“Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake … I shake it off, I shake it off.” Okay, so maybe that’s not quite what’s going on with headshaking in horses. Find out what really seems to be the issue: (more…)
We all know our horses can pull some … creative tricks when it’s time for the farrier. But what if horses were people? In this classic video from SmartPak, Sara and Sarah imagine just that. (more…)
“At the end of the day, SmartPak gets us because, in a way, they are us… They also want the best for their horses, and to have the privilege to spend as much time with them as possible.” Find out what makes SmartPak the company it is. (more…)
Shedding season is in full swing. So any products to help move that along are a-okay by us. Here’s one such product that not only is great to help promote shedding, but also has benefits all year long. Check out Betty’s Best StripHair® Gentle Groomer™ Original For Horses. (more…)
Foal season continues… which means it’s time for even more broodmare comedy in the second part of this “If Horses Were People” video from SmartPak. Sara and Sarah continue to imagine what life would be like if broodmares were people. (more…)
It’s foal season. You know what that means: broodmare attitude from here until the foal pops out. Fortunately, those grumpy incubators have provided plenty of fodder for this classic “If Horses Were People” video. (more…)
Spring means a lot of things: longer days, warmer temperatures, more riding time… but it also means yearly wellness exams and spring shots. It can be a lot to keep track of. Here is how one rider keeps track of her yearly wellness requirements. (more…)
March is Women’s History Month and in order to celebrate, our good friends at SmartPak are using this month as an opportunity to celebrate some of the incredible women whose stories inspire them. (more…)
As winter begins to woah, equestrians everywhere begin thinking about riding season. This is especially true for those with no indoor and particularly rough winters. Learn how one equestrian gets her horses ready for spring. (more…)
Winter is still here, but spring is coming (the onset of my horses’ shedding is proof!). Get ready for riding season by getting your horses back into shape and refreshing their skills. Here are some tips from our good friends at SmartPak: (more…)
Perhaps the better question is why not use ColiCare? Colic is one of the worst fears of every horse owner, but ColiCare offers some peace of mind — and up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Learn more: (more…)
According to Punxsutawney Phil, winter is still here for another five-and-something weeks. What better way to celebrate than with part two of the blanketing edition of “If Horses Were People?” (more…)
“In the first seven months of owning Leira, she colicked five times… Between each colic episode, we frantically tried to find answers and solutions.” Hailey Sinon shares her experience with a chronic colicker and how SmartDigest Ultra has helped. (more…)
Winter is here, and what better way to celebrate than with this classic “If Horses Were People” episode, where SmartPakers Sarah and Sara wondering what life would be like if horses were people?! (more…)
We know what to do to keep ourselves warm and toasty throughout the winter months, but what about our horses? What can we do to help them? Take a look at these tips from Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Medical Director and Staff Veterinarian. (more…)
We just can’t get enough of hearing what everyone’s goals are for the coming year. That’s why today we are sharing the goals set forth by our good friends at SmartPak. Let’s crush 2022! (more…)
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Most of our horses get pampered much more than we do — and Duncan is no different. Check out this spa treatment he receives and let us know what you do to pamper your horse. (more…)
SmartPak’s “Stuff Riders Say” video series always hits the proverbial nail on the head. This one probably will hit close to home for those of us who may have unwrapped some… unique gifts from time to time. (more…)
Winter often brings about a number of undesirables — cold weather, mud, snow, rain… the inability to ride our horses as often as we’d like. But while we’re pining for more temperate weather, we can settle in with a good book. Take a look at these recommendations. (more…)
