Colic can range from a mild, short-lived episode to a life-threatening emergency requiring surgery. In this Horse HealthCast collection, we explore what colic is, common types and risk factors, what to do if your horse shows signs of colic, when surgery may be necessary, and what owners can expect before and after surgery. We’ll also discuss ColiCare and how having a plan in place can provide peace of mind when the unexpected happens.

Ever wish you could take a sneak peek inside our horses’ SmartPaks? Now you can! Check out the supplements SmartPaker Ian loves for Georgie, the mare he adores.

Olympic eventer and Team SmartPak rider Boyd Martin shares the emotional story behind Luke 140's colic surgery recovery. He explains how SmartPak's ColiCare helped provide peace of mind on a challenging Christmas Eve during one of the most stressful and terrifying moments of his career.

Listen to all four-parts of our Beat the Heat series: Sweating & Anhidrosis, UV Protection, Electrolytes, and Too Hot To Ride. Learn about the practical, science-backed strategies that can help your horse stay healthy all summer long.

Our SmartPak and Chewy teams spent the day volunteering at New England Equine Rescue in Massachusetts, helping improve turnout shelters, clean the facility, and meet the horses, donkeys, and mules whose lives have been changed through rescue. It was a rewarding reminder of the power of the horse community and giving back to the animals we all love.

Easy homemade horse popsicles using simple fruits, vegetables, and water. A fun, enriching way to encourage hydration and activity on hot summer days!

Follow SmartPaker Kit's step-by-step guide with an easy braid-and-bandage routine to help protect horses' tails from breakage while still allowing them to swish away insects.

Ever wish you could take a sneak peek inside our horses’ SmartPaks? Now you can! Check out the supplements SmartPaker Jess loves for Max, the OTTB she adores.

SmartPaker Danielle's 7-step summertime routine includes hosing, sweat scraping, shade, airflow, fly protection, and hydration tips to help her horses stay comfortable during the hottest days of the year. Plus, see which products have become go-to favorites around her barn!

Every trail ride brings something new, and sometimes that "something" is a spooky surprise. SmartPaker Gina shares how patience, calm leadership, and allowing her horse time to process unfamiliar situations have built trust and confidence on trail rides.