If you had asked me 15 years ago if I would ever ride my mare Luna without a bridle, I would have most certainly laughed and answered with a quick “no!”. Back then, Luna often went by the nickname “Luna-tic”,…
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Blog Archives
Tips & Tricks for Equine Wound Bandaging
Please note that we always recommend consulting your veterinarian if your horse sustains an injury that requires bandaging. Your veterinarian will be best equipped to evaluate the injury and recommend a bandage type and frequency to suit your individual horse’s…
Struggles with Sweet Itch
If you’re a horse owner who has dealt with sweet itch, then you’ll know that there’s nothing sweet about it! Sweet itch, technically known as seasonal recurrent dermatitis, is an allergic reaction to the Culicoides biting midge or “no-see-um” gnats.…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
“The Toothless Wonder”- 6 Month Update
“Toothless Wonder” is my 24-year-old horse Riker’s new nickname after having all 12 of his front incisors removed in 2017. Riker suffered from a relatively new condition known as EOTRH (Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis). This is a very…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
A Day with Olympian Carl Hester
Recently I was given the amazing opportunity to attend the Carl Hester clinic at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, which was hosted by the New England Dressage Association (NEDA). SmartPak received a pair of tickets to the event since…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Top Tips for Preparing Your Horse for Surgery
The last thing that any of us want to hear as horse owners is that our beloved animals need to have surgery. In some instances, it is an emergency situation, such as a colic surgery, in which case there is…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
The Importance of Down Time
Sometimes we can all use a vacation, and as I recently learned, that can go for our horses too! Over the past few months, my mare Luna has been acting uncharacteristically grumpy and spooky. While she has always been a…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
SmartPaker Picks: My Favorite New Products
As a longtime SmartPak employee, I am fortunate to get to see so many new, unique and innovative products- by far the hardest part is not buying them all! Below I’ve put together a few of my favorite new products…
Posted in Gear Review
When It’s Just Too Cold to Ride
As a resident New Englander, we are a pretty hardy bunch, and with the good fortune of having an indoor arena, I usually find myself riding in most of the winter weather, including snow and ice. But my horse has…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Birthdays are Made for Cake: A Horse-Friendly Recipe
Recently, my horse Riker celebrated his 23rd birthday. Now I have to admit, in the nearly 20 years I’ve owned him, I’ve never made a huge deal about birthdays. In fact, I’ve occasionally forgotten to celebrate the day. This year,…
#TBT – That Time My Horse Jumped Out of the Arena
Like many riders, I have numerous favorite horse show memories, but there is one that stands out clearly as both the most humorous and the most memorable. It was August 1996, and my horse Riker and I were competing in…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Top Tips for Managing Respiratory Issues
Respiratory issues can be difficult to diagnose, treat, and manage, but with the right plan you can help your horse breathe easier. In this blog I’ll share my top tips for keeping your horse’s respiratory system healthy and managing issues.…
Tagged with: Forage, Respiratory, SmartBreathe, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Helping Your Horse Move to a New Barn
Let’s face it- moving is rarely fun! And just like for you, moving can be really stressful on your horse. For those of us that board, and even those that keep their horses at home, moving is likely to be…
Posted in SmartPaker Stories & Adventures, Travel
Managing Stifle Issues
As any horse owner who has dealt with them can attest to, stifle issues can be tough to diagnose, treat, and manage. In the blog below, I’ll share my top tips for what has helped my horse Luna stay comfortable…
Tips for Juggling a Busy Schedule and Horses
Like many riders, I have to balance barn time with an otherwise full schedule, and it isn’t always easy! Most of us have to manage riding, family, work, and other responsibilities, and it can be challenging to find the time…
