Ahhh, sweet Spring. For those of us who endured the “snowpocalypse” winter in the Northeast, Spring this year is even more welcomed than usual. We certainly had a hard time riding in all the snow, but we did the next…

The nights are getting colder, leaves are starting to change, and Pumpkin Spice lattes are available at Starbucks. That can only mean one thing….fall is officially here! As a New Englander that means it’s time to pull out chunky sweaters…

The cool breezes at the end of summer are whispering that Fall is right around the corner. While many of our customers dread the cold Fall and Winter months, we like to help you get through until Spring by filling…

Shopping for a new bridle is always fun, but it can be a little overwhelming with so many options to choose from. Here are some of my favorite styles broken out by trend that are perfect for your horse whether…

Summer is here in New England, and we’re ready to soak up the sun! But it’s not all sun and games, we know there are some rainy days yet to come. With that in mind, here’s my personal favorite rainy…

Canter Silk Mane and Tail Conditioner My horse Sawyer is an “old type” (100% Lippitt) Morgan, which means he has a whole lotta mane and tail. I seriously couldn’t live without a bottle of Canter Silk Mane and Tail Conditioner…

After a long winter, we’re ready to spring into spring here at SmartPak! Our VP of Western, Becki, shares her thoughts on her top picks to look great this season. Wrangler Ladies Floral Jade Premium Shirt Soft as silk, this…

Spring has finally sprung up here at SmartPak! Our VP of Merchandising, Melissa, has taken the time to share her top picks for the spring season. Melissa is an active competitor in hunter/jumpers and an avid world traveler, so we…

I’m not sure about you, but any time I get some extra cash, it’s hard not to spend it all on new gear! While I did set aside some of my tax refund this year for boring things like credit…

As you can imagine, working at SmartPak for 10 years has resulted in quite the collection of things. I don’t have one trunk,—I have three, and they’re all full of goodies, some of which I use all the time and…

As winter drags on, getting to the barn becomes increasingly more difficult. It’s dark out before I leave the office for the day, and the lack of daylight combined with frigid temperatures inevitably causes my motivation to plummet. My horse…

Shopping for riders can be tough, but at SmartPak, we’re always looking for ways to make your life easier! We polled some of the western riders at SmartPak and came up with our top picks for the western riders on…

Look around most indoor rings and you’ll see riders using a variety of fleeces, scrims and other garments as “coolers.” While they may all look fairly similar, different materials and styles can make a big difference in your horse’s comfort.…