Rated 4 out of
5
by
Maudiehorse from
Seems to be helping
Purchased a month ago for two of my horses. The mare in particular has a bad stifle. With the PA humidity, I've noticed her movements are off.
Hoping this helps ease some of their pain. In watching both the mare and gelding, they seem to be more relaxed and happy.
Date published: 2019-10-02
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Spring09 from
Horse wont eat it.
My horse doesnt eat it, I've tried it for over a month and I'm sure shes gotten some but I havent noticed a difference. I'm really disappointed as my mare has severe upper and lower ringbone and smartpak is so easy and convenient.
Date published: 2019-09-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Melissa W from
Love the bucket shape and size
I started using this product about 3 months ago on 2 of my Adult horses (Arabian And a Tennessee Walking horse) after about a month I notice my TWH (20 yr) is much less stiff when he gets up in the mornings after his 5am “nap”. My Arabian (13 yr) is also a bit more loose at the free walk.
I was giving only one of my “pet” horse a different supplement because I couldn’t afford it for both now my Arabian can have a support supplement as well! Additionally I think it is MUCH more effective than the other supplement I was previously using from purchased another company.
Date published: 2019-06-17
Rated 1 out of
5
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Gracie19 from
Not palatable
I so wanted this to work for my 29 year old mare with age related stiffness and arthritis. Unfortunately she refuses to touch this stuff. It smells very strong, and I'm assuming it tastes bitter. In a last ditch effort I tried to get my 3 other horses to try it but they had the same reaction. My horses are not what I'd consider picky eaters so it was unexpected to see all of them object so strongly to these pellets. I have tried hiding it in their grain, feeding it alone, feeding it with just soaked beet pulp or alfalfa pellets, covered it in applesauce, molasses, and peppermint flavoring, and more. Nothing has worked to get them to eat it.
Date published: 2019-02-16
Rated 4 out of
5
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ArianaMarie from
Glad I gave it a shot
I bought this product for my 23 year old mare who has COPD and Osteoarthritis. Her Osteoarthritis was managed well in previous years through diet, turnout, and consistent light excercise. However, as she ages her COPD has become worse and I’m unable to keep her in regular riding. This product has been a godsend this winter to keep her moving comfortably in pasture. I’m happy to report the swelling and heat to her joints dissipated in the first 5 weeks and only rears it’s ugly head in the worst of it (like the polar vortex that swept the Midwest). Bonus, I could ditch her vitamin c and MSM products as they are already in the formula in my preferred amounts! I gave 4 out of 5 only because of the Yucca. The links to Insulin Resistency raises concern for me to some types of horses (like my gelding who would otherwise be on it).
Date published: 2019-02-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
cnb1 from
My Gelding Seems Happier and Less Sore
I have been using this supplement for my 15 year old QH/Paint/TB gelding in moderate work for about four months now, paired with a joint supplement. The biggest change I've noticed in him is that he's less cinchy and cranky in general. For example, muscle areas that used to be sore when grooming he now seems to enjoy having brushed. He has always chomped a bit when you tighten his cinch, no matter how gently/gradually, and now he totally ignores it. He also is less sensitive when being ridden bareback! Overall this seems to have taken some of the "edge" off. I'm usually a skeptic about supplements and the placebo effect, but I'll definitely be keeping him on this! I'd love for Smartpak to offer an "Ultra" version of this with more ingredients targeting joint support (this has some, but not a lot), so that I didn't have to order another joint supplement separately, but that's more of a wish and doesn't affect how much I'm enjoying this supplement :)
Date published: 2019-01-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lee00 from
Awesome product
My older mare has been lame for years in the hind end.. I did have her on devils claw pellets and switched her to these. She’s been on this supplement for almost a full 28 days on smartpak autoship and I’ve seen an amazing difference that I haven’t seen with any other supplement. She will definitely be staying on this for comfort always. I recommend trying, not much to lose! She eats them with her feed or without if I need her to, so very palatable.
Date published: 2019-01-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Regalla from
Surprise
I bought this supplement on a whim... we are fortunate to have pastures to retire our competition horses on. We have two who are in their mid 30’s. I read about Smart Comfort and decided to give it a try. My girls earned their retirement. I wasn’t expecting anything, however, the girls started romping in their pasture and seemed to be having fun. They are more calm and content, and have the comfort to move.
Date published: 2018-11-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
mad madeline from
This is our 2nd order of the SmartComfort Pellets! Our arthritic horse is doing wonderful on this product!
Date published: 2018-10-05
Rated 3 out of
5
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Wynnstarfarm from
Not as good as Smart TLC
I had been using smart TLC for quite a while. Had to switch to Smart Comfort. It works ok, but unfortunately not nearly as well as TLC did. Smartpak, won’t you bring back the good stuff???
Date published: 2018-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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rstex from
this stuff is the best!
I always try to give new things a fair time frame to either work or fail in. I expected to use this product for a t least a month before seeing or not seeing results. It took 24 hours. I am not kidding. I gave my elderly past foundered shetland pony this supplement at 7 pm in his dinner. at 7 pm the next night, he came running up to me, bucking and snorting, at a full trot. He hasn't moved quicker than a slow amble in years. I feel sooo terrible for not trying it sooner. He has been on it for over 2
months and is so comfortable and happy now, full of prancing and eager nickering.
Date published: 2018-08-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kittitasgal from
Recommended by vet
Recommended by get for horse with ring bone. Judy still out as to how much it is helping him.
Date published: 2018-06-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
CSchleich from
Love this!
