I never believed in heart horses until I met Haven. The moment I met her; it felt like our hearts connected, and I finally understood what a heart horse was. A gorgeous dark bay 16.3 OTTB with a white blaze down her face, but as big as she was, Haven was incredibly graceful (for the most part) and a gentle giant. She had the softest eyes and the kindest soul. She was so invested in doing well and always put her heart into our working days. As much as she loved to work, she loved our time in the barn with the radio on softly and me singing off-key while grooming her. In fact, I was happy that ..read more

Chestnuts are red, ribbons are blue, Happy Valentine’s Day from SmartPak to you! From all of us here at SmartPak, we’re wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope you’re able to treat yourself to a great day at the barn or in the saddle– and treat your horse to something sweet, too. Don’t forget to share a photo of you showing your horse some love and tagging @SmartPak or #SmartPak on your favorite social media! Lauren & Enzo Dimples® Horse Treats with Pill Pocket Shop: Dimples® Horse Treats with Pill Pocket Taylor & Roxy Senior Snax Shop: Senior Snax Jessica & Cozm ..read more

I’m one of those nutty boarders who actually LIKES cleaning manure. Not stalls so much, more paddocks and pasture, which probably suits management just fine since then they don’t have to worry about me taking out too much bedding or putting in too much replacement. That said, picking manure from the paddocks in the winter isn’t as much fun as in other seasons: It’s cold It’s dark It’s slick If there’s snow, it’s difficult to push the wheelbarrow You have to carry extra tools to dig out or unstick buried, frozen manure   Fortunately for me, my barn owner excels at problem-solving, so he ..read more

CLICK HERE TO APPLY! When most people say “work hard, play hard,” they don’t mean at the same time. But we’re not most people. We’re a little more awesome than that, and we’re willing to bet that you are, too.  About the job:   Our team is maniacally focused on powering healthy horses and happy riders. The Seasonal Customer Care Representative role is an exciting position within SmartPak’s call center as a remote employee. We are looking for some awesome horse people to join our team to help our customers by bringing in their own equine experience in our busy holi ..read more

Your horse’s stomach plays a critical role in digestion, but the impacts of gastric health don’t stop at feed utilization. An unhealthy stomach can cause wide-ranging impacts from weight loss to poor performance and irritability. This is because gastric issues, like ulcers, can be incredibly painful and persistently bothersome. Unfortunately, these types of problems are also very common. Your horse’s stomach was designed to continuously produce acid to aid in digestion. It’s this constant production of acid, combined with the infrequent meals many horse owners feed for convenience’s sake, tha ..read more

Does looking at the number of calming supplements make you want to spin and bolt? We’ll help you choose the ideal formula for your horse so you can both enjoy your rides. Understanding Calming SupplementsSeveral types of ingredients can be found in calming supplements. Some supplements include nutrients, some include herbs, and others include adaptogenic botanicals. Some combine ingredient types for a multi-pronged approach to calming. Supplements to support “moody mares” may have additional ingredients. Choosing Calming SupportThere are multiple approaches to calming supplements because ther ..read more

CLICK HERE TO APPLY! When most people say “work hard, play hard,” they don’t mean at the same time. But we’re not most people. SmartPak is a little more awesome than that, and we’re willing to bet that you are too.  What you’ll do (day-to-day): Actively sell product and services to customers at the Natick retail store Must be available nights and weekends Assist with merchandising and stocking product on sales floor Greet customers and answer phone Light cleaning and recovery of sales floor and back rooms Other duties as assigned A strong commitment to the highest level of customer servi ..read more

CLICK HERE TO APPLY! Essential Job Functions: Provide support to members of the Buying team Develop a working knowledge of the buying functions including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, and sales analysis Communicate across functions to provide information and problem solve Assist the Buyer in assortment and category planning Compile and review reports to help analyze category & product performance Participate in vendor meetings with merchandising team; communicate with vendors to get information and answers to questions Manage product set-up and maintenance in systems, inclu ..read more

SmartPak is proud to work with a number of riders and organizations who are doing great things in their communities, in the equine industry, and in the riding arena. In celebration of Black History Month, we’re sharing the important contributions of black equestrians with stories from riders like Chanel and Jaise, who inspire us to give nothing less than our best, and programs like CBC Equine and Ebony Horsewomen, that encourage us to do more for our fellow riders. We’re sharing their stories with you today and every day! Brittney Chambers, founder and owner of CBC Equine Therapeutic Horseba ..read more

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