SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Books To Read This Winter
As we experience our first cold snaps of the year, I consider how 2020 and now 2021 have been a little different than most years (to say…
Gear Review
An Ode to SmartTherapy
Alternatively Titled: People Ask ‘Isn’t It Too Much?’ But I’m Like, ‘It’ll Never Be Enough’ Some people collect saddle pads, bits, or halte…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Winterizing & Organizing Tips - Prepare the Barn for Winter
Get your barn organized for winter by running through your horse checklist with these helpful tips to make life easier through the cold season.
Fashion
Fall Layering Done Right
How to layer for fall horseback riding and days spent at the barn.
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
SmartPaker Erika’s Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spice Dog Treats
Summer is coming to an end and the smell of pumpkin spice is starting to fill the air. Fall is my favorite time of year when pumpkin spice…
News & Events
Riding is for Everybody and Every Body 2021
The SmartPak Team had the distinct joy of bringing in real riders (and SmartPak customers!) to our studio to rock some of our products (bot…
Tack, Apparel, and Supplies
How a Helmet Saved Silva Martin
When Team SmartPak Rider Silva Martin saddles up, it’s always with a helmet. Silva’s riding career has taken her from Germany all across…
ColiCare Success Stories
Meet Phyllis H. and Harry
ALL PHOTOS BY ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY Harry (AQHA registered name ‘Jeepie Dun It) is a reining and working cow horse with NRHA earnings,…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Trail Riding Tenacity - Tips on Confident Horse Trail Riding
Read how one SmartPaker conquered her fears of trail riding with her horse and tips to help you calm your nerves and become confident on the wooded trails.
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Handling Pre-Hunter Pace Jitters
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Nine: SmartPaker Alissa’s top tips and #1 product for successful Hunter Paces. Even though hunter paces are more…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Riding With Nerves (not around them)
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Eight: SmartPaker Sophie owns the nerves (and the show ring!) Do you get nervous when you show? I’ll start off…
SmartPaker Stories & Adventures
Wisdom from a Wimpy Eventer
Riding Should Be Fun! Part Seven: SmartPaker Jess’ healthy respect for the sport. As a middle-aged low-level mediocre “Eventer,” I feel a…