Matt Mills is a prominent name within the reining industry. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona he runs his business, Matt Mills Reining Horses, alongside his wife Karen. As a rider, Matt himself holds an impressive competition record, including winning the 2006…
Welcome to our newest blog series – updates on some of our Team SmartPak riders and their many talented equine partners! Allison Springer In September Allison brought Crystal Crescent Moon (a.k.a. Tally) to Morven park for the Area 2 Eventing…
Laura Chapot has a name that many will recognize, as she comes from a family of extremely successful equestrians. Based out of her family farm in New Jersey, Laura is currently ranked in the Top 20 riders on the Rolex/USEF…
When Silva Martin, Boyd Martin and Ryan Wood stopped by SmartPak headquarters, we pulled them aside and asked them to do an episode of our popular Stuff Riders Say series with suggestions from our active riders at SmartPak. Did we…
Have you ever wondered how the some of the top riders in the industry work to keep their horses feeling their best? On top of proper veterinary care, there are many alternative therapies on the market now that you’ll find…
Ryan Wood, a native of Australia, has built the successful business of Woodstock Eventing, which is based out of Unionville, Pennsylvania. As a rider, Ryan has competed at some of the country’s top shows, including the 4* Kentucky Three-Day Event,…
We asked Team SmartPak riders Shannon Dueck and Colleen McQuay to share their grooming secrets! How do you encourage a tail to grow and stay full? Keeping the tail clean, soft, and well-conditioned is key to helping it stay full.…
Matt Mills is the driving force behind Matt Mills Reining Horses in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ranked as one of the Top 20 National Reining Horse Association Professionals, Matt’s impressive competition record speaks for itself with multiple wins at Futurities and Derbies,…
Great hunter braids can add a level of polish to a winning hunter round, while messy, loose braids can be a distraction from an otherwise great ride. But braiding is hard, especially for beginners! So we asked one…
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you were a busy hunter/jumper professional? We asked Team SmartPak rider Hope Glynn to tell us about how she manages her busy program, offer insight into what it’s like…
Lynn Palm is an accomplished equestrian, whose accolades include, but are not limited to, more than 40 World and Reserve World titles, was named an AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year, and is an active board member on numerous committees.…
Jim and Deanna Searles are the proud owners and operators of Circle S Ranch, a full-service training and boarding facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a focus on training for All-Around events, the Searles and their clients have gone on to…
Team SmartPak rider Silva Martin has had much success in her career. Her accolades include being a member of the 2014 Gold Medal Team at the CDIO Wellington Nations Cup. Recently, Silva competed at the 2017 Dressage at Devon, coming…
In honor of National Farriers Week, we asked a few of our Team SmartPak riders to answer a few questions about why they love their farriers. Check out what they had to say, and then share your own stories in…
Team SmartPak rider and 2006 AQHA Horsewoman of the Year, Lynn Palm, stopped into the SmartPak offices for a visit recently, and while she was here, she talked to us about why SmartGI Ultra is her “most favorite…
