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Blog Archives
Ask the Vet – Toxic plants, kinesiotaping, arthritis, and more! – August 2019
You asked, we answered! In this episode of our monthly series, Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan answer 5 new questions on topics like what plants are toxic to horses, the different types of colic,…
Tagged with: Arthritis, Exertional Rhabomyolysis, Joint Health, Tying Up
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
Posted in Ask the Vet, Ask the Vet Videos
Ask the Vet – Joint injections, swollen joints, osteoarthritis & more for JHAM! – January 2019
January at SmartPak is known as Joint Health Awareness Month, so what better way to celebrate JHAM than doing an episode of Ask the Vet with a world-renowned joint expert and friend of the show, Dr. Andy Kaneps?! In this…
Drugs vs. Supplements: What’s the Difference?
In simplest terms, a supplement and a drug may seem like they belong in the same category. After all, they’re both products that you add to your horse’s program to help him look and feel his best, right? While it’s…
The Research Behind Joint Supplement Ingredients
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…
How Do You Choose Between Bone, Joint, and Recovery Supplements?
When would you choose a bone supplement like SmartOsteo Pellets over a joint supplement, or a recovery supplement like SmartFlex Rehab Pellets? Joint health formulas such as the SmartFlex line, new SmartStride Ultra, and the wide selection of other quality…
Tagged with: Bone Health, Joint Health, Osteo, Rehab, SmartOsteo
Posted in Ask the Vet, Misc. Topics
Posted in Ask the Vet, Misc. Topics
Announcing NEW SmartStride Ultra Pellets: A revolution in joint care
Equine health knowledge and research is constantly expanding, and we’re committed to delivering cutting edge support for your horses by staying abreast of the latest information. In that spirit, I’m thrilled to announce SmartStride Ultra Pellets, the first supplement in…
The Smart Horse Owner’s Guide to Horse Nutrition & Supplements
Nature vs. Now: the gap is big, and problematic
Think about the life of a horse in the wild-this is the life your horse evolved to lead. It’s a consistent and healthy lifestyle, and it’s very different from how our modern horses live.
Tagged with: Anhidrosis, Arthritis, Calming, Digestion, Equine Feeding & Nutrition, Gastric, Hoof Care, Insect Control, Joint Health, Metabolic, Muscle, Respiratory, Skin & Coat, SmartSupplements, Supplements
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Give Your Horse Some Summer Lovin’ Now & Later: Senior Joint Support
• Whether your senior spends his days roaming a pasture or has been working hard all summer, his joints are experiencing the wear and tear that come with activity. • His joints have already been under stress and strain for…
Give Your Horse Some Summer Lovin’ Now & Later: Joint Support
• Whether you’ve been heading out on long trail rides or traveling to horse shows on the weekend, your horse has been working hard all summer and his joints are under stress. • While your horse’s joints are designed to…
SmartFlex: Now with more bang for your buck!
I’ve been involved with our line of SmartSupplements™ in some capacity since we formulated the very first products back in 2005. It’s been an amazing ride to see “Smarts”, as they’re affectionately known around here, grow from five to more…
The Spring Survival Guide
Ticks are more than just a creepy, crawly nuisance—they can be hazardous to the health of your horse, transmitting a variety of serious diseases. Luckily, we’ve got three simple steps to help you avoid troublesome ticks. Step 1: Protect your…
Tagged with: Arthritis, Deworming Resources, Graze, Grazing, Hoof Care, Insect Control, Joint Health, Mare, Parasite Control, Skin & Coat, SmartHoof, Spring, Worms
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
3 Common Health Problems That Can Ruin Your Ride
We’ve all had those days where we get on our horses and hope that it won’t be one of “those” rides again. Luckily, there’s more you can do than start your rides with your fingers crossed! We’ve identified three of…
Tagged with: Arthritis, Calming, Gastric, Joint Health, Spooky, Supplements, Tips
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
Get It All In One
Our SmartCombo line makes it easy to give your horse ingredients to support his joints, hooves, hindgut, and more with one simple supplement that saves you up to 25% every month. Learn more about our SmartCombo formulas
Tagged with: Hindgut, Hoof Care, Joint Health, Skin & Coat, SmartCombo, SmartSupplements, Stomach, Supplements, Tendons
Posted in Equine Health
Posted in Equine Health
How it Works: Ingredients to support your horse’s joints
How it works: Glucosamine supports the production of new cartilage, which acts as a cushion between joints. Chondroitin sulfate stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid and proteoglycans, which are integral components of your horse’s joints. In addition, it inhibits the…
