SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
De-stress Yourself for a Calm Horse
Your horse instantly picks up on your attitude and his behavior probably reflects it. Here are seven ways you can de-stress before and duri…
Events
SmartPak Celebrates Earth Day
Happy Earth Day everyone! At SmartPak, we’re always looking for ways to provide innovative and convenient solutions while doing our best to…
Team SmartPak
A Tribute to Team SmartPak Rider Amy Tryon
Farewell and kick-on Amy…you were a fantastic partner and friend to those of us at SmartPak for many years. All of our hearts are heavy tod…
Funny
Stuff Riders Say, Episode 1
At SmartPak, we have a saying — “we get you because we are you.” We’ve got riders of every age, from every discipline, from all across the…
Funny
Stuff No Rider Says
We’re back, with a twist! This time we’ve put together some things you *never* hear around the barn. We hope you like it! If you’ve got thi…
Funny
Stuff Riders Say, Episode 2
Episode 2 is chock full of fun new quotes from the riders here in the SmartPak office, as well as our 175,000+ Facebook fans. We hope you…
Basic Health Care
Does a Bale of Hay a Day Keep the Vet Away?
How much hay should one feed a Morgan/Friesian horse? He is 15.2 hands in height and weighs about 1250 pounds. I have been giving him some…
Nutrition
Transitioning from Pasture: What are the Risks?
I have just moved my horse from Missouri to Oklahoma. He is going from full time, lush pasture that received a great deal of rain to turn…
Ask the Vet - Canine
When Does My Dog Need Senior Food?
When should I switch my adult dog to senior food and which senior food is the best? I’m especially concerned about the different protein…
Ask the Vet - Canine
Ask the Vet: Is Horse Dewormer Safe for Dogs?
Hello, I was told by a Jack Russell Terrier breeder that it would be ok to give my Jack Russel Terrier Liqui-Care P. for worms. I know this…
Ask the Vet - Canine
Ask the Vet: Are Horse Treats Safe for Dogs?
I’ve noticed that a couple of barn dogs like to eat HoofSnax or FlaxSnax if they are left within reach. I’ve wondered if the biotin in the…
Diseases & Conditions
Ask the Vet: Too much protein for an older horse with Cushing’s?
I am writing for advice on my 26-year-old Arabian gelding. His body score condition is currently about a six. He has Cushing’s (receiving 1…