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2006 Press Releases
Special Version of Farrier’s Formula Available Exclusively in SmartPaks
CHEROKEE, AL and PLYMOUTH, MA (November 29, 2006) - Life Data Labs and SmartPak Equine
announced today that they have entered into a partnership to make Farrier's Formula available in SmartPaks. Farrier's Formula
is the original hoof supplement, and has been shown effective in university studies as well as Life Data's own extensive
research.
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PLYMOUTH, MA (October 25, 2006) -Kensington Protective Products
recently presented SmartPak with a donation in the amount of $5,000 to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation under
the auspices of the SmartPink(tm) Program. This latest donation brings the total contribution to the national foundation
to over $25,000 through the sale of SmartPink plaid products. SmartPak donates 10% of profits from all SmartPink sales.
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Paal Gisholt of SmartPak in Plymouth to be featured in October issue
PLYMOUTH, MA (Oct. 2, 2006) — Winning
Workplaces announces Paal Gisholt, President and CEO of SmartPak based in Plymouth, as one of this year's Best Bosses. He is one of 18 Best Bosses selected nationally - dedicated, passionate, and driven
business leaders representing such diverse fields as investment management, animal health products, web hosting and legal
services.
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Special Version of Cosequin Available Exclusively in SmartPaks
PLYMOUTH, Mass (Sept. 27, 2006) - SmartPak Equine, LLC and Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. announced today that they have jointly introduced a special version
of Cosequin designed for the horse in intensive training and competition. The product, called
Cosequin, SP and available exclusively through SmartPak, contains the exclusive active ingredients that have made
the original researched formulation of Cosequin the #1 veterinarian recommended brand.
Cosequin, SP contains double the amount of high quality FCHG49, glucosamine (7200mg) combined with 1200mg of Cosequin's
researched (TRH122,) low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate, and a full 10,000mg of MSM as well as 2500mg of Vitamin C.
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PLYMOUTH, MA (Sept. 18, 2006) – For the second consecutive year, SmartPak has been named to Inc. magazine's list of the nation's
500 fastest growing private companies. SmartPak's
three-year growth rate of 437 percent earned it the number 312 spot on Inc.'s list, making it the eleventh fastest
growing privately held consumer products company in the country. SmartPak is the only equine company ever named to the list.
With this second mention, SmartPak joins the ranks of Inc. 500 alumni that have graced the list multiple times, including
Microsoft, Timberland, Gateway, Shutterfly and other companies that have gone on shape their respective industries.
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From travel safety to colic prevention, the SmartPak Store will host
discussions from noted veterinarian, Dr. Lydia Gray
NATICK, MA (August 25, 2006) – SmartPak announced today that they plan to offer monthly in-depth
discussions on a range of equine health topics at their new store in Natick, MA
Starting on September 13 th, SmartPak's medical director, Dr. Lydia Gray, will offer the latest research and lead discussions
in such areas as "Traveling With Your Horse", "Joint Supplements: What's Hip and What's Hype?", "Preparing Your Horse for
Old Man Winter" and "Colic Prevention." Dates for the series are September 13 th, October 25 th, November 15 th and December
13 th respectively, with each session beginning at 7pm.
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SmartPak Canine releases most popular dog names for '06
PLYMOUTH, MA (August 24, 2006) - Move over Spot! When it comes to naming their canine family members, it
seems Molly, Max and Maggie are top-dog these days.
According to SmartPak Canine, a catalog company providing unique solutions for canine health and wellness, the top ten most
popular dog names for 2006 are as follows:
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Special Guests Highlight Weekend Event
NATICK, MA (August 22, 2006) – SmartPak is pleased to report a successful grand opening of their
first ever retail store with special guests helping to commence the
celebrations. Attracting a steady flow of customers, the SmartPak Store has quickly established itself as a local resource
for horse and dog enthusiasts.
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New SmartPak Store will host special grand opening events on August
5th and 6th
PLYMOUTH, MA (July 20, 2006) – SmartPak proudly announces the grand opening of its first ever retail store
which will be opening its doors on August 1 st. The store, located in Natick, MA, plans to celebrate the occasion by hosting
special events during its first weekend including free give-aways, raffles, fun events and demonstrations for pet enthusiasts.
Featuring a wide array of the newest and most innovative products for horse, rider and dog, the
SmartPak Store also offers the opportunity to talk to a representative about equine or canine nutrition and place
orders for the company's patented SmartPak™.
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PLYMOUTH, MA (June 22, 2006) – SmartPak introduces a revolutionary way to feed our dogs with the introduction
of the SmartPak Canine system. Six years ago, SmartPak's innovation
changed the way horses are fed supplements and medications. Today, SmartPak applies that same concept and ingenuity to the
way we care for our dogs.
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Hosted by SmartPak Equine
PLYMOUTH, MA – (April 22, 2006) SmartPak Equine has released official details for their 2nd Annual Course Walk with Kim Severson and Amy Tryon at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day event,. The
course walk will begin at the start box of the cross country course at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2006, rain
or shine. Propelled by the success of the event in 2005, this year’s course walk has received an outstanding response with
nearly five times as many pre-registered individuals than the year before.
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PLYMOUTH, MA – (March 8, 2006) For the first time ever, SmartPak Equine will be sponsoring the United States Eventing Association's coveted Horse of the Year Award for 2006. Honoring the horse
that has accumulated the most points over a competition year, the USEA Horse of the Year award has been bestowed on some
of the sport's most legendary athletes including Winsome Adante, Windfall II and The Foreman. The winner will receive $1,000
plus a year's worth of supplements in SmartPaks!
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PLYMOUTH, MA – (Feb. 14, 2006) SmartPak Equine, the leader in daily dose packaging of equine medicines and
nutritional products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new
SmartCare™ veterinary partnership program. With SmartCare, veterinarians can provide their clients with the
benefits of the patented SmartPak supplement service, while streamlining the commercial sale of daily supplements and medications.
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Hosted by SmartPak Equine
PLYMOUTH, MA – (Feb. 10, 2006) Last April, over 200 attendees joined SmartPak Equine at the start box of the
Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event to absorb the wisdom of Olympians
Kim Severson and Amy Tryon. Encouraged
by the impressive crowd during last year’s event, SmartPak is pleased to announce its plans for a second annual Rolex Course
Walk with Severson and Tryon. The event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.
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PLYMOUTH, MA – (Jan. 31, 2006) In response to the wildly popular SmartPink?line, SmartPak Equine is proud to
announce the launch of its new SmartBlue?product line.
Proceeds from the net profit of every SmartBlue product sale will be donated to equine aid charities that promote the well
being of horses through rescue, rehabilitation, retirement and equine health research. The new SmartBlue products will be
available starting mid-March of 2006. “The popularity of the SmartPink line and the support that it engendered for breast
cancer awareness and research throughout the equestrian community was simply astounding,?reflected CEO and president of
SmartPak, Paal Gisholt. “We wanted to do more and felt that supporting the charities that help horses lead happy and healthy
lives was an equally rewarding choice for our new SmartBlue line.?SmartPak is hoping that the SmartBlue line will mimic
the success of their SmartPink line which has contributed over $20,000 to date to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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PLYMOUTH, MA – (Jan. 12, 2006) SmartPak Equine is pleased to announce that Lydia Gray DVM, MA, has joined the
company as medical director and staff veterinarian. In this newly created position, Dr. Gray will help to direct
SmartCare™, SmartPak's new veterinary partnership program, provide technical support, direct research and
development, and enhance existing nutrition educational programs for both staff and customers.
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