Funny
Stuff Riders Say, Episode 2
Episode 2 is chock full of fun new quotes from the riders here in the SmartPak office, as well as our 175,000+ Facebook fans. We hope you…
Basic Health Care
Does a Bale of Hay a Day Keep the Vet Away?
How much hay should one feed a Morgan/Friesian horse? He is 15.2 hands in height and weighs about 1250 pounds. I have been giving him some…
Nutrition
Transitioning from Pasture: What are the Risks?
I have just moved my horse from Missouri to Oklahoma. He is going from full time, lush pasture that received a great deal of rain to turn…
Ask the Vet - Canine
When Does My Dog Need Senior Food?
When should I switch my adult dog to senior food and which senior food is the best? I’m especially concerned about the different protein…
Ask the Vet - Canine
Ask the Vet: Is Horse Dewormer Safe for Dogs?
Hello, I was told by a Jack Russell Terrier breeder that it would be ok to give my Jack Russel Terrier Liqui-Care P. for worms. I know this…
Ask the Vet - Canine
Ask the Vet: Are Horse Treats Safe for Dogs?
I’ve noticed that a couple of barn dogs like to eat HoofSnax or FlaxSnax if they are left within reach. I’ve wondered if the biotin in the…
Diseases & Conditions
Ask the Vet: Too much protein for an older horse with Cushing’s?
I am writing for advice on my 26-year-old Arabian gelding. His body score condition is currently about a six. He has Cushing’s (receiving 1…
Nutrition
What is the Real Answer to Sweet Feeds?
What is the real answer to sweet feeds? Does it make horses “hot”? Read more › [https://blog.smartpakequine.com/2011/05/what-is-the-real-a…
SmartPak Features
Making the Cover: Behind the Scenes with SmartPak
Our photo shoots remind me a lot of horse show days. Early mornings, long days, tight schedules, plenty of surprises, and an absolute labor…
Equine Health
3 Warning Signs You Might Be Missing
Grouchy, spooky or overweight isn’t necessarily “just the way your horse is.” These warning signs could indicate an underlying health probl…
Equine Health
Q & A on Hilton Herbs Easy Mare
How is Easy Mare formulated specifically for mares, and what types of “mare personalities” tend to benefit the most? Also, is it only for…
Nutrition
Supplement for Pregnant Mare
I would like to know if Mare Plus is dangerous to feed to a mare newly pregnant. It expired in July 08, is in SmartPaks, and has been kept…