Is it ever too hot to ride? In this episode, we discuss how temperature, humidity, fitness level, and workload all influence heat stress risk. Learn how to make informed decisions, recognize warning signs, and adjust your riding plans to help keep your horse safe and comfortable during summer.

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.

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.

Electrolytes play a critical role in hydration, recovery, and performance during the summer months. In this episode, we explain what electrolytes are, how horses lose them, when supplementation may be appropriate, and how to create a hydration plan that supports your horse through training, travel, and competition.

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!

Sun exposure can impact more than your horse's comfort. In this episode, we discuss UV protection for horses, including which horses are most at risk, how UV exposure can affect skin and eye health, and practical ways to help protect your horse throughout the summer months.

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.

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

Not all horses handle summer heat the same way. In this episode, we explore how horses cool themselves through sweating, what happens when that system isn't working properly, and how owners can recognize signs of heat stress and anhidrosis. Learn practical management strategies to help keep horses comfortable, healthy, and performing their best during hot weather.