As restrictions from Covid-19 loosen, I’m excited to get back in the saddle. But with more than a month and show season quickly approaching, it’s tricky to determine where to begin. When my horse has had some time off or…

Searching for a new boarding barn can be stressful, if not overwhelming. After three years of horse ownership, my horse Tiger and I have lived in multiple states and spent time in a variety of barns. In moving often, I…

As pumpkin spice season comes to a close, you might start to notice bells jingling, wreaths hanging, and tiny lights twinkling. You guessed it – the holiday season is upon us! But with this bares the question, what do I…

While the end of summer can be a drag, this conclusion also marks the start of a whole new season – fall. Soon the colorful foliage, crisp nights, and Halloween excitement will make you forgot all about those hot and…

Spring has sprung here at SmartPak, and I’ve never been so happy to get outside with my horse after a seemingly endless winter! Like many riders trying to get their horses back in shape for summer, I often incorporate pole…