I absolutely adore my horse Finley, but sadly I don’t know his actual birth date, and his Gotcha Day (October 1st) always seems to fly by in the midst of enjoying All The Autumn Things! So, this Valentine’s Day I…
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SmartPak Recipe: Homemade Valentine’s Day Horse Hearts
Tagged with: baking, cookies, DIY, Horse Treats, recipe, recipies, Treats
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Peek in my Tack Trunk: Adriana F.
I don’t own a true tack trunk although growing up I always admired the ones in the tack room at the barn. Now, I have a few tack tubs. I keep one at the barn to store my commonly used…
New Year, Same Goals
In a lot of ways, 2020 was a huge let down for so many people. I’ve been lucky that most of the changes for me in 2020 have been inconvenient, not devastating. I came into 2020 with some big ideas…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Phoebe and Lily’s Top Picks
Phoebe and Lily are two-year-old cocker spaniel-poodle crosses that manage the delicate balance of being vigilant watch dogs… …and also couch potatoes. They are litter mates and were tiny peanuts as puppies. Now they’re full grown, but Phoebe is especially…
Save or Splurge: Bell Boots
My horse has more than once pulled off his front shoes from over tracking, so he wears bell boots pretty much whenever he is out of his stall. Because the features that were most important to me for a turnout…
Posted in Blogs
Save or Splurge: Dressage Schooling Pads
There are few things I like subjecting my horse to more than color coordinating saddle pads, wraps and/or boots during our daily rides. If I’m having a really good day, I might even plan my shirt or sweatshirt to match…
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Finley’s Christmas Wishlist
With the days almost at their shortest and a bite in the air, it seems like Christmas is just around the corner. While one key member of my family can’t tell me exactly what he wants for Christmas, I have…
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Finley’s #ROOTD
With the hot summer weather in full force, I try to keep Finley looking cool in his sharp teal and black ROOTD! Plymouth Elite Dressage Bridle and Plymouth Web Reins by SmartPak I purchased this bridle for Finley when I…
Posted in Gear Review
What’s In My Grooming Tote: Adriana
I recently purchased the Noble Outfitters Equinessential Tote and I love it! My previous grooming tote was an oldie (I’m not kidding, I got this thing 16 years ago!!) but goodie plastic grooming tote. This classic tote is indestructible and…
Finley’s First Overnight Show
I took my horse, Finley, to his first multi-day dressage show mid-October. We spent four days surrounded by beautiful fall foliage in Connecticut. This show was nice in that it had a schooling show on Friday with the recognized competition…
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My Fall Wishlist
Even though we’re having some unseasonably warm weather here in Massachusetts, I’m so ready for fall and cooler weather! Browsing through all of the new items on SmartPak’s website has me making my own wishlist for the coming months. Here…
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Welcome, Spring!
As the days get warmer and longer, the ground begins to thaw, and my horse’s coat begins to shed, I like to welcome in spring with my version of a little spring cleaning. When I have a free afternoon to…
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A Good Yawn Goes a Long Way
It’s true, a good yawn really can go a long way! Let me explain: I started showing my last equine partner, Faith Hill, back in 2003 at Intro Level Test A and B at a local dressage schooling show. Back…
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7 Things You Can Never Have Enough Of
After many years as a working student I’ve learned there are some things you just can never have enough of at the barn. All of these items, although many are seemingly small, are hugely appreciated as a thoughtful gift to…
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Winter Wishlist: Adriana
As winter and cold weather begins to set in here in New England, SmartPaker Adriana knows exactly what winter riding gear will be on her wishlist: Noble Outfitters Outrider Artic Glove I’ve been using the everyday version of this glove…
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