Why I Ride: Jousting SmartPaker Nancy interviews Matt Mansour, aka Sir Maxmillian, the Jousting Earl of Braden, the head of The Jousters to learn why he chose to joust, and what goes into jousting.
SmartPaker (Jessica) Supplement Review: 4CTYE™ Epiitalis® Forte Horse Gel SmartPaker Jess reviews 4CYTE™ Epiitalis® Forte Horse Gel and how it works for her OTTB Max. She compares it to more traditional joint support options and shares her findings in her newest blog.
Creating a Simple but Effective Feed Chart SmartPaker Kit knows that staying organized in the barn can make all the difference, especially when it comes to feeding time. In this blog, he walks through how he keeps his feed room running smoothly with clear, easy-to-follow charts. From labeling bins and listing out supplement instructions to noting quirky horse habits (like Truffles’ picky drinking!), Kit shares how a little upfront effort brings big peace of mind whether you're feeding yourself or handing the reins to someone else.
SmartPak Recipe: Simple Apple Pony Treats Easy homemade horse treat recipe using simple, wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, and molasses—perfect for DIY-loving riders and happy horses.
Spring Grooming Supplies for My Horse Nemo With temperatures on the rise, SmartPaker Ellen takes the last few weeks of Spring to really focus in on her horse's grooming routine to get him prepped and ready for the first bath of the year and summer riding.
Mane Restoration: Truffles’ Bad Hair Day When SmartPaker Kit's Quarter Horse mare rubbed out a section of her mane, it turned into a multi-pronged problem. Kit tackled this in a three-step restoration plan with topical products, hair maintenance, and supplementation.
Seventeen Years of SmartPak, Uckele, and Growth SmartPaker Katrina has been with SmartPak for seventeen years and has been a big Uckele fan the entire time! Find out what's next for SmartPak and Uckele right from her newest blog.
My Horse's Hydration Equation Have a horse with a drinking problem? You're not alone! SmartPaker Kit was in the same boat and tried a few options for his horse Truffles with mixed successes. Would you try any of these with your horse?
SmartPaker Katrina's Top Winter Must Haves Check out SmartPaker Katrina's favorite winter products in her newest blog.
Taste Testing Low Sugar Horse Treats with Dr. Liz Dr. Liz Schatz, DVM and Head of Veterinary Affairs at SmartPak put a few low-sugar horse treats to the test with her herd at home. Which ones came out as the favorites? Which ones would your horse like?
My Horses Wear Horseware SmartPaker Ian has tried and tested more than a few blankets for his horses, but the easy choice he always comes back to is making sure his horses wear Horseware blankets.
Winter Grooming Tote Must-Haves SmartPaker Katrina shares the must-have items in her winter grooming tote for her Quarter horse, Finn.
The Best Weekend All Year: SmartPak at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event SmartPak shares highlights from the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The recap includes top finishes by sponsored riders Boyd Martin, Jennie Brannigan, and Allison Springer, insights from SmartPak's staff veterinarian Dr. Liz Schatz, and takeaways from the company’s renewed focus on equine health and wellness. Learn how SmartPak engaged with horse owners, barn professionals, and the broader equestrian community during this premier 5-star eventing competition.
We Asked, You Answered: Grooming Tools SmartPak asked 'what's the best way to bring a horse back into riding after winter'. Here's what our community had to say!
We Asked, You Answered: Spring Conditioning SmartPak asked 'what's the best way to bring a horse back into riding after winter'. Here's what our community had to say!
We Asked, You Answered: Winter Must-Haves SmartPak asked "what your must-haves are at the barn in the winter?", here's what you had to say!
Pony-Approved Charcuterie One of my favorite trends is fancy charcuterie boards. However, sunny days and summertime finds me spending lots of hours at the barn over…
5 Tips for a horse’s first trail ride – Delilah’s big day out At my barn, where we teach lessons through the year as well as summer camp, it’s imperative that our horses be as “worldly” as possible.…