The Protocol: How to Prepare Your Horse Before, During, and After a Competition
At Miraclay, we believe performance is never separate from well-being.
That’s why we promote a simple, effective, and consistent protocol to support your horse during the most important moments of its sporting activity.
1. BEFORE THE COMPETITION: Preparation and Prevention
“Performance begins hours before entering the arena.”
Goals:
- Activate muscles
- Protect tendons and joints
- Relax the horse to avoid stress from transport or a new environment
Practical Tips:
- Thorough cleaning: Use a gentle shampoo like Miraclean to remove residues and make the coat shine.
- Warming or stimulating clay (e.g., Clay Thermo or clay with camphor): Apply to muscles and tendons before the event.
- Detangler like Equiderm for a perfect mane and tail.
2. DURING THE COMPETITION: Support and Control
“In competition, every detail matters: focus, temperature, hydration”
Goals:
- Maintain physical efficiency
- Control heat stress
- Monitor tendons and muscles between rounds
Practical Tips:
- Cool down after each round: water + Argistrong, ready-to-use clay.
- Light stretching and walking between sessions.
- Continuous visual checks for swelling or fatigue.
3. AFTER THE COMPETITION: Recovery and Regeneration
“The real work begins when the adrenaline fades.”
Goals:
- Promote fluid drainage
- Relieve muscle stress
- Restore the horse to an optimal resting state
Practical Tips:
- Apply Clay Power Arnica or Argistrong Clay Poultice on legs and back for a soothing, cooling effect.
- Cold wraps + clay for swelling.
- Final grooming + care: brushing and bathing to end the day with respect.
Consistency: The Key to Every Protocol
It’s not enough to apply a product “when needed.”
The strength of a true protocol lies in consistency and logic across every phase. Only then can your horse perform at its best—physically and mentally—at every competition.
With Miraclay, Every Phase Has the Right Product
- Miraclean Shampoo – Gentle cleansing, zero stress for the skin
- Argistrong – Ready-to-use clay, perfect for everyday care
- Clay Power Arnica – Post-competition relief for tired muscles
- Clay Thermo – Pre-competition activator for sport horses
- Equiderm Detangler – Functional and aesthetic care
Horse well-being is not a luxury. It’s a responsibility.
Following a protocol means respecting the horse as an athlete.
It means believing that the best performance comes when the horse is calm, prepared, and cared for.
With Miraclay, you choose quality, consistency, and respect.
Day after day. Competition after competition.
Available now in the best tack shops and riding centers.
Contact us to receive the full protocol in PDF.
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