SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
SmartPaker Erika’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats
Summer is coming to an end and the smell of pumpkin spice is starting to fill the air. Fall is my favorite time of year when pumpkin spice…
News & Events
Riding is for Everybody and Every Body 2021
The SmartPak Team had the distinct joy of bringing in real riders (and SmartPak customers!) to our studio to rock some of our products (bot…
Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
How a Helmet Saved Silva Martin
When Team SmartPak Rider Silva Martin saddles up, it’s always with a helmet. Silva’s riding career has taken her from Germany all across…
ColiCare Success Stories
Meet Phyllis H. and Harry
ALL PHOTOS BY ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY Harry (AQHA registered name ‘Jeepie Dun It) is a reining and working cow horse with NRHA earnings,…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Trail Riding Tenacity - Tips on Confident Horse Trail Riding
Read how one SmartPaker conquered her fears of trail riding with her horse and tips to help you calm your nerves and become confident on the wooded trails.
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Handling Pre-Hunter Pace Jitters
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Nine: SmartPaker Alissa’s top tips and #1 product for successful Hunter Paces. Even though hunter paces are more…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Riding With Nerves (not around them)
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Eight: SmartPaker Sophie owns the nerves (and the show ring!) Do you get nervous when you show? I’ll start off…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Wisdom from a Wimpy Eventer
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Seven: SmartPaker Jess’ healthy respect for the sport. As a middle-aged low-level mediocre “Eventer,” I feel a…
Ask the Vet
Deworming FAQs & ColiCare
SmartPak’s commitment to Healthy Horses and Happy Riders led us to develop ColiCare, our $15,000 colic surgery reimbursement program. One…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Creating Checklists and Finding Family
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Six: SmartPaker Gena checks “no worries” off her to-do list before shows. A competitive equestrian and show day…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Breathing Breaks and Organization
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Five: How SmartPaker Viviane finds success down centerline. When I showed in Germany in my teenage years, I reme…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Overthinking Under Saddle
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Three: How SmartPaker Ellen conquers overthinking in clinics. Riding is hands-down, my absolute favorite activit…