Aly, a SmartPak Store Associate, and her fellow riders, Team August, compete within the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). They recently competed in the Regional finals where they were the only team to have both their middle school and high school teams qualify for Nationals. Nerves soared as they arrived at Lake Erie College in Painesville Ohio. All the girls were put through rigorous tests in each one of their classes. The team walked away with ribbons and an experience of a lifetime. Read the blog...
This week our own Dr. Gray shares a reader’s question on how to prevent onchocerca-associated dermatitis. Dr. Gray sheds some light on this problem causing parasite and reviews the different treatments and preventative measures that can be taken to help keep your horse comfortable through the warm months. Read the blog...
Meet this month's Star Search selection, Peppy, from Lisbon, CT. Peppy's owner, Leigh-Ann had been waiting to own a horse for 16 years. After Leigh-Ann's dream finally came true, Peppy was diagnosed with a torn suspensory ligament. He is currently on stall rest and looking to make a speedy recovery.
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