Really needed something for my older Quarter Horse who is off the track and is now a barrel horse. He came to me in rough shape went through a different supplements but couldn’t find a real fit. I’ve had him on this for almost 28 days now and what a difference! He carries himself better and warms up easier. Definitely recommend this!
Date published: 2018-06-06
Rated 1 out of
5
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Trish from
Didn't help
I used to purchase TLC (tendon, ligament, cartilage) which worked great for my older horse. Unfortunately it was discontinued. I was told this was the same just renamed. Its not the same, nor are the ingredients compared to the TLC supplement that was available. I wasted my money. This did not help my horse. Had to purchase another supplement and hope it works but maybe that was the point of discontinuing the great product.
Date published: 2018-05-01
Rated 3 out of
5
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AngeliaB from
Not a hit
Unfortunately my gelding didn’t like the taste of this and dumped his bucket out and he would pick around it. I will have to keep looking and get with his vet on finding a joints supplement that he likes and works on the inflammation in his knees.
Date published: 2018-04-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Karenp from
Love this!
My old mare (28ish) was having problems with stiffness, lameness and getting up!! She no longer limps, no more stiffness and has no problem getting up!
Date published: 2018-04-12
Rated 4 out of
5
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Fancee Marie from
My picky horse seems to like these pellets.
I've used these pellets for some time... Haven't see much of a difference in my horse.. Will continue to use a few more months, then decide if I will keep her on them.
Date published: 2018-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Shondia Murrell from
Bought this fir my 30 year old Gelding that is stiff when he gets up. So far it seems to be helping him
Date published: 2018-03-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dawn N from
Great Features.
My picky eater loves this supplement and will it eat alone even. She’s been perkier since taking this supplement.
Date published: 2018-03-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Provenance Equine from
Liking this product!
Really glad I bought this product. Seems to be helping my old mare.
Date published: 2018-03-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TheOldhorselady from
Tasty effective good value
This winter my two elder horses who are in good health suddenly got sore hocks and ankles due to frozen footing. I had been hesitant to spend money on a joint supplement in the past. I chose Smart TLC based on price. I was pleasantly surprised when, in a week, my two guys were bouncing around the paddock playing. (Ok, so the paddock had thawed). My 27 yo Standardbred seems much more sociable. The two horses are showing less soreness, and no hot joints. I'm only sad I didn't try this long ago.
It smells wonderful and they love the taste.
Date published: 2018-02-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Amber from
The best supplement
This has been the only supplement that has kept my age if mare comfortable in the last year. I am incredibly happy to have found it. She used to be very stiff and uncomfortable, after putting her on this she is much more relaxed and is able to move in the field without looking stiff.
Date published: 2018-01-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Paige from
Love the Ingredients
I love the ingredients of this supplement. I switched my heart horse over to it from SmartTLC, which he was doing fine on. He is a 15 year old quarter horse who has been through the gamut, two years he was diagnosed with multiple soft tissue pathologies that put him in semi retirement - impar ligament detatchment, DDFT trauma, navicular changes, p3 edema. Although our hunter pacing and jumping days are over, he still gleefully bucks and gallops (much to my disapprovial) around the paddock with his friends. We still enjoy the occasional trail ride and do some light walk / trot in the ring. This is a wonderful supplement with great, natural ingredients that I believe will keep my horse comfortable for many more years. Thank you SmartPak!!
Date published: 2018-01-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
barrel racer from
Great prices and SO easy to feed in the pre pack
Love the ease of feeding in the pre pack. always know I am giving the correct amount. My horse seems to be getting better with the TLC as far as her walking and stiff joints.. due to age related issues
Date published: 2017-11-30
Rated 1 out of
5
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steph13 from
Would NOT eat it!
I had very high hopes for this product for my 20-year-old quarter horse gelding that has arthritic issues in his shoulders and front knees but unfortunately, he would not eat it. I tried adding applesauce, his grain, and alfalfa pellets, NO LUCK! Very disappointed but moving on to another product. He is normally somewhat picky but this is the first product I have ever had him completely refuse to touch.
Date published: 2017-10-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Paige from
Pleased so far
I moved my horse to this supplement and off one that my Vet perscribed. The one he was on was mega collagen - which doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. I liked the ingredience of this supplement much more - more natural and plant / herb based. It has been about a year since my horse suffered from major Impar ligament damage, DDFT trauma, and bursa inflammation. We are in a simple reverse shoe with a pour and on this supplement ONLY - no NSADS!!! Happily trail riding and on full turn out!
Date published: 2017-10-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Carly111 from
A Whole New Mare!
I started giving my mare this product about two months ago and all I can say is wow! My 10 year old mare has an old leg injury that caused her to be stiff and hitch her step at anything above a walk. After taking these pellets, everyone has commented on her renewed vigor on the trail. She gallops and lopes around with her ears perked forward. She is such a happier girl now!
Date published: 2017-10-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Doodle from
A more relaxed, fluid horse.
My trainer loves how my horse moves ....no more stiffness. She carries herself better at her 23 years. A happier horse to ride!
Date published: 2017-09-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Martha from
Note of caution: ENERGY LEVEL
I don't know if it's because he's feeling better or the fatty acids in this product are kicking the energy level up, but my 21 year old TB/TK gelding is high as a kite on this stuff. Not in a good way. I will need to try something else. I feel like it would work great on horses that are naturally lower energy, but my guy does not need encouragement in that department! He did eat it all right up, though, and he's a relatively picky eater
Date published: 2017-08-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JulieM from
Seems to help
I bought this for my aged Paint Gelding with arthritis. After two months of using Smart TLC, he seems to be a bit more comfortable. I would recommend anyone with an aged horse battling arthritis to give it a try.
Date published: 2017-08-09