20/03/2026
DID YOU KNOW that the energy and physical demand of 1 hour of travel, is equivalent to 20 minutes of trot on the lunge?
Think of this - have you ever tried balancing on something? Now imagine that something was moving all the time....
When your horse is in a float, trailer or truck, they're not just standing there, they are working hard to balance themselves with core engagement and stability, and constantly readjusting as the trailer moves.
Travel can also increase their stress levels, increase dehydration and put strain on the gut - all things that we want to reduce and avoid if we're wanting them to perform when they get to their destination!
❓what can you do?
🅰️Create a recovery plan around their travel, just like you would with a training session. You can offer a serving of Equi-Restore before travel and on arrival to help with this - it is one of the things we've designed it for because it:
✅ Can encourage them to take in water and give them electrolytes before and after
✅ Supports a faster recovery
✅ Provides support for muscles to reduce muscle fatigue with BCAAs
✅ Gives them carefully balanced energy to replenish what they're using while they're on the float or truck
✅ Super fibres help to keep the gut functioning and healthy
✅ Probiotics support gut health during times of stress
✅ Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories support recovery and health
If you're travelling over long distances (something many of us are familiar with) you can even offer Equi-Restore when you stop for breaks.
Equi-Restore is now available in 5kg tubs too - perfect for travelling 🩷
