Enzo's Pellet Preference: A Cosequin® Story
My horse Enzo is notoriously picky. He also gets a fair amount of powdered supplements. I’ve got a good routine down for his quirks after 7…
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Maximum Support (from Cosequin) for Max!
Finding the right joint supplement can be hard, especially with so many currently on the market. When I decided to put my now 14-year-old…
New Season, New Struggles
Each changing season brings a new slew of health and wellness concerns for horse owners, and my senior Thoroughbred is no exception! With…
SmartPak Recipe: Homemade Valentine’s Day Horse Hearts
I absolutely adore my horse Finley, but sadly I don’t know his actual birth date, and his Gotcha Day (October 1st) always seems to fly by…
Waco in a Winter Wonderland
Winter in New England as an equestrian can be a lot of fun, the bugs are gone back to the underworld, there is no more oppressive heat and…
New Year, New Goals
2021 brought a lot of challenges and changes for many of us, so for 2022 SmartPakers are starting off on the right hoof (or paw) with new…
Duncan’s Therapy Routine (aka “The Full Franchi”)
My horse, Duncan, works extremely hard for me, so I make it my number one priority to do everything I can to keep him feeling great for man…
Books To Read This Winter
As we experience our first cold snaps of the year, I consider how 2020 and now 2021 have been a little different than most years (to say…
An Ode to SmartTherapy
Alternatively Titled: People Ask ‘Isn’t It Too Much?’ But I’m Like, ‘It’ll Never Be Enough’ Some people collect saddle pads, bits, or halte…
Winterizing & Organizing Tips - Prepare the Barn for Winter
Get your barn organized for winter by running through your horse checklist with these helpful tips to make life easier through the cold season.
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…
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.
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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…
