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The 2019 Smarty Awards
Last fall, we asked you to vote for your favorite equestrian brands in dozens of categories, from rider apparel and tack to grooming supplies and supplements. Now, we’re excited to share the brands that you voted to the top! Rider…
Ask the Vet – Blanketing, foals, aloe & more! – February 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 viewer questions about how to know if your horse is overblanketed, the difference between positive reinforcement…
Horse Blanketing SmartTips
Whether you’re new to blanketing or have always blanketed your horses, it’s important to know as much as you can about blankets, from how to properly adjust them to how to take care of them and store them when they’re…
Felix Goes to New England: Blanket Edition
In July, Felix, (my Louisiana bred OTTB) and I made the move from Louisiana to Massachusetts. For anyone who is curious that is one thousand, six hundred and thirty two miles. In Louisiana the average daily temperature in January is…
What to Do When Weather Stops You From Riding
I always feel fresh and rejuvenated with the start of the New Year, with goals to do more, ride more. Old Man Winter in New England has his own ideas though and without an indoor or proper footing, my riding…
How to Survive Rainy Season
Winter in California means rain, and a lot of it! The past week or so, we’ve had quite a bit of that wet stuff and I definitely was not prepared for it! I think any other Californian will back me…
Macy’s Winter Wishlist
The fall leaves have fallen and been replaced with snowflakes which means the holidays are just around the corner. Macy, my horse is just as excited for Santa’s arrival as my kids! She has already written out her Christmas list…
Macy’s Wardrobe
The blanket-free summer days have quickly come to an end as the cool fall and cold winter weather head our way! Luckily, my mare Macy ready for blanket weather and has all of her favorite blankets ready to go. Here’s…
Winter Advisory for Senior Horse Owners
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…
Q&A: You asked, the blanket experts answered!
Here at SmartPak, we hear a lot of blanketing questions – whether it’s from SmartPak customers like you or from other riders in our barns. So we decided to clear up the confusion and went straight to the experts to…
19 Feelings You Have During Blanketing Season
If you’ve had a horse and that horse has had a blanket, then you know the struggle of blanketing season all too well. From fit issues to waterproofing woes, we know how you feel, too. Do any of these blanket…
Falling Leaves Mean Blankets Are In Need
It’s that wonderful time of year again. Changing leaves, cooler nights and pumpkin spice. This also means for us New Englanders that blanket season is quickly approaching. If you are like me and were so excited to see summer and…
Buying All The Blankets
With summer coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about blankets! For me this means buying ALL the blankets for my new baby horse, Loki, who due to living in the South his whole life doesn’t own any.…
Ask the Vet – Blanketing, Coughing, Arthritis & more!
You asked, we answered! In the first episode of our new monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Sarah answer your questions about how to blanket a horse correctly, should you ride in a quarter…
