This is a space where all of us horse addicts can get together to discuss some serious topics related to horse health. I will be posting two to three answers a week to the questions you have about your horse’s health related issues. Keep in mind these are only my opinions and they are for informational purposes only. Please consult your veterinarian before treating your horse or pony for any ailment.
SmartPak’s commitment to Healthy Horses and Happy Riders led us to develop ColiCare, our $10,000 colic surgery reimbursement program. One of the annual wellness requirements is parasite control, which we based on the AAEP’s Internal Parasite Control Guidelines. Since this…
Ask the Vet is back with a special episode centered around the hottest supplement ingredient right now, CBD! SmartPaker Dan and Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak Staff Veterinarian, Research and Medical Director, answer five of the most common questions that we’ve…
CBD might be the fastest-growing ingredient on the market today. Some argue CBD may be the fastest-growing ingredient in the history of the dietary supplement industry, likely only rivaled by the dawn of glucosamine for supporting joint health. In a…
Being a veterinarian, I’ve seen a lot of young horses in practice, everything from newborn foals to weanlings, yearlings, and on up. But going out to a farm a couple of times a year for physical exams, vaccinations, and even…
Read the research summary here. At SmartPak, horse health is at the core of everything we do. So we invited Christine Warzecha of Diamond V® to sit down with our own Staff Veterinarian, Research and Medical Director Dr.…
Video recorded on April 2, 2020 As the documented cases and concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) increase, we know that many riders are thinking about how to best protect their families, both two-legged and four-legged. We also know there…
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly Ask the Vet video series, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like whether or not your horse should wear boots in turnout,…
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like blanketing and its effect on winter coat growth, how to sanitize…
Watch our video for an update on our holiday schedule. You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like steaming vs soaking…
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan confess to something but make it up to our viewers! Then they answer 5 new questions on when foals first go…
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like the work-to-rest ratio for horses, introducing a horse to a protective…
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like whether or not to give mineral oil to prevent colic, the…
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like what plants are toxic to horses, the different types of colic,…
THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE OF ASK THE VET! In this episode, Dr. Gray and SmartPaker Dan take a walk down memory lane in honor of answering our 200th question!!! Take the quiz along with them and…
You’ve got horse health questions, and we’ve got answers! We asked Dr. Lydia Gray to answer your most commonly asked questions about summer horse care so you can help your horse beat the heat this year. Q: “How long should…
