“When temps plunge into the negatives, wind chill cuts well below that, and we have more horses than stalls, you have to get creative… and a flexible and endless amount of energy, also known as: stubbornly doing the best I can.”
We’re still well in the grips of winter. So how do you survive? One SmartPaker shares her favorite winter products that help keep her and her horse warm and healthy through the colder months. (more…)
Dealing with water troughs and making sure your horse is hydrated is one of the many challenges of horse ownership in the winter months. Here are some tips and tricks on managing water in the cold. (more…)
The best way to keep a horse warm varies from horse to horse and situation to situation. But here are some helpful tips and general guidelines. (more…)
Round bales sometimes get a bad rap as a feeding option for horses, but with proper management they can be a great option — especially during the colder months.
Whether or not to blanket a horse can be a hot-button topic among equestrians. However, the answer isn’t as simple as whether or not its a good idea. There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to determining when or if you blanket your horse. Read on for more: (more…)
Hot chocolate, mittens and roaring fires keep us warm on cold winter nights. But what about horses? What can you do to help them through the bitter cold, driving wind and icy snow?
As pastures wane in the colder months, many horses begin facing a calorie deficit. Here are some ways to manage that deficit and keep your horses in top shape through the winter. (more…)
Winter is nearly here! Are you ready? Make sure by checking out these winter must-haves from SmartPak. Plus, you can pick them up for 20% off on Cyber Monday with code BF2023. (more…)
As the mercury plummets, some horses begin to struggle to stay warm. For each horse, it’s a bit different, but are some helpful tips on how to help your horse stay warm in the winter. (more…)
During the winter months, it can be hard to cool down a horse appropriately following a workout. Here are some tips on the best way to cool down your horse in the cold. (more…)
Riding and working in the barn in the cold can really take it out of you, so it’s important to know how to dress. Dressing correctly is the difference between frostbite and slightly chilly comfort. Here are some must-haves for riding and working around horses in the winter months. (more…)
We know what to do to keep ourselves warm and toasty throughout the winter months, but what about our horses? What can we do to help them? Take a look at these tips from Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Medical Director and Staff Veterinarian. (more…)
You can lead a horse to water, and there are things you can do to encourage them to drink. Check out these three easy tips to ensure your horse is getting enough water this winter. (more…)
