping your equine partner recover. What is one recovery step you never skip after a class or competition? #theplaidhorse #horsecare #horseshow #horsemanship #horserecovery #equinehealth #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #horsebackriding #showhorse #hunterjumper #dressage #eventing #equinesoundness #horsehealth #equinewellness #barnlife #horseowner #ridereducation #equineeducation