Stories & Adventures
“We Get You Because We Are You” – Veronica B.

At SmartPak, we’re fond of saying “we get you because we are you,” but that’s more than a motto, it’s truly a way of life. Recently, we caught up with Veronica, one of our fabulous Customer Care Team members, about her recent experiences getting back into the hunter ring after a 6+ year hiatus from showing.
Picture This: Spring Catalog Photo Shoot, Part 2
Last week, we shared some candid shots of the SmartPak Photo Shoot Team in action (if you missed the blog, check it out here). This week, you’ll get a peek at life around the barns where we take our photos. Plus, you’ll see some of our Team SmartPak riders in action in the PRO DerbyCross and the Wellington Sunshine Classic Grand Prix.
Picture This: Spring Catalog Photo Shoot, Part 1
Photo shoots are one of the hardest and most rewarding parts of being on the Creative team. It takes weeks of organization, hours of on-site prep work, and a whole lot of luck to get just the right shots. But with our outstanding, enthusiastic photo shoot team, we’re able to pull it off in spades and still find time to enjoy some much-needed sunshine. Plus, we love getting to spend more time with the best four-legged models in the business.
Gifts that Make Memories

Making Memories The best gifts are so much more than wrapping paper and ribbon. They’re an expression of love that transforms an ordinary moment into a memory that lasts a lifetime. To celebrate the start of the holiday season, we thought we’d share some of our memories with you. Use them as inspiration for your [...]
Tales from the Trails

We have a diverse team at SmartPak! Many of us are riders, many of us are horse owners, some of us show and spend hours in the saddle. Rider or not, all were welcome on our Annual SmartPak Trail Ride. We gathered a crew of SmartPakers and headed off to Sunset Stables in Lincoln, RI [...]
Making the Cover: Behind the Scenes with SmartPak

Our photo shoots remind me a lot of horse show days. Early mornings, long days, tight schedules, plenty of surprises, and an absolute labor of love.
Thanksgiving at SmartPak
SmartPak Food Drive By Brianna During my time at SmartPak I have seen how our great customer service and care for other people and animals reaches far beyond serving customers. The genuine care and concern expressed by every member of the SmartPak family can be seen in our everyday interactions with each other, with our [...]
Cause 4 Paws Dog Walk and 5K Run
A group of SmartPakers participated in the Cause 4 Paws Dog Walk and 5K Run at Marina Bay in Quincy, MA to benefit the Quincy Animal Shelter. We were greeted with a lot of wind and some of the smaller dogs were definitely chilly (though some were appropriately dressed for the cold)! Despite the cool [...]
Buck Davidson and Ballynoecastle perform at WEGs Dressage Day One
The crowd erupted as Buck Davidson entered the main arena today on dressage day one at the World Equestrian Games. So enthusiastically, in fact, that the announcer begged everyone to hold their enthusiasm for after his test. I caught a few quiet moments before Buck began his test as well as the test itself from [...]
Team Fashion from the World Equestrian Games
Fashion comes in teams at the World Equestrian Games. Or any other world competition, for that matter, since the riders jog as teammates and wear matching outfits. For the 2010 jogs we saw a lot of ties and scarves in country colors but a few countries managed to stand out of the crowd.


