Bye-Bye “Mom” Bod
Three years and 2 amazing sons later and with no future plans for any additional children, it’s time to reclaim my body! This also means…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Saying Goodbye to my Heart Horse
I never believed in heart horses until I met Haven. The moment I met her; it felt like our hearts connected, and I finally understood what…
Winter Poop Patrol
I’m one of those nutty boarders who actually LIKES cleaning manure. Not stalls so much, more paddocks and pasture, which probably suits man…
Peek in my Tack Trunk: Adriana F.
I don’t own a true tack trunk although growing up I always admired the ones in the tack room at the barn. Now, I have a few tack tubs. I…
SMARTer Riding Goals for 2021
You may have heard that goals are supposed to be SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-bound Well in riding we may not have…
SmartPak Holiday Traditions
From the SmartPak family to yours, we hope you’ve had a great holiday season! Our team gathered their favorite memories and photos from thi…
Winters Without an Indoor
I have lived in Massachusetts my entire life and I wouldn’t change a thing about that! Well maybe one thing, if I could change the weather…
SmartPak Recipe: Peppermint Pony Pop-Tarts
It is that time of the holiday season again when everything pumpkin spice is tossed to the side and peppermint makes its way front and cent…
My So-Called Equestrian Mom Life
I remember when I first found out I was pregnant. I was flooded with feelings of excitement, love, and anticipation. These feelings were…
Peek in My Grooming Tote: SmartPaker Emily
Grooming is one of my favorite things to do at the barn. In addition to quality bonding time with your horse, there is nothing as satisfyin…
The Everyday Horse World Hero
Sometimes it takes a village, sometimes it’s a single person, and often, it’s both! For most of us with the “horsey bug,” it’s not easy to…
SmartPak Recipe: No-Sugar Pumpkin Pet Treats
So this past weekend I had a little extra time on my hands and was feeling festive, so I decided to do some seasonal baking. Like any norma…
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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…
SmartPak Equine Valentines
Chestnuts are red, ribbons are blue, Happy Valentine’s Dayfrom SmartPak to you! From all of us here at SmartPak, we’re wishing you a Happy…
Sweat With SmartPak – Episode Three
Welcome back to SmartPak’s Equestrian Exercise mini-series, where SmartPakers Caitlin and Tori demonstrate helpful tips and tricks on worko…
