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Blog Archives
Braiding Tips from Team SmartPak
Have you ever wanted to learn how to braid your horse’s mane? We asked our Team SmartPak riders’ braiding experts to share their tips and tricks for hunter and dressage braids! Check out their how-to videos below to learn more…
How to do dressage braids
Great dressage braids can add a level of polish to a winning dressage test, while messy, loose braids can be a distraction from an otherwise great ride. But braiding is hard, especially for beginners! So we asked one…
How to use Fly Stoppers™
By stopping flies before they start, Fly Stoppers™ are a simple, easy, and smart way to make your farm and barn a no fly zone! SmartPaker Emily is here to show you exactly how simple and easy it…
Treat Your Horse to Our Holiday Treats
There’s nothing better than giving your horse treats that were baked with love, especially during the holidays! That’s why we’re sharing our favorite holiday horse treat recipe with you: Ingredients: 2 cups of whole wheat flour 2 cups of rolled…
How to replace air cartridges in air vests
At SmartPak, we get a lot of questions about how to replace air cartridges in air vests – an important step to take in order to get the most safety out of your air vest. But we also know that…
How to Choose a Reinsman Bit
Does choosing a Western bit leave you baffled? We teamed up with Robb Thomas from Reinsman to bring you these videos about how to choose a bit for your horse:
SmartTips: Quick & Easy Ground Poles
Want a quick, easy, use-them-immediately way to create some great looking ground poles? Then check out the SmartTip from our very own Jess, who uses duct tape to color her ground poles. No painting means no drying, no…
How to Add Items to Ride Along Free with Your SmartPaks
Isn’t it funny (or sad) how much stuff we need in order to take care of our horses on a daily basis? It’s easy to forget how much goes into the day to day management of our horses, but I…
SmartPak Barn Field Trip, Part 5: Measuring horse height
Download the worksheet to test your knowledge (includes bonus questions not in the video)! How tall is your horse? How many inches are in a hand? Would you know how to safely use a height stick to measure…
SmartPak Barn Field Trip, Part 4: Estimating weight in horses
Download the worksheet to test your knowledge! How much does your horse weigh? Do you know how to figure it out without using a scale? What measurements do you even need to know to calculate your horse’s weight?…
SmartPak Barn Field Trip, Part 3: Assessing body condition score in horses
Download the worksheet to test your knowledge! Would you say your horse is underweight, overweight, or the ideal weight? Do you know how to tell? Knowing how to body condition score a horse is an essential part of…
How to care for your tall boots
Tall boots are an important investment for any rider, so it’s important to know how to care for them and help them last as long as possible. Jen from SmartPak’s Retail Store is an expert at making sure…
How to tell if your tall boots fit properly
Jen from SmartPak’s Retail Store in Natick, MA, is an expert on fitting tall boots, so she knows all about evaluating the fit of your boots. In this video, she’ll show you how your boots should fit, as…
How to put together an English bridle
Putting together an English bridle can be challenging and confusing. Luckily for you, SmartPaker Lindsey is here to show you how it’s done! Watch as Lindsey walks you through how to assemble the Harwich Padded Fancy Stitch Bridle…
