I’ve got a horse that has been in full time training. He went to the trainer with a show coat and 30 days later he has now blown his hair coat and looks like he is in the middle of winter. What makes a horse blow his show coat in this manner?
Monthly Archives: November 2010
SmartPak Blog Futurity Set Ups
The NRHA Futurity is one of the biggest events of the reining year and the set ups surely add to the excitement in the air. Set ups are a great way for ranches to advertise, promote stallions and to demonstrate their hospitality.
Rapid Weight Loss in Horse
We have a 34 year old mare, who is losing weight rapidly in the last month. She will not eat it if we add water to it. What could we add/supplement or change to help her?
Posted in Weight Management
Peek in Our Paks – Katrina
Ever wish you could take a sneak peek inside our horses’ SmartPaks? Now you can! Check out the supplements we love, for the horses we adore. This Month’s Pick Staff Member: Katrina C. Department: Customer Care Team Horse: DJ, 15…
Tagged with: Hoof Supplements, Joint Supplements, Peek in Our Paks, Supplements
Posted in Blogs, Gear Review, Health & Nutrition, SmartPak Features
Posted in Blogs, Gear Review, Health & Nutrition, SmartPak Features
Reflections on the Pau CCI****
I’ve waited about a week now since the end of the Pau CCI**** to reflect on my first European three-day event. I think it was good to take a breath and get back in the swing of things before I…
Fall Favorites from Dappled Grey
A wise equestrian once said, “A rider can never have too many boots.” Ok, so we’re the ones who said that but still… you know it’s true! In a season when every design house puts out their version of a…
Posted in Gear Review, SmartPak Features
Is it Okay to Mix Supplements?
Is there any problem with nutrients interacting with each other if they are stored together for a long time? Ie do any minerals “eat up” others? Stacy Dear Stacy, Great minds think alike! SmartPak has long wondered this too, so…
Posted in Misc. Topics
Goodbye to Butterflies
Tense, edgy, spooky, worried. If any of these words describe your horse, a calming supplement could make training easier and riding more fun. These natural products are carefully formulated to alleviate anxiety, improve focus and help your horse feel confident…
Senior Horse Supplements
With a sound nutritional program, many horses can enjoy normal activities and even competition well into their senior years. Older horses need nutritional support in three areas, and SmartPak has the right supplements to meet all of their needs.
Tagged with: Digestion Supplements, Joint Supplements, Senior Horse, Supplements
Posted in Health & Nutrition, SmartPak Features
Posted in Health & Nutrition, SmartPak Features
Food for Thought
Digestion impacts more than you think. Find out how supplements that support digestive function can benefit your horse’s health.
MSM for Horses
Is chronic/longterm use of MSM actually detrimental? Laura Dear Laura, MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is believed to be a source of organic sulfur, required for a number of functions in the body. Sulfur plays critical roles in the formation of protein,…
