From Co-op to Boarding Barn
Transitioning from a co-op barn where I took care of my own horse to a boarding facility was a necessity, but not one I was really looking…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
A Day in the Life of an Eventer
“You’re an eventer?! You must be crazy?!” is usually the first comment I hear when I tell other riders that this is my sport of choice. In…
How to Train Your Equine-Turned-Dragon: A Stall Rest Saga
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimburse…
Summer Fun! Swimming with Horses
So what do you think of the title of my blog? Does it make you instantly go into a panic? Or maybe gets you totally excited? Where does it…
Wearing a helmet saved my life!
Some days are just another day at the barn. Some days and experiences can change your life. Here is my story, and the reason I’ll never rid…
Moving up – How I knew we were ready
In every equestrian sport there are various levels of competition, and a goal for many riders is moving up to the next level. In Eventing,…
Thanks, Mom! Love, SmartPak
Mom has been our chauffeur, our #1 cheerleader, our groom, our mentor, our bank teller, and, most of all, our best friend. So this Mother’s…
Getting a horse back in shape for spring
Now that the snow and ice have melted, it’s time to think about getting the horses fit for the upcoming show season. Here in New England,…
A Horse For Christmas
As any horse-crazy child can attest, the greatest Christmas gift one could ever receive is an equine friend. In this blog, several SmartPak…
Horsey Halloween Costumes
Halloween is fast approaching (seriously, where has the year gone?!) and I don’t know about you, but I still don’t have my costume figured…
Becoming an Equine Sports Massage Therapist
As I entered my senior year at Cazenovia College, I was presented with many opportunities to research and discover my true passion – altern…
Finding Her Oasis: One rider’s journey from short stirrup kid to A-circuit trainer
As a hunter/jumper rider, SmartPaker Susan has admired Kristy (McCormack) Herrera’s approach to training horses and their riders. As Direct…
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We Asked, You Answered: Spring Conditioning
SmartPak asked 'what's the best way to bring a horse back into riding after winter'. Here's what our community had to say!
We Asked, You Answered: Winter Must-Haves
SmartPak asked what your must-haves are at the barn in the winter, here's what you had to say!
Pony-Approved Charcuterie
One of my favorite trends is fancy charcuterie boards. However, sunny days and summertime finds me spending lots of hours at the barn over…
SmartPak Equine Valentines
Chestnuts are red, ribbons are blue, Happy Valentine’s Dayfrom SmartPak to you! From all of us here at SmartPak, we’re wishing you a Happy…
Sweat With SmartPak – Episode Three
Welcome back to SmartPak’s Equestrian Exercise mini-series, where SmartPakers Caitlin and Tori demonstrate helpful tips and tricks on worko…
