Give Your Horse
The Winning Edge
Fortigo is the patented topical carnosine gel trusted by competitors across cutting, barrel racing, racing and campdrafting — supporting explosive power and faster recovery, with results detectable in as little as 60 minutes.
Every discipline. Every horse.
From cutting to racing to gentle companions, Fortigo supports carnosine levels across every type of equine athlete.
It also supports horses travelling long distances to competitions. Try the LactiGo Challenge for yourself: next time you're on a long haul, take a rest stop and apply LactiGo to your own legs — you'll feel the difference in that travel stiffness immediately. Horses that feel better perform better, and so do riders.
Why oral supplements fall short
Horses are already among nature's highest carnosine producers — their Type II (fast-twitch) fibres depend on it for explosive power. The problem was never the horse. It's getting more carnosine to where it's needed.
Fortigo uses the same patented transdermal delivery technology as LactiGo — protected by 51 patents worldwide — to carry carnosine through the skin and directly into equine muscle tissue, bypassing digestion entirely.
Equine carnosine — finally delivered
Horses are naturally high-carnosine athletes. Their Type II (fast-twitch) muscle fibres contain some of the highest carnosine concentrations of any species — it's fundamental to their explosive performance capacity.
Fortigo delivers additional carnosine directly to equine muscle tissue via the same patented topical delivery technology used in LactiGo for humans. Formulated specifically for equine skin and physiology, Fortigo contains no prohibited substances and is FEI and USEF compliant.
How Fortigo works
Massage a thin layer onto clean, clipped, thin-skinned areas as directed on the label.
The patented topical gel carries carnosine straight through the skin barrier.
Carnosine reaches equine muscle tissue directly — no digestion required.
Elevated muscle carnosine is detectable within 60 minutes of application.
Not all equine topicals are equal
| Feature | Fortigo | Traditional Liniments | Generic Topicals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contains carnosine | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Science-backed formulation | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| FEI / USEF compliant | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
| Independently tested | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Fast-acting (under 60 min) | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| Patent-protected | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
The science behind Fortigo
The same rigorous research base that underpins LactiGo applies to Fortigo. Click any card to read the full study details.
Published in Comparative Exercise Physiology. Confirms carnosine's role in equine pH buffering and validates topical delivery in horses.
Placebo-controlled trial with world-class rugby sevens athletes. The same patented topical gel technology used in both LactiGo and Fortigo.
Research with elite professional football players linked elevated carnosine with superior sprint performance and reduced fatigue across match simulations.
What competitors say
"I made the Champions and Champions final at Warwick but had badly hurt my lower back doing so. Debbie was able to release some of my pain and get me back in the saddle for my last run of the week."
Debra works with competitive equine athletes and their riders — combining remedial massage, LactiGo for humans, and Fortigo for horses to support both horse and rider performance.