SmartPak Gives Back 2024: Our Support for Horse Shows, Banquets, and Events

Posted on: December 21, 2024 by SmartPak

When people think "SmartPak" they probably think about our convenient feeding system or our innovative SmartSupplements that are Guaranteed to Work, and we love that! But our teams believe in more than just providing top-quality equine health and wellness products— we believe in creating a lasting impact within our equestrian communities. This year, we’re proud to have donated over $16,000 worth of products, gift cards, and more to over 90 events and facilities across 36 states. These events range from local horse shows, to educational clinics and lectures, and even charity fundraisers and auctions, all of which bring incredible value to our fellow riders in their communities, and we're proud to be a small part of their successes!

“Your sponsorship enabled us to offer lunch for all registered riders, provide essential amenities like bottled water and horse care facilities, plus award prizes to our top-performing teams. These elements significantly contributed to making our event enjoyable and rewarding for participants.”
- Lowcountry Hunter Pace

Riders and Professional Amelia Newcomb at the IDEA Amelia Newcomb Symposium

Delivering Joy and Support

The numbers tell a powerful story:

$16,000 in donations: Providing monetary donations, prizes, and gift cards.
90+ events: Local show series, educational lectures and clinics, and charity fundraisers and auctions.
36 states: From coast to coast, we’ve reached communities across the country.

Local Communities at the Heart

Our local facilities are more than just barns and stables— they're a haven for riders to come together as a community. The people behind our local barns and events work tirelessly, ensuring horses are cared for, events are organized, and riders and participants are happy and fulfilled (no small feat!). Yet, the resources to put on these engaging events and activities are often difficult to come by when regular horse care or activities have to be prioritized. Barn owners and show facilities make the right choices when they purchase quality hay over event prizes, and that's where we come in! By supplying gift cards and other products, our goal is to alleviate some of the financial strain on these facilities when their events would benefit from more than just the exceptional horse care and education they're already providing.

"We had over 100 riders, plus their families, out to experience a full weekend of fun! Our riders range from 3 years old to infinity, and SmartPak’s generosity allowed us to offer something for everybody and even award out to 11th place in each division. Thank you for your support!" - Tri County Riders

Join Us in Supporting Local Events

As the year comes to a close, we’re reminded of the profound impact we can have when we work together. It's with your help and support that our local farms and facilities are able to continue to provide incredible events to the riders they serve, and we hope to continue to see that (and see it grow!) in the next year.

"Your partnership with the Schuyler Equine Conference helped to enrich our event by providing more weight and legitimacy to our event while also showing that SmartPak truly cares about our community on a more intimate level. With the support of our partners and sponsors, such as SmartPak, we were able to create opportunities for people to connect, share experiences, and forge lasting memories through learning."
- Schuyler Equine Conference

Riders at the Tri County Firecracker Frenzy Event

Whether it’s through donations, submitting requests, or simply spreading the word, every action counts. Together, we can make an even greater impact in the years to come. If you have other ideas for who we could support we want to hear from you! Please go to the form below and fill it out with our thanks.

Interested in a Sponsorship? Fill out the SmartPak Sponsorship Request Form

Gratitude and Community Support

This initiative wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team, our partners, and most importantly, you—our customers. Without your referrals, requests, and suggestions, we wouldn’t have nearly as many incredible connections to help support. Together, we’re making a tangible difference in the lives of our fellow riders and the horses they love.

"SmartPak gives back every year to our riders! We are so thankful to have your support each year for helping us give our riders the amazing season end banquet they deserve."
- Apple Tree Farm South Horse Shows

Let’s continue to champion the well-being of horses everywhere. To learn more about some of the events and programs we’ve supported this year, and to see how you can support them yourself, check the list of some of the vents we've sponsored below and visit their websites. Some may even be local to you!