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Mitchell’s Awesome Weekend

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We don’t know about you, but in our opinion, one of the best parts of being a rider is getting to introduce your non-rider friends and family to the horse world. Whether it’s watching your larger-than-life dad get nervous around your first horse, or seeing your younger cousin’s face light up the first time she pats a pony’s muzzle, there’s something wonderful about spreading the love…

Barn of the Month – Sprucewood Farm

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“Sprucewood farm is a small, family owned horse farm located just north of Burlington, Vermont. It was started in 2005 and with just a few very special Morgan horses, my lifelong dream began…”

De-stress Yourself for a Calm Horse

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Your horse instantly picks up on your attitude and his behavior probably reflects it. Here are seven ways you can de-stress before and during a competition.

The Pak is Springing into Summer!

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After a relatively mild winter, we are enjoying a decidedly gorgeous spring here in New England. We’ve all been out and about in our barns getting ready for another fabulous summer of fun with our horses. Check out what everyone’s been up to…

More Than Meets the Eye

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At SmartPak, we have fun. We combine work with play on a daily basis, and our photo shoots are no exception. Our newest Look Book might look seriously fashionable, but behind the scenes we were seriously playful. Don’t believe me? Take a peek at some of the outtakes from the shoot.

Peek in Our Paks – Maria T.

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Ever wish you could take a sneak peek inside our horses’ and dogs’ SmartPaks? Now you can! Check out the supplements we love, for the animals we adore.

Pak’s Picks for a Happy Horse Show with Your Dog

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It’s 4 AM, your gear is cleaned and packed like Tetris in the gooseneck, the horses are wrapped and loaded in the trailer, and your dog is already warming your seat in the truck. It’s horse show time and everyone seems to know it…

Chasing Dreams in Sunny Florida

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SmartPak Senior Buyer, Renee, recaps her adventures at WEF. Have you achieved any of your horsey dreams? Share your story in the comments or on our Facebook wall!

The Merchants of SmartPak: Melissa

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Some of us call her Melissa, others, “MH,” and a select few affectionately refer to her as “Hammie.” She’s Melissa Hamlet, our VP of Merchandising. She oversees the fabulous team of riders and SmartPakers that works hard everyday to source, select and even design the latest and greatest gear. We’ve kept her all to ourselves the last nine years, and we think it’s about time you all got to know her a little better. Like any good story, let’s start at the beginning…

SmartPak Earth Day Blog 2012

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Happy Earth Day everyone! At SmartPak, we’re always looking for ways to provide innovative and convenient solutions while doing our best to leave nothing but hoof-prints behind.