On the SmartPak Product Development team, we get inspiration from our customers whenever we can. Last year we conducted a product brainstorm with our Customer Care Team (they’re rock stars, if you’ve never talked to them, you should!). During this…

Even if your horse is taking the winter off, his hooves are still on the clock While your horse’s hoof growth may slow down during the winter, it doesn’t stop completely. That means that your horse’s hoof support shouldn’t stop,…

There’s nothing more scenic than a horse grazing happily on fresh pasture, but there’s more to managing your horse’s grazing than turning him loose in a lush field every morning. There is a best time of day for your horse…

When most owners think about feeding their horse, their mind often jumps first to grain. But while grain may be top of mind, it’s actually forage that should be the foundation of every horse’s diet. Since your horse was designed…

Years of traveling, training, and competing can really take a toll on joints, and cold weather and more time spent in his stall can often lead to stiffness and discomfort. To help keep your senior horse going strong, make sure…

TURMERIC HOW IT WORKS: Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family that has been used to provide health benefits for thousands of years. Its main active substance, curcumin, has been found to have benefits in many areas including joints,…

You just want to make the most of the summer rides you have left, and we just want to help! Summer is the best time to be at the barn, but it can also bring horse health challenges that keep…

If you’ve checked out the label of our newest joint supplement, SmartStride Ultra Pellets, you may have noticed a large serving of hydrolyzed collagen (15,000 mg) at the top of the Active Ingredients list. This is because collagen is a…

When it comes to equine joint health, there are a lot of things being actively researched. One of those things, which is sometimes a hotly debated topic around the barn, is the area of joint supplement ingredients. Most commonly, horse…

If you’ve been paying attention to equine joint supplements lately, chances are you’ve heard about the ingredient resveratrol, which has been gaining in popularity, and for good reason. Resveratrol comes from red grape skins, and is recognized for its potent…

Summer brings great riding weather to most of the country, but it can also bring unique challenges for horse-keeping. These challenges can wreak havoc on your horse’s GI tract and increase his risk for digestive upset. But with the right…

When you’re tackling a horse health mystery, who are you gonna call? Your veterinarian, of course! Read on to see how three horse owners teamed up with their vets to follow the clues and find the culprits behind their horses’…