Barn: Paint Creek Farm Located in: Lipan, TX Barn Owner: Claudia Knudsen Horses on SmartPaks: 33 Paint Creek Farm was founded by Claudia Knudsen 15 years ago as a rehabilitation farm for hunter/jumper show horses. “Over the years, many horses…
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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Peek in Our Tack Trunk – Kristin P.
I will admit, without any shame, that I’m tack and equestrian apparel obsessed. I’ve been riding for over 75% of my life and have acquired enough to fill multiple trunks with everything from saddle pads to gloves, and if I…
Posted in Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
Ask the Vet: Is Bran Mash Good for Horses?
Can I overdo bran mashes? I’ve been giving more with the long spell of subfreezing weather. SH, Tennessee Dear SH, Unfortunately yes. As much as we love to prepare a warm, tasty bran mash with our horse’s favorite ingredients, this…
SmartPaker Kaitlin’s Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Let me start out by saying I cannot cook (I really shouldn’t be allowed within ten feet of a kitchen), but I love my horse and he loves to eat! So despite my lack of culinary skills I was inspired…
Posted in SmartPak Features
SmartPak’s Combo Nation
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. No matter their discipline or workload, most horses can benefit from support in…
Tagged with: Digestion, Foregut, Gastric, GI, Hindgut, Hoof Care, Joint Health, Skin & Coat, SmartCombo, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
SmartPaker Ashley’s Barn Essentials for the Frigid Temperatures
Over the past few weeks the temperatures across the entire country have dropped dramatically. With -23 temps with the wind chill as the norm, there are a few things that I have made sure I had available at the barn…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Horse Health Challenge: Bring Things Into Balance
Challenge #8 Difficulty: Easy Perfect for: All horses Discover the critical nutrient that can benefit all horses! Open up any health or fitness magazine, and you’re bound to find at least one article singing the praises of omega 3 fatty…
Posted in Horse Health Challenge
Ask the Groom: Working for Phillip
“I’m a HUGE Phillip Dutton fan, and I’m so excited you’re back at his barn! He always has the most impressive horses on course, and I’ve always wondered what they’re like in the barn. Can you tell me a bit…
Barn Air Quality: Coping with extreme cold
“My friend told me that it’s better to keep the windows open in the barn so fresh air circulates, even in the winter. Is that still true in the middle of a polar vortex? I hate to leave the barn…
Peek in Our Paks – Jen & May
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $15,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Staff Member: Jen M. Department: Merchandising Horse: May, 9-year-old Danish Warmblood Discipline: Dressage…
Posted in Peek In Our Paks
Horse Health Challenge: Serve It Up Right
Challenge #7 Difficulty: Medium Prep work: Find your horse’s feed bag Your horse’s diet is the foundation of his health and well-being, but many horses are coming up short in four key areas of nutrition. This year, make sure your…
Posted in Horse Health Challenge
