Look around most indoor rings and you’ll see riders using a variety of fleeces, scrims and other garments as “coolers.” While they may all look fairly similar, different materials and styles can make a big difference in your horse’s comfort.…
Monthly Archives: October 2013
24 weird things our horses are scared of
The jack-o-lanterns are carved, the fake corpse is propped up in the lawn chair, and we’ve eaten more candy corn than we’d care to admit – it’s official, the spooky season is upon us! After chatting with the riders in…
Posted in Stories & Adventures
October Barn of the Month – Wilms Training Center
Barn: Wilms Training Center Located in: Scottsdale AZ Trainers: Jeffrey and Amy Wilms Horses on SmartPaks: 15 Jeffrey Wilms Training & Management, Inc. is owned and operated by nationally-recognized horse trainers Amy and Jeffrey Wilms. Their horse training facility is…
Posted in Barn of the Month
Horsey Halloween Costumes
Halloween is fast approaching (seriously, where has the year gone?!) and I don’t know about you, but I still don’t have my costume figured out (if I go as a “cowgirl” one more time, my friends will disown me). So…
Posted in Stories & Adventures
All About Adequan Dosing
Our 22 yr old QH mare has been on Adequan for more than one year. She had the proper loading dose and has had a dose each month since then, with her last dose in July, 2013. Since she did…
Posted in Ask the Vet
Keeping Up With The SmartPakers: October 28th 2013
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 revealed! Read about what SmartPakers did this past week and see if any of our adventures sound similar to yours…
Posted in Stories & Adventures
The Perfect Jog Shine
What are your must-have products for a shine that’s sure to impress everyone at the jog? – Amanda R. from Shawnee, KS Presenting a well-turned-out horse at a CCI jog is one of the things a groom takes great pride…
Posted in Ask The Groom
Meet Tori and Eaton Place
Success Profile: Eaton Place Breed: Thoroughbred Age: 10 Discipline: Eventing Owner: Tori Griffin Like most Thoroughbreds, Eaton is thin skinned and prone to getting skin problems in the Florida humidity. By supporting his internal health and a normal inflammatory response,…
My First Love Was a Prince
My first love was my knight in shining armor named Prince – but not the kind of Prince that wore a crown and rode a gallant steed. Rather, he was my gallant steed and was the pony that fueled my…
Posted in Stories & Adventures
Team SmartPak Wins at Congress!
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is a horse show like no other and we look forward to attending every year. We always love the opportunity to meet our customers in person and watch our Western All-Around Team SmartPak riders…
Heavy Turnout Blankets
Warmth for winter’s worst Like heavyweight boxers, these blankets mean business! They’re the warmest of the warm, and usually the toughest of the tough, because when winter’s at its worst, you want to know your horse is covered. Heavy turnout…
Posted in In the Tack with the Pak
‘Gut & ‘Gard – Understanding the Difference
I have my semi retired Irish Sport horse on ulcer guard and someone suggested gut smart because it’s cheaper, are they the same thing? KJ, New York Dear KJ, While protecting our pocketbooks can be as important as protecting our…
Posted in Ask the Vet
Monsters in the Ring
It’s a crisp fall afternoon, and you’ve been looking forward to your ride all day. You saddle up your horse, start to warm up, and on your third pass around the ring, your horse becomes convinced there’s a monster behind…
2 Senior Dog Food Myths: BUSTED
Myth 1 Dogs become seniors at age seven. FALSE. The saying “age is just a number” definitely applies here. While it’s true large breed dogs tend to have a shorter life expectancy than their smaller counterparts, your dog is an…
Posted in Canine Lifestyle
