Muscle Recovery
Muscle Recovery Supplements
We offer a wide selection of supplements for muscle recovery in horses. These products support recovery after training and promote supple muscles. Ideal for sport horses, horses in heavy training, or during recovery periods. Our supplements often contain vitamin E, selenium, and antioxidants, as well as special formulas against muscle acidification.
Advice from a specialist
Would you like to know which supplement best suits your horse's recovery needs? Contact our specialist for personal advice.
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Muscle recovery in horses: support recovery
After intensive training or competitions, horses need time and the right nutrients to recover their muscles. During strenuous exertion, waste products like lactic acid build up in the muscles, which can lead to stiffness, reduced performance, and in some cases muscle soreness or acidification. Muscle recovery supplements help the body to recover faster and keep the muscles supple.
We have a wide range of supplements that contribute to muscle recovery and ensure supple and loose muscles. When your horse is trained, small tears always occur in the muscles; these 'tears' stimulate the muscles to recover, and during recovery, overcompensation takes place, making a muscle stronger. It is important to provide your horse with the right nutrients so that the muscles can recover quickly.
Additionally, waste products are released during training. When these waste products accumulate and are not removed, it causes stiff, rigid, and sensitive muscles. By providing your horse with the right nutrients, these waste products can be removed faster, making them feel more supple.
Why use muscle recovery supplements?
Muscle recovery supplements support:
- Accelerated muscle recovery after intensive training or competition
- Removal of waste products such as lactic acid
- Protection of muscle cells against oxidative stress with antioxidants
- Improvement of endurance and performance
Key ingredients in muscle recovery supplements
- Vitamin E and selenium – powerful antioxidants that protect muscle cells from damage.
- Electrolytes – support hydration and mineral balance for optimal recovery.
- Buffers against acidification – such as sodium bicarbonate to neutralize lactic acid in the muscles.
- Amino acids – aid in the building and repair of muscle tissue.
Our range of muscle recovery products
Supplements that ensure rapid removal of waste products contain, among other things, antioxidants, which neutralize released free radicals. Vitamin E combined with selenium has an antioxidant effect, making it common in supplements for muscle stiffness.
Additionally, we also have specific supplements for when your horse's muscles are truly acidified or to delay the point of acidification during training. TRM Nautracid and Neutradex contain ingredients that slow down the formation of lactic acid and directly neutralize released lactic acid.
If you want to know if your horse is truly becoming acidified during training, it is possible to draw blood immediately after training in consultation with your veterinarian to measure whether lactic acid has formed and to what extent it is present.
At Dochorse, you will find a wide selection of top brands such as TRM, Synovium, NAF, and Cavalor. Whether you opt for antioxidants, a product against muscle acidification, or a complete recovery formula, we always have a suitable supplement for your horse.
Need advice?
Would you like to know which product is most suitable for your horse's muscle recovery? Contact our specialist for personal advice.
Why is muscle recovery important for horses?
During training or competitions, small tears occur in your horse's muscle tissue. This is a normal process that leads to muscle growth, provided the horse has enough time and nutrients to recover. Insufficient recovery can lead to stiffness, muscle soreness, reduced performance, and even injuries. Proper muscle recovery prevents these problems from accumulating and ensures lasting strength and suppleness.How do muscle recovery supplements work?
Muscle recovery supplements provide nutrients that support the recovery process and help to remove waste products, such as lactic acid, more quickly. Antioxidants like vitamin E and selenium protect muscle cells from oxidative stress, while electrolytes help restore the hydration and mineral balance. Some products contain buffers like sodium bicarbonate that counteract muscle acidification, or amino acids needed for building new muscle tissue.When should I give a muscle recovery supplement?
The best time to give a muscle recovery supplement is immediately after heavy training, a competition, or exertion. This is when the muscles are most receptive to nutrients. For horses that train intensively or are recovering from an injury, daily use can help maintain muscles in optimal condition.What are the key ingredients to look for?
Vitamin E and selenium – protect muscle cells and promote recovery.
Amino acids – support muscle tissue building and repair.
Electrolytes – replenish essential minerals lost through sweat.
Buffers – such as sodium bicarbonate to combat muscle acidification.
Are muscle recovery supplements safe for long-term use?
Yes, provided they are of good quality and administered according to the recommended dosage. For competition horses, check the FEI doping list to ensure an ingredient is not prohibited. Supplements containing antioxidants, amino acids, and electrolytes are generally safe for long-term use.