HORSE NATION

Why is Bernadette Kilcer’s vet driving a new sportscar? We kid, but she did write to us to share a lesson she recently learned the hard (read: expensive) way. continue reading »

Long periods of time spent standing in wet winter pastures can take its toll on your horse’s feet. KPP shares some tips for damage control. continue reading »

Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products share some supplement tips designed to keep your equine healthy on the road. continue reading »

Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products explain why a natural vitamin E supplement helps support fertility in your breeding stallion. continue reading »

SmartPak’s staff veterinarian Dr. Lydia Gray answers a question from the owner of a horse with Cushing’s, a disease caused by an overactive pituitary gland. continue reading »

What’s the most effective cool-out procedure? Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products break it down. continue reading »

Learn smart tips to reduce your horse’s risk from Dr. Lydia Gray, Medical Director, and Jessica Normand, Senior Director  of SmartSupplements, at one of two sessions on Thursday, Sept. 13. continue reading »

Dr. Lydia Gray answers a question about how to best maintain a proper fluid and electrolyte balance in your horse. continue reading »

What is cribbing, why do horses do it, and how can we keep this annoying, unhealthy and destructive habit at bay? Kentucky Performance Products has the answers. continue reading »

Mosquitoes are more than just annoying–they’re carriers of disease. Kentucky Performance Products tells us how to protect yourself and your horse. continue reading »

You want to take the best care of your horse, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to help. Our friends at SmartPak have compiled a list of 26 ways to take your horse’s health from “good” to “great.” continue reading »

Mark your calendars because you don’t want miss this month’s SmartPak webinar and guest host! Join SmartPak LIVE, Aug. 22, for a free webinar with Expert Farrier Danvers Child, CJF! continue reading »

Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products have the answer. Here it is, straight from the horse’s mouth! continue reading »

Is there such a thing as “too much of a good thing” when it comes to supplements? Kentucky Performance Products addresses the issue. continue reading »

What’s up in there? And why’s teeth-floating such a big deal? Dr. Jen Johnson brings us a primer on equine dentistry. continue reading »

Our friends at Kentucky Performance Products share some advice on selecting hay for sugar/starch sensitive horses.

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Today SmartPak vet Dr. Lydia Gray answers a question from the concerned owner of a 26-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse who suffers from chronic diarrhea. continue reading »

Kentucky Performance Products discusses the impact your horse’s diet can have on his digestive tract and suggests some guidelines for smart feeding. continue reading »

Dr. Lydia Gray of SmartPak advises a horse owner who has concerns about her horse’s recent weight loss following a cross-country move. continue reading »

Earlier this summer Dr. Jen Johnson penned a fantastic series about proper post-workout care for horses in hot weather. With a heat wave encompassing much of the nation, we think it’s appropriate to republish. continue reading »

When your horse has been diagnosed with a stomach ulcer, getting rid of it is half the battle. The other half is keeping it from coming back. SmartPak vet Lydia Gray explains how. continue reading »

The problem: Your horse sweats heavily or doesn’t Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back drink well.
The solution: Electrolytes, like these products available through SmartPak. continue reading »

Own an older horse? Have questions about its health and care? SmartPak has answers. continue reading »

Applying hot and/or cold treatments to our horses is an everyday occurrence, but do you know why it works? Amanda Moretz, a vet tech and equine massage therapist, explains. continue reading »