11/15/2025
Did you know?
When mares come into heat, their hormone levels—especially estrogen and prostaglandins—shift dramatically. These hormonal changes can increase uterine tone and overall muscular sensitivity. This can lead to a sudden increase in muscle tension, particularly in the lumbar and hind-end areas. Increased prostaglandin activity can also heighten inflammation and make muscle fibers more prone to spasms or cramping, which is why some mares feel extra stiff or uncomfortable during a heavy cycle.
This mare is on day 6 of a pretty rough heat cycle, and today she felt especially tight through her glutes and hamstrings. So before our ride, I gave her a good spray-down with Genie In A Bottle to help increase circulation, ease tension, and support more comfortable movement.
After our ride, I sprayed Genie In A Bottle again and applied Middle Man on top to really draw out inflammation and help those muscle fibers release and relax.
Heat cycles can seem like a tricky setback when you are training or competing. Supporting mares through their hormonal ups and downs makes a huge difference in their comfort and performance.
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