Funny
Stuff Riders Say, Episode 1
At SmartPak, we have a saying — “we get you because we are you.” We’ve got riders of every age, from every discipline, from all across the…
Funny
Stuff No Rider Says
We’re back, with a twist! This time we’ve put together some things you *never* hear around the barn. We hope you like it! If you’ve got thi…
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…