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…

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.…

Warmth for winter’s worst Like heavyweight boxers, these blankets mean business! They’re the warmest of the warm, and usually the toughest of the tough, because when winter’s at its worst, you want to know your horse is covered. Heavy turnout…

Equestrian style boots have been a hit over the last several fall seasons! You can see the equestrian influence across several big name designers such as Tory Burch, Burberry, and Gucci: Burberrys Wellington Boot Frye’s Paige Tall Riding boot Tory…

We went through our entire catalog and pulled out the best-selling products that riders like you are raving about. Find your discipline below, and then start shopping! Western Eventing Hunter / Jumper Dressage Western Top Tack Top Saddle Pad Top…

Every horse owner needs one of these bad boys. Maybe even two. As the mercury drops a little further and winter starts settling in, your horse is going to need protection from more than just the wind and rain. He’s…

A step-by-step guide to the perfect clip Step 1. Decide whether you need to clip When deciding whether or not to clip your horse, there are a few key questions to consider. First of all, are you or your barn…

Trail rides, at any time of the year, can be some of the best times you spend with your horse! You will encounter many fun and amazing things when you hit the trails, however, there are also lots of things…

As an active competitor in the hunter/jumper circuit, I am always on the go from show to show all year round. I have a tack truck the stays home (with my other three horses!) and a tack truck that I…

As a long time All-Around competitor, I have to admit that I have used many products along the way. But there are a few items that I always have in my tack trunk because I know what to expect from…