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Enter the SmartPak Cavallo Linus Boots Sweepstakes
Fill out my online form. Check out what you could win: Cavallo Linus Boots Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase will not increase your chances of winning 1. ELIGIBILITY: Only open to legal residents of the 50 United States…
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Ask the Vet needs questions for our October 2017 episode!
We know you have horse health questions, and we want to help! Each month, SmartPaker Sarah and Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Staff Veterinarian and Medical Director, will answer questions submitted by you – our loyal subscribers, followers, fans, and friends!…
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Ask a Non-Rider: Cross country commentary
This Ask a Non-Rider episode features SmartPaker Jen and her horse, Tally, competing in the cross-country phase of eventing. Or, as some of our non-riders called it, “Robin Hood Olympics” and “Fun, outdoors-y woodland jumping.” Same thing. Thank you to…
What’s New at SmartPak: August
We work hard to make sure that you’ll be able to make the most of your time at the barn with the gear we’ve found just for you. That’s why our selection of tack, apparel, barn gear, and more gets…
Posted in Blogs, Gear Review
Caution! Hidden Dangers Ahead
When you’re traveling with your horse, there are more risks to watch out for than what’s on the road in front of you. That’s why we’re sharing four ways that traveling can affect your horse’s health, and how you can…
Posted in Blogs, Health & Nutrition
Enter Our #SmartPakSquadGoals Sweepstakes
Thanks for your interest in our #SmartPakSquadGoals Sweepstakes! This giveaway has now closed for entries. #SmartPakSquadGoals Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase will not increase your chances of winning 1. ELIGIBILITY: Only open to legal residents of the 50…
Ask the Vet – Hoof packing, tying up vs colic, riding in the heat, and more! – August 2017
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about what Lydia keeps in Newman’s journal, hoof packing, when is it too hot ride,…
Give Your Horse Some Summer Lovin’ Now & Later: Hindgut Support
• During the summer, it might be common for your horse to experience sudden changes in exercise or activity level, like an increased workload during a horse show, or a drop in work when you go on vacation (lucky!). Unfortunately,…
Posted in Health & Nutrition
Give Your Horse Some Summer Lovin’ Now & Later: Gastric Support
• Common summer barn events like training, traveling, and competing can increase your horse’s risk for gastric issues. • A stressed stomach can negatively impact your horse’s health, attitude, and performance, which can cause big problems when you’re trying to…
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Give Your Horse Some Summer Lovin’ Now & Later: Skin & Coat Support
• Nothing is more fun than having a spa day and giving your horse a bath, but too much bathing with shampoo can strip the natural oils away from your horse’s coat and make it look dull. • To help…
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Give Your Horse Some Summer Lovin’ Now & Later: Hoof Support
• Between frequent bathing and the other shifts between wet and dry environments that your horse’s hooves go through every day, they could be at risk for cracks and other structural problems. • In addition to that, horses that spend…
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