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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Fun Photos from the SmartPak Fun Show
We were so pleased to be able to host our second annual SmartPak Horse Fun Show at Beland Stables in Lakeville, MA last month! We invited SmartPakers and their friends and family to participate, volunteer, or spectate, and all the proceeds went to one of our favorite rescues — Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue in Pawling, NY…
Meet Jen and Sterling
“My 7 year old Dales Pony, Sterling, has weak stifles. This condition eventually lead to inflammation in his hocks. In addition to a carefully designed exercise program, I put him on SmartFlex Senior Herb-Free Pellets to help give his hocks as much support as possible…”
Tagged with: Dressage, Senior Horse, SmartFlex Senior, SmartSupplement Success Story, Success Stories, Supplements
Posted in Our Stars, Success Stories
Posted in Our Stars, Success Stories
From AAEP’s Ask the Vet: Weight Gain
I have a warmblood walker cross gelding, 14 years old with good teeth that I cannot get weight on. He moved from VA to CO in October. He then proceeded to go from a body score of 7 to a body score of 4 in 3 months. I have tried the high fat supplements like amplify but he will not eat those. He supposedly gets 25lbs of timothy hay per day from the barn where he stays, plus 3 lbs of complete feed. I have a draft mare of the same size on the same diet and she is very similar BS wise to when she moved out here. I really need him to bulk up fat and muscle to get ready for this summer. Any suggestions?
– Hannah
Keeping up with the SmartPakers: Weekend Update – June 25, 2012
During the week, you know our life is no mystery: we are here working hard to make you happier and your horse healthier. But what do we do on the weekend, you ask? The mystery is finally revealed! Read about what SmartPakers did this past weekend and see if any of our adventures sound similar to yours…
Tagged with: Life at SmartPak, Weekend Update
Posted in Blogs, SmartPak Features, Stories & Adventures
Posted in Blogs, SmartPak Features, Stories & Adventures
Judge My Ride Premium Evaluation – Amanda Dawn Garlitz and Ali
“First thing I notice is the extremely long distance to this small oxer. Ali has reached the top of her arc but her toes have not yet cleared the front rail. Amanda needs to ride to a closer distance. Ali’s legs are up well and she tries hard. She is a bit flat with her neck and back, partly due to the very long distance and partly due to Amanda’s short left hand release. You can see the bit pulled well back in Ali’s mouth. Ali has a very focused expression…”
In the Tack with the Pak – Melissa, Ellie and Gateway
As riders, we know there’s a special connection between us and our horses that’s hard to put into words, but this bond is so strong that even non-riders can sense it. In an effort to better understand this relationship, our staff Photographer, Kristi (one of the few non-riders at SmartPak), will be visiting a different SmartPaker’s barn each month to watch them interact with their horses and learn more about their story as a pair.
Tagged with: Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, In the Tack with the Pak, Life at SmartPak
Posted in Blogs, In the Tack with the Pak, SmartPak Features
Posted in Blogs, In the Tack with the Pak, SmartPak Features
Keeping up with the SmartPakers: Weekend Update – June 18, 2012
During the week, you know our life is no mystery: we are here working hard to make you happier and your horse healthier. But what do we do on the weekend, you ask? The mystery is finally revealed! Read about what SmartPakers did this past weekend and see if any of our adventures sound similar to yours…
Tagged with: Life at SmartPak, Weekend Update
Posted in Blogs, SmartPak Features, Stories & Adventures
Posted in Blogs, SmartPak Features, Stories & Adventures
Ulcers, GastroGard and Supplements
“My 6 year old mare has recently been diagnosed with an ulcer. They recommended 14 days of GastroGuard. I see that most of the studies have been done on 30 days of treatment. Do you usually treat for 14 days or longer in your practice? Also is there a supplement you recommend for horses with ulcers? Thank you. Regards, Laurie Bennison”
Smart Senior Strategies: Providing Care and Nutrition for the Aging Horse Webinar
This webinar will help with answers to common questions about body changes and common conditions in senior horses, and what owners can do to compensate.
Traveling with Your Horse? Reduce the Red Tape
Whether it’s a short distance or a long trip, you’ve got a lot to think about any time you haul your horse. Getting all the right tests done and paperwork filled out may seem like a lot of extra time and money. In this article, you’ll find out what you need to travel and why.
Healthy Hydration
Dehydration can have serious consequences for any horse, any time of year. Inadequate water intake and mineral imbalances can cause fatigue, muscle stiffness and even colic.
Tagged with: Electrolyte Supplements, Guide to Supplements and Horse Care, Smarter Solutions
Posted in Health & Nutrition, SmartPak Features
Posted in Health & Nutrition, SmartPak Features
Meet Kirsten, Chris and Lucy
“Last winter Lucy incurred a tendon injury after she slipped during turnout. She was put on stall rest and we decided to try her on SmartFlex Rehab, in addition to the program our veterinarian recommended…”
Tagged with: Joint Supplements, SmartSupplement Success Story, Success Stories, Western
Posted in Our Stars, Success Stories
Posted in Our Stars, Success Stories
Luxating Patellas
“My 5 lb dog has luxating patellas and is now having trouble with her front legs, as well. They seem to “lock up” on her and she doesn’t want to move. She is only 4 and I am considering the surgery, but would like to know if there is some supplemental therapy that might help.” – DM, Georgia
Barn of the Month – Arrowhead Farms
“I have owned and operated Arrowhead Farms, a hunter/jumper boarding facility in Concord, MA for the past 13 years. After first opening my facility in 1999, I soon realized it was becoming a full time job to manage the various supplements for multiple horses. Many owners had horses arriving on supplements that were no longer appropriate for their horse, not to mention my feed room was quickly running out of space…”
