When and How To Use Liniment on Horses

Learn about some common applications for liniment, a liquid suspension of herbal extracts that penetrates the soft tissues of the skin.
a woman demonstrates how to use liniment on horses with her palomino mare in a barn aisle

Liniment is a suspension of herbal extracts in a liquid base. An effective liniment penetrates the soft tissues of the skin, which causes the body to open pores and capillaries. This in turn increases blood flow in the muscles underneath. Here are some common applications for liniment:

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