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SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 3 Ways To Keep Your Barn Fly-Free
We won’t lie. Fly season is rough. But there are things you can do to keep your barn fly free and minimize your equine pals’ irritation with the pesky insects. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Three Reasons Your Horse Colics
As horse owners, colic is one of our worst nightmares. The causes vary and horses often present differently depending on their age and temperament. The resolution can range from minimal intervention to major surgery. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: The Search for ‘Home’
We all know that finding the right barn is imperative for our horse’s well-being (and our sanity). Here is what one horse owner learned from her search for the barn that felt most like home. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Bugs Be Gone Giveaway, Week 2
The second week of the Bugs Be Gone giveaway is here! This week you can enter for your chance to win a a fly control bundle from Farnam.
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Bugs Be Gone Giveaway, Week 1
It’s back! The Bugs Be Gone giveaway. This week you can enter for your chance to win a WeatherBeeta Comfitec Hexi Shield Fly Sheet. Don’t miss your chance to win!
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Spring Conditioning
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get those horses in shape. What’s the best way to bring your horse back to condition after a winter off? Here are five of the top answers from our friends at SmartPak. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Foal Health 101
How much do you know about foal health? How much can a healthy mare impact a healthy foal? When do you wean a foal? HOW do you wean a foal? Our friends at SmartPak tried to answer these questions (and a lot more!) in their Foal Health 101 video. Check it out! (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Nutrition for Pregnant Mares
It’s mare-crush Monday! We love keeping our mares in their best condition — this is especially true if they’re carrying a foal. A healthy foal starts with a healthy mare. Read more about how to ensure you’re giving your pregnant mare everything she needs: (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: A Year in the Life a Healthy Hoof
When you’re unhappy with your horse’s hooves, seeing improvement is an exercise in patience. Realistically, it can take a full year to see complete change. These photos can show what changes to expect over the course of a year as you move your horse toward healthier hooves. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Salt vs. Electrolytes
Which does your horse need? When it comes to choosing salt or electrolytes, it is important to sweat the details. (Pun very much intended!) Read on for more: (more…)
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats
This DIY recipe is brought to you by SmartPak. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: When to Blanket
Whether or not to blanket a horse can be a hot-button topic among equestrians. However, the answer isn’t as simple as whether or not its a good idea. There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to determining when or if you blanket your horse. Read on for more: (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 3 Valentine’s Day Sets That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat
It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, Horse Nation. What better way to celebrate the holiday (?) than with some matchy-match sets that will make your heart skip a beat? Knowing that tack and riding apparel are what our readers really want, we’ve got these suggestions for you: (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 3 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
For some horses and horse owners, it can be easy to write off medical problems as “just the way the horse is.” However, in many instances, these behaviors are medical warning signs. Here are three signs you shouldn’t ignore: (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 23 Things You Can Do To Change Your Horse’s Life Right Now
We know you love your horses … and we know that you’d do anything to make their lives better. The good news is there are a number of easy ways to improve your horse’s life RIGHT NOW. Check out these tips: (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Materials & Purposes of Western Bits and How They Work in Your Horse’s Mouth
There are so many choices when it comes to bits — from materials to mouthpieces to shape … the list goes on. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Types & Parts of Western Horse Bits
Choosing a bit can be a daunting task for many riders, but the more you know, the easier it is to make the best decision for you and your horse. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Winter Horse Care
Hot chocolate, mittens and roaring fires keep us warm on cold winter nights. But what about horses? What can you do to help them through the bitter cold, driving wind and icy snow?
SmartPak Christmas Morning(ish) Feed
Merry Christmas from all of us at Horse Nation, and our friends at SmartPak! Have yourself a merry little Christmas laugh with this classic “Stuff Riders Say… On Christmas.”
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: 15 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Your Barn Buddies
With the holidays sneaking up on us with surprising speed, the gift-giving season is here! So make sure you have some great stocking-stuffer ideas for your barn family. (more…)
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Chiropractic Care For Your Horse
How often does your horse get Equine Chiropractic Care? How often SHOULD horses get Equine Chiropractic Care? Read more about the benefits of chiropractic care for your horse and how to know if your horse needs it here:
