I Don’t Ride My Horse
At SmartPak, we are well known for being an office full of riders. We go to the barn after work together, talk about the latest color of…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
You Know You Own a Thoroughbred When…
I am the very proud owner of an oh so handsome Thoroughbred gelding. His name is Samurai (he will also answer to Sam, Sammy, Samwise the…
Birthdays are Made for Cake: A Horse-Friendly Recipe
Recently, my horse Riker celebrated his 23rd birthday. Now I have to admit, in the nearly 20 years I’ve owned him, I’ve never made a huge…
A Day in the Life of a Dressage Show Scribe
“Needs steadier connection” = 6.5 “Straight on center line, square and secure halt” = 8.0 “Could have better bend and balance” = 7.0 With…
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…
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,…
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The Best Weekend All Year: SmartPak at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
SmartPak shares highlights from the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The recap includes top finishes by sponsored riders Boyd Martin, Jennie Brannigan, and Allison Springer, insights from SmartPak's staff veterinarian Dr. Liz Schatz, and takeaways from the company’s renewed focus on equine health and wellness. Learn how SmartPak engaged with horse owners, barn professionals, and the broader equestrian community during this premier 5-star eventing competition.
We Asked, You Answered: Grooming Tools
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: 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…
