Finding Nemo

They say that sometimes the best things in life are unplanned. In the case of my horse Nemo, I’d have to agree. I have been riding for years, and have owned my first horse, and best friend, Lego for 14

Peek in Our Tack Trunks – Kerri V

First off, I’d like to admit that I don’t actually have one trunk, I have three! Well, technically four if you count the small one, but to keep this to a blog and not a book, I’ll just cover my

Selenium Safety

“I just bought my first horse and he came with a SmartPak that has a multi-vitamin, vitamin E and selenium pellets, a hoof supplement and a joint supplement in it. I moved him into a new barn when I bought

Superman’s Battle with the Bugs

I’ve been looking forward to spring and the arrival of warmer weather for a lot of reasons (like being able to ride without feeling like a marshmallow under five layers of clothes), but there’s one thing about spring that I

Happy Father’s Day!

Like many riders, we SmartPakers wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of our super awesome parents. This Father’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the dads who helped make our riding careers possible. Read

Summer Camp Essentials Under $160

Outfit Your Camper for Under $150: Kids New Rider Essentials Package: SSG Gripper Gloves are cool knit cotton glove with hook and loop fastening at the wrist. The palms are pimple grip and reinforced in key areas. Equi-Lite Helmets are

Meet Carolyn and Pirouette

Name: Pirouette Age:12 Breed: American Warmblood Owner: Carolyn and Tim Aurand Discipline: Hunter Jumper After four years of ownership, I thought I had tried everything for Pirouette’s feet. She recently had her first shoeing since starting on SmartSox Pellets and

Meet Ashleigh and Tensas

Name: Tensas Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 4 Discipline: Hunter/Jumper Owner: Ashleigh Humphrey I rescued Tensas from a local Thoroughbred rescue association in Louisiana when he was two years old. His coat used to get bleached in the sun and turn red

Licking Paws

My 10 year old Jack Russell has recently started licking his paws. A friend told me this can be caused by a reaction to yeast in foods and that I should switch him to something higher in protein and lower

Cooling Out a Hot Horse

What are your methods/process for cooling out a hot horse (down to the details like slowly loosening the girth, leaving the saddle pad on for a few minutes while you un-tack so the back doesn’t get cold, etc.)? – Jessica