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For over 25 years, Sore No-More (SNM) has been a trusted source of relief for our equine athletes. The demands of showing, training, and travel can lead to soreness, tiredness, and inflammation. Breaking this cycle can be difficult. Our SNM formulas are specifically designed to provide targeted relief, and our Performance Ultra line is the only liniment with university-led clinical research. 

All Natural Ingredients 

From the very beginning, SNM was developed using strict standards for quality and efficacy. Our herbs are carefully chosen, extracted, and monitored for purity and strength. We don’t use commercial extracts or watered-down tinctures. No harsh chemicals or irritating herbs such as menthol or capsaicin are used in our formula.  

Our unique ingredients and proprietary formulation safely target inflammation without the burning and discomfort of traditional liniments.  

Arnica acts to soothe muscle aches and reduce inflammation.  

Rosemary is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants.  

Witch Hazel soothes redness, irritation, and pruritis.  

Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.  

Comfrey provides anti-inflammatory support. 

Not Just a Liniment 

Each preparation of our research-proven SNM Performance Ultra contains the same powerful but gentle natural formula. Our Gelotion offers a thicker consistency for targeted relief in areas that may present a challenge for liniment application. SNM Performance Ultra Gelotion provides focused penetration and relief to sore muscles, tendons, and ligaments. 

And in addition to these benefits, our Gelotion has an additional feature — it shows you the most sore and inflamed spots on your horse. When applied, the Gelotion will start to foam where there is heat, helping you identify and target problem areas. This property has given our Gelotion the nickname “Dr. Sore No-More.”  

Made from bentonite, the same clay used in human facial masks, SNM Performance Ultra Poultice offers your horse another option for proven relief. This easy-to-apply and easy-to-remove poultice is one of the few medicated poultices on the market and can be used under bandages and wraps, or on its own, with no worry of burning or irritation. It can even be used as a hoof pack or drawing agent for abscesses, infections, and bruises.

The Research 

SNM Performance Ultra is formulated for clinical strength relief for horses in strenuous work. In 2021, Performance Ultra was chosen for a research study regarding the impact of a topical liniment on back pain in a group of riding horses at Truman State University in Missouri.  

The study involved 18 horses in the university riding program confirmed through veterinary exam to have lower back pain. A combination of pressure algometry and thermography was used to support the presence and location of pain and inflammation. 

SNM Performance Ultra was then applied to areas along the lower back based on these findings. Over a 30-day period all horses continued with their regular exercise schedules in addition to a short period of controlled exercise. Thermography and pressure algometry were used to assess pain scores. 

Horses in the treatment group had a statistically significant decrease in pain score from the beginning to the end of the trial. Thermal imaging also demonstrated a significant impact on temperature readings both at the time of the trial as well as after exercise and application of Performance Ultra. Near the end of the 30 days, horses in the treatment group had a lower average temperature. 

In summary, not only was a decrease in pain scores seen in treated horses, but a correlation to a decrease in temperature as an indicator of inflammation. 

Our research was published in Equine Veterinary Education¹ in 2023 and you can find access to a summary of our research at this link: Research Summary.

Research-Backed Relief 

This show season, reach for the only researched liniment formula available, SNM Performance Ultra. Trusted by professional equestrian athletes, therapists, trainers, and veterinarians for over 25 years, SNM provides potent relief, targeting inflammation at the source with its proprietary blend of all-natural herbs.  

Interested in learning more? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our Solution Specialists at (866)791-3344 or by Online Chat. We are committed to providing you and your horse with Solutions Not Just Supplements. 

¹Equine Vet Educ. 2023;35:e499–e506