5 must-have products for the day after a show 🥇

The competition weekend is over.
The lorry is packed away, the rugs are washed… and most importantly, it's time to take care of your horse after all that effort 🥰

Because a good post-competition return is the key to heading into the next week with confidence, we've put together our OHLALA routine: 5 favourite products to help your horse recover, relax and feel their best.

🔥 Goal: support muscle recovery, protect the limbs, maintain the hooves and keep your horse comfortable — physically and mentally.

 

1️⃣ Clay: the essential for limbs

After exercise, tendons and joints take the strain. A clay poultice is a simple yet highly effective step to support limb recovery and reduce swelling 😉

👉 A ready-to-use clay is applied directly to a clean, dry leg in a thick layer to cover the hair.

How to use it?

• apply to the entire leg

• leave to air dry or under stable bandages

• leave on overnight

• rinse the next day from bottom to top to boost circulation

Why we love it:

• simple gesture

• cooling sensation

• easy recovery routine to put in place

 

Discover all our clays 👈 

 

2️⃣ Relaxing massage to ease the back

Transport, warm-up, courses… the back works hard during a competition. A few minutes of massage helps to release muscle tension and improve your horse's suppleness.

How to do it?

• apply to the back

• massage slowly for 5 minutes

• focus on tense areas

💡 It's the perfect Sunday evening step to start the week feeling more supple.

 

Discover all our relaxing balms and gels 👈 

 

You can also discover all our massage accessories:

• Massage pad in heated or non-heated version 🔥
• Massage brushes and gloves ✨
• LED Horseware or Ice Vibe boots
• And much more 🤩

 

3️⃣ Frog care: preventing moisture

Temporary stabling, rain, muddy ground… hooves take a real beating at competitions 😅

A targeted frog treatment helps to:

• cleanse

• limit bacterial growth

• strengthen weakened hooves

👉 Apply to a clean hoof, ideally a few days after returning home.

Why it matters:
A horse that is comfortable in his hooves recovers better and works better.

Find all our hoof care products for your horses in this collection 😉

 

4️⃣ Mash: supporting internal recovery

Recovery isn't only visible on the outside.

Mash is ideal for:

• support digestion

• encourage hydration

• stimulate appetite after a stressful weekend

Many horses eat less at competitions: offering a mash on return helps to ease back into a calm routine.

👉 Give on Sunday evening or the following day.

 

5️⃣ Taking care of your tack

After an intense competition weekend, your horse isn't the only one that needs some attention — your riding equipment deserves a little love too 🥰

Saddle pads, ear bonnets, rugs, boots and bridles accumulate dust, sweat and mud — regular care is essential to preserve their durability and comfort.

To keep your equipment in perfect condition, start with a good rug clean: a good brush with a rug brush and the hardest part is already done! 

Then check your girths, bridles and boots for any signs of wear and to remove any sand.

For boots and synthetic leather, we have everything you need to make them look like new: Boot and synthetic leather care

For leather care, here's a blog article with all our tips and advice 👉 read the article

It's a small ritual that makes a big difference, both for your equipment and for your peace of mind.

 

🧡 The OHLALA post-competition routine

A good post-competition return isn't complicated.
It's a series of small, consistent steps:

✔ relieved limbs
✔ relaxed back
✔ well-maintained hooves
✔ supported internal recovery
✔clean tack

It's what allows you to prevent rather than repair.

And above all, it's a moment of connection with your horse after an intense weekend.

 

✨ Key takeaways

Taking care of your horse after a competition is an investment in:

• his sporting longevity

• his comfort

• your progress

Your routine doesn't need to be long — just consistent 😉