2018 marks SmartPak’s fifth year as an Educational Partner of the International Hoof Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. This unique event, hosted by American Farriers Journal, has been providing continuing education to hoof care professionals and veterinarians for fifteen years.…
Vitamin E is most recognized as an antioxidant. It is a fat-soluble vitamin not made by the body, meaning it must be completely provided in the horse’s diet. Vitamin E works closely with its partners selenium (a trace mineral) and…
You may have noticed that SmartPak has recently introduced several new equine supplements featuring the herb turmeric. There’s no doubt about it – when it comes to supporting horses’ health, we’re crazy for this glorious, golden ingredient! Turmeric (Curcuma longa)…
It’s not every day I get to announce that SmartPak has a whole new CATEGORY of equine supplements, but today I’m that lucky! We now offer three new formulas in the category of Bone Health. NEW SmartOsteo Pellets provides a…
Equine health knowledge and research is constantly expanding, and we’re committed to delivering cutting edge support for your horses by staying abreast of the latest information. In that spirit, I’m thrilled to announce SmartStride Ultra Pellets, the first supplement in…
The holidays are upon us already! As you work your way through your gift-buying list, don’t forget the equine members of your family. However, just like it’s easy for us to over-indulge on holiday goodies, this time of year it’s…
The SmartPak Product Development team is always on the lookout for beneficial ingredients and better ways of delivering them to your horses, as well as our own. Spirulina (Arthrospria platensis) is a blue green algae valued for its nutritional value…
Sometimes all you need to complete you horse’s optimal supplement program is just one thing. Did you know that SmartPak offers a lineup of thirteen single-ingredient products? Check out these one-ingredient wonders! • 99% Fat • Aloe Vera Pellets •…
Last week was Veterans Day, so I thought it was the perfect time to blog about a local veterans’ program I work with, Wild Hearts Horses for Heroes in West Bridgewater, MA. Wild Hearts is a small, private PATH International…
If you like giving your horse a delicious tidbit now and then, but you worry about feeding unhealthy ingredients, boy are you in for a treat. The SmartPak Product Development team has been at it again and we just added…
Have you noticed that aloe juice is popping up in your local pharmacies and health food stores? Here at SmartPak we’ve long-valued the gastric health benefits of aloe vera, and this cool ingredient is included in modest amounts in SmartGut®…
Have you heard? SmartPak has developed a whole new family of equine supplements called Leg Up®! We set out on a mission to create a line of simple formulas that provide the key active ingredients our customers are looking for…
I’ve been involved with our line of SmartSupplements™ in some capacity since we formulated the very first products back in 2005. It’s been an amazing ride to see “Smarts”, as they’re affectionately known around here, grow from five to more…
SmartPak is based in Plymouth, MA and the vast majority of our employees live here. While New England was lucky to have a warm fall and a relatively mild early winter, the temps here in Massachusetts hit single digits this…
If the neck opening of your horse’s blanket is tight across any part of the wither area, you’re not just risking rubbing out some mane…that blanket may be creating enough pressure to cause soreness. I’ve had my horse, Sawyer, for…
