Dressage Today - October 2003

Smart Idea, Smart Business, SMARTPAK: One horsewoman saw a need and turned it into a multi-million dollar business. When Becky Minard rescued Westley from a horse dealer, the Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse cross was all skin and bones, and it was clear he needed a lot of love and good nutrition. Minard's veterinarian suggested Vitamin E (for an eye problem), a joint supplement and a daily dewormer. Despite the fact that Westley was boarded at a top barn in Massachusetts it became clear that he wasn't getting these necessary supplements, so Minard talked with her barn manager who explained the difficulty: A large dressage barn might have 40 horses that each require specific brand-name supplements with different dosages. Click here to view entire article.

